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* The BPM * Oldies But Goodies * Center Stage * (Sub)Culture * Diss Track CELEBRITY COUPLES WITH EXTREME HEIGHT DIFFERENCES By Simon Saunders - 8/21/23 This article appeared in Drivepedia and has been published here with permission. Height Differences Celebrity couples with extreme height differences have proven to be a fantastic opportunity for paparazzi on and off the red carpet. Not only is it surprising when we see such extreme height differences, but it’s also surprising that certain celebrities are even dating in the first place! Join us as we run through the very best in Hollywood and beyond. MARY-KATE OLSEN (5’2″) & OLIVIER SARKOZY (6’3″) – 13 INCHES For the last few years now, the Olsen twins have switched focus from their acting careers to the world of fashion. At the same time that they made the career change, Mary-Kate Olsen first met banker Olivier Sarkozy, who is the brother of the former president of France. Mary-Kate Olsen (5’2″) & Olivier Sarkozy (6’3″) – 13 inches Since then, Mary-Kate and Olivier have tied the knot and are regularly seen together in public. At 6’3″, Sarkozy stands over a foot taller than his much shorter wife. MILEY CYRUS (5’5″) & LIAM HEMSWORTH (6’3″) – 10 INCHES Not only are Aussie brothers Chris and Liam Hemsworth both Hollywood superstars, but they are both in high-profile relationships! Liam Hemsworth, who starred as heartthrob Gale in The Hunger Games trilogy, is currently with Disney sensation turned pop star Miley Cyrus. ADVERTISEMENT Miley Cyrus (5’5″) & Liam Hemsworth (6’3″) – 10 inches While she is 5’5″, Hemsworth towers over her at 6’3″! The on-again, off-again couple, who met on the set of The Last Song, announced their engagement in 2012, but later broke it off. After getting engaged a second time in 2016, all seemed well, until rumors recently started swirling about another break-up. CAMERON DIAZ (5’9″) & BENJI MADDEN (5’5″) – 4 INCHES Not only is it surprising that Cameron Diaz is taller than Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, but it’s shocking that the two are together at all! Arguably one of the oddest couples on this list, Diaz stands at 5’9″, which means she is a staggering four inches taller than her rockstar husband. ADVERTISEMENT Cameron Diaz (5’9″) & Benji Madden (5’5″) – 4 inches The actress began dating Madden back in 2014 and it only took seven months before the couple got married! Diaz has taken a step back from acting to focus on her life with Benji. SETH GREEN (5’4″) & CLARE GRANT (5’7″) – 3 INCHES Look, Clare Grant isn’t particularly tall, by any means. However, her celebrity partner Seth Green is very short. Coming in a 5’4″, the voice behind Chris Griffin is often looking up to lock eyes with his wife. ADVERTISEMENT Seth Green (5’4″) & Clare Grant (5’7″) – 3 inches Despite the huge height difference, it is obvious that Green and Grant are thoroughly in love. The couple met in 2006, and since then, Grant has had a number of voice roles on Green’s critically acclaimed animated comedy Robot Chicken. HAFTHOR JULIUS BJORNSSON (6’8″) & KELSEY HENSON (5’2″) – 18 INCHES When you are officially the world’s strongest man, there is a good chance that you’re going to be quite tall. Hailing from Iceland, it is clear that Hafthor Julius Bjornsson is a descendant of the fierce Vikings and is proud to represent his country at an international level. ADVERTISEMENT Hafthor Julius Bjornsson (6’8″) & Kelsey Henson (5’2″) – 18 inches He undoubtedly towers over his wife Kelsey Henson, who he tied the knot with in 2018. Fans will be excited to see what happens to his character Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the final season of Game Of Thrones. CHRIS BOSH (6’11”) & ADRIENNE WILLIAMS (4’11”) – 24 INCHES There are plenty of players in the NBA who are taller than Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh. However, he still looks like a giant compared to his wife, Adrienne Williams. ADVERTISEMENT Chris Bosh (6’11”) & Adrienne Williams (4’11”) – 24 inches With Bosh at 6ft 11 inches and Williams exactly two feet shorter than him, it is a truly stunning thing to see whenever the couple are spotted on the red carpet together. It will be interesting to see how tall the couple’s four kids ended up being. REESE WITHERSPOON (5’1″) & JIM TOTH (6’1″) – 12 INCHES Legally Blonde legend Reese Witherspoon has a long history of dating celebrities who are much taller than she is. Not only was her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe over 6’0″, but so was one of her more recent exes, Jake Gyllenhaal. ADVERTISEMENT Reese Witherspoon (5’1″) & Jim Toth (6’1″) – 12 inches Witherspoon’s love for all things tall hasn’t stopped, and her current husband, Phil Toth, can certainly vouch for that. As tall as the former flames in her life were, Toth is a towering 12 inches taller than the talented actress. DANIEL RADCLIFFE (5’4″) & ERIN DARKE (5’6″) – 2 INCHES While everyone was rooting for Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to have an off-screen romance after their work on the Harry Potter franchise, the former ended up dating a lesser known name – Erin Darke, who happens to be two inches taller than him. ADVERTISEMENT Daniel Radcliffe (5’4″) & Erin Darke (5’6″) – 2 inches They actually started dating after first working together on the set of the movie Kill Your Darlings. Despite this, Darke did express her concerns over Radcliffe’s severe weight loss for a role in the movie Jungle. MILA KUNIS (5’4″) & ASHTON KUTCHER (6’2″) – 10 INCHES Although many have put up posters on their walls of both stars, every one of those fans has rooted for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher ever