10 tallest women who became famous all over the world

It is generally accepted that, on average, girls grow up to 16-17 years old. It is impossible to artificially slow down this process, therefore, caring mothers from childhood try to explain to their daughters that high growth is not a reason for complexes. Moreover, he gave some of the world’s fame.

We present to you 10 women who have become the tallest women in the world.

1. Erica Irwin: 204 centimeters

41-year-old Erica Irwin is considered one of the tallest models in the world, and this achievement is included in the Guinness Book of Records. The career of a fashion model for Erica began only 10 years ago and developed rapidly. Irwin posed for magazine covers, collaborated with the most popular publications. Also, Erica is often invited to shoot a movie. She has over 10 films in her acting portfolio, as well as a role in the American Horror Story series. Erica’s case is really special. In an interview, she admitted that she had undergone gender reassignment surgery: until 2004, Irwin was a man named William.

2. Elisani da Cruz Silva: 206 centimeters

Elisani is called the tallest girl in Brazil. As a child, Silva greatly outstripped her peers in height: at the age of 14, he already exceeded 2 meters. Now the Brazilian beauty is 21 years old, and she sees her future exclusively in the modeling business. By the way, the height of Elisani’s beloved is 163 centimeters, but this does not bother the couple at all.

3. Carolina Welz: 206 centimeters

German model Carolina Welz has unique body proportions: her height is 206 centimeters, of which 130 are the length of her legs. Carolina weighs 117 kilograms. Welz admits that it is rather difficult for her to choose clothes, so a significant part of her wardrobe is tailor-made.

4. Mali Duangdi: 212 centimeters

Mali Duangdi from Thailand is the tallest girl with a difficult history. Mali’s rapid growth was caused by serious health problems: at the age of 9, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, due to which her hormonal disruptions occurred. However, Duangdi fully accepts herself, and in this she is helped by a loving family with whom she spends all her time.

5. Gitika Srivastava: 211 centimeters

In the Srivastava family, high growth was inherited – her father Pradeep was 12 centimeters taller than her daughter. In the model, Gitika did not go: she preferred a basketball court to the catwalks. Perhaps her love for this sport was also passed on to her from her dad. The woman’s sports career took off and she managed to become a member of the Indian National Women’s Basketball Team.

6.Ulyana Semenova: 213 centimeters

Basketball fans have probably heard about Ulyana Semyonova, a true legend of Soviet sports. By the age of 13, the girl’s height exceeded 190 centimeters, and since then her life has been inextricably linked with this game. Two-time Olympic champion, three-time world champion and ten-time European champion – this is not a complete list of the athlete’s achievements. Ulyana always believed that in basketball, the main thing is not physical parameters, but cunning. She devoted herself to sports, forgetting about her personal life.

7. Zeinab Bibi: 218 centimeters

Zeinab was considered the tallest woman in two countries at once – Pakistan and Great Britain. Bibi’s parents had a fifth daughter, and she grew up in a large family. In adolescence, the girl had a difficult time: by the age of 15, her height had reached more than 2 meters, and her peers refused to accept Zeynab. Later, the Bibi family decided to move to the UK, where the woman lived most of her life. Zeynab passed away two years ago at the age of 44.

8. Malgorzata Dydek: 218 centimeters

Małgorzata proudly bore the title of the highest player in the history of the Women’s National Basketball Association. She has been playing basketball since she was 12. During her career, the Polish athlete managed to play for the teams of Poland, France, Spain and the United States, and also won several awards. Professional sports did not prevent Dydek from building a personal life: she got married and raised two sons. The basketball player died in 2011.

9. Sandy Allen: 231 centimeters

Sandy was officially recognized as the tallest woman in the world. The reason for the woman’s rapid growth was a pituitary tumor, which doctors diagnosed her at 22. Sandy was included in the Guinness Book of Records, and after that Allen had a rare chance to act in films with Federico Fellini. The director invited her to play a small role in the film “Casanova”, which later won him an Oscar. Despite all the achievements, due to her high growth, Allen could not find her other half and felt lonely all her life.

10. Yao Defen: 236 centimeters

Yao Deffen is also one of the three tallest women who have ever lived on our planet. She changed the 2-meter mark at the age of 15, while no one was tall in the Deffen family. In adolescence, Defen was diagnosed with an oncological tumor, which provoked incessant growth. Yao’s disease was highlighted by British television people who shot a documentary about the hard life of a girl. In 2010, she was entered into the Guinness Book of Records, then Yao’s height reached 233 centimeters.