Who says petite women can’t take on Hollywood? Well, American actress Meredith Eaton proves that claim wrong. She is one of those ladies who have undoubtedly shown that size is no limit to making a name for themselves in Hollywood. This petite beauty is best known for playing the character Bethany Horowitz on the hit ABC series, Boston Legal which she started in 2006.
She first came to public attention for her role as attorney Emily Resnick on the CBS television series, Family Law. The series established her as the first female dwarf to portray the role of a recurring character on an American primetime series. Meredith also starred as Matilda Webber on the CBS series, MacGyver. TV shows like Dharma & Greg, Turks and Caicos, NCIS, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, House, NYPD Blue, have also witnessed his passion for acting. She featured herself in the History Channel documentary about Ovitz Family and the independent documentary on dwarfism, No Bigger Than A Minute .. There is more. Check below!
Who is Meredith Eaton?
According to full names, Meredith Hope Eaton,This talented actress was born in 1974 on August 26th. His hometown is Long Island, New York. Highly skilled, Meredith studied higher education at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. She was actively involved in the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. In 1996, she graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in theatre. In June 2007, the University of Hempstead unveiled Meredith as its Alumnus of the Month. As if that wasn’t enough, she went on to study at the Derner Institute in Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University and earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an impressive 4.0 GPA.
After overcoming the challenges of dwarfism, Meredith Eaton began acting in 1999, auditioning for the role of a short character in the cult classic comedy film, Unconditional Love. She ended up playing the character of Maudey Beasley in the film with the film’s release date pushed back to 2002.
Playing the role of Emily Resnick in Family Law opened great doors for her and in 2006 she achieved massive recognition for her role as Bethany Horowitz in Boston Legal. Meredith was nominated for the MAC Award for Best Actress in a Theater (Family Law). From Pop Matters, she won Best New Cast for a family law television series. She also won Entertainment Weekly’s Must Watch pick.
Besides her love of theatre, Meredith shares a passion for animal welfare. She is actively involved in many animal rights organizations and campaigns. She resides in Los Angeles, California and has amassed a net worth of $1.2 million through her hard work.
Her family – her daughter, her husband and her parents
Meredith Eaton married a small person actor, Michael Gilden in 2001. However, the union came to an unhappy end when Gilden died in suicide on December 5, 2006. Sadly, the reason why Gilden lost his life remains unknown. The pretty actress has found love again in the arms of a professional photographer, Brian Gordon, quite tall and handsome. The couple made things official when they tied the knot on October 12, 2008. Their incredible union resulted in a beautiful daughter several inches taller than Meredith. His name has not been revealed. As of this writing, they are still married.
Meredith’s mother is a clinical psychiatrist while her father was an administrative law judge. Photos identifying them have not been made public.
Meredith body measurements
Meredith Eaton whose nickname is Merrie is always quick to arouse interest with her short stature. If you are one of those people who are curious about their measurements, you have come to the right place. Its small frame measures 130 cm or 1.3 m. Her petite figure weighs around 66 pounds or 30 kg. Her hair is brown and her eyes with which she stole the heart are brown in color. Her bra size is 34 while her cup size is A. Her hips are as wide as 33 inches or 84 cm. Her waist circumference is 25 inches or 65 cm.