since they starred together on That ’70s Show and eventually became an item. ADVERTISEMENT Mila Kunis (5’4″) & Ashton Kutcher (6’2″) – 10 inches Since then, Kunis and Kutcher have had two kids (Wyatt and Dmitri) and tied the knot in 2015. Kutcher’s previous wife, Demi Moore, was only a couple of inches taller than Mila Kunis, but we all know how that went. NICOLE KIDMAN (5’11”) & KEITH URBAN (5’10”) – 1 INCH Nicole Kidman isn’t the tallest lady of all time, but she has a reputation for dating some of the shorter guys in the industry – most notably, Tom Cruise. However, that Hollywood romance has been history for years now. ADVERTISEMENT Nicole Kidman (5’11”) & Keith Urban (5’10”) – 1 inch Despite this, Kidman has jumped ship to another relatively short celebrity; Aussie country singer Keith Urban. She’s not much taller than her husband, but Kidman does tower over Urban when she goes to awards events with him and wears a pair of heels. PRINCE WILLIAM (6’3″) & KATE MIDDLETON (5’7″) – 8 INCHES It certainly isn’t the biggest height difference on this list. However, there is no denying that Kate Middleton is a bit taller than the average woman, coming in at a respectable 5ft and 7 inches. ADVERTISEMENT Prince William (6’3″) & Kate Middleton (5’7″) – 8 inches Of course, Will and Kate will be thrilled to not be the center of attention ever since Prince Harry tied the knot with Meagan Markle this year. It seems though that as time goes on, things are only going to become more eventful for the second in line to the throne. CHANNING TATUM (6FT) & JENNA DEWAN (5’2″) – 10 INCHES One of the most beloved couples to have evolved from an on-screen relationship was Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who starred together in the popular dance movie Step Up. ADVERTISEMENT Channing Tatum (6ft) & Jenna Dewan (5’2″) – 10 inches As soon as the crew wrapped up filming, Tatum and Dewan began dating and eventually tied the knot three years later. They even had a daughter. However, like so many other Hollywood couples, Tatum and Dewan were simply not meant to be and separated in 2018. CHRISTINA RICCI (5’1″) & JAMES HEERDEGEN (6’+) – 11+ INCHES Another actress who inevitably tends to end up with guys much taller than her is Christina Ricci. At one point, the Addams Family star was engaged to the colossal Owen Benjamin, who was 6’6″ in comparison to her much shorter 5’1″ stature. ADVERTISEMENT Christina Ricci (5’1″) & James Heerdegen (6ft+) – 11+ inches However, things didn’t work out between the two and since then, Ricci has moved onto actor James Heerdegen. While it’s unclear whether Heerdegen is as tall as Benjamin, he is definitely at least 6ft tall. SOPHIE TURNER (5’7″) & JOE JONAS (5’6″) – 1 INCH When you are in your early 20s and are a part of two of the biggest TV/film franchises, you must be doing something right – and that’s just Sophie Turner’s professional life! ADVERTISEMENT Sophie Turner (5’7″) & Joe Jonas (5’6″) – 1 inch The young actress, who is ready to own 2019 with her roles in Game of Thrones and the upcoming X-Men movie Dark Phoenix, has been engaged to pop star Joe Jonas since 2016. There might only be one inch between them in height, but when Sophie’s wearing heels, she towers over her fiance. JAY CUTLER (6’3″) & KRISTIN CAVALLARI (5’3″) – 12 INCHES They might be famous for very different reasons, but Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari are a powerful celebrity couple. ADVERTISEMENT Jay Cutler (6’3″) & Kristin Cavallari (5’3″) – 12 inches Cutler, whose football career was prematurely ended after a bad injury and lack of playing time, is a staggering 12 inches taller than his wife. Cavallari, on the other hand, is still doing her thing in the world of TV, and is currently starring in her very own reality show Very Cavallari. The show documents the couple’s life together. IAN SOMERHALDER (5’8″) & NIKKI REED (5’4″) – 4 INCHES This is one couple who you seriously don’t want to mess with, especially since they both starred as vampires in separate shows/movies. ADVERTISEMENT Ian Somerhalder (5’8″) & Nikki Reed (5’4″) – 4 inches Ian Somerhalder starred as Damon Salvatore in the popular series The Vampire Diaries, while Nikki Reed played vampiress Rosalie Hale in the Twilight saga. Since 2014, the couple has been inseparable, tying the knot a year later and having a daughter in 2017. Somerhalder is scheduled to star in the upcoming Netflix series V-Wars. CHRIS HEMSWORTH (6’3″) & ELSA PATAKY (5’3″) – 12 INCHES When casting Chris Hemsworth as Thor, the God of Thunder, Marvel Cinematic Studios needed to make sure that they had someone who was fairly tall for the role. At 6’3″, the man from down under certainly fit the bill. ADVERTISEMENT 1Chris Hemsworth (6’3″) & Elsa Pataky (5’3″) – 12 inches As for Hemsworth’s personal life, he doesn’t let the huge height difference between him and his wife Elsa Pataky get in the middle of their relationship. Spanish actress Pataky has also had her fair share of Hollywood success, starring in the Fast and Furious franchise. PETER DINKLAGE (4’4″) & ERICA SCHMIDT (5’5″) – 13 INCHES Peter Dinklage has proven time and time again on HBO’s Game of Thrones that size really doesn’t matter. Despite being the shortest person in the whole of Westeros, he is also one of the most feared. ADVERTISEMENT Peter Dinklage (4’4″) & Erica Schmidt (5’5″) – 13 inches Although his fame has skyrocketed in the last few years, Dinklage has aimed to keep his personal life as private as possible. He has been married to Erica Schmidt for over a decade now and the couple has since had two kids. JESSICA SIMPSON (5’3″) & ERIC JOHNSON (6’3″) – 12 INCHES When pop star Jessica Simpson was previously married to actor Nick Lachey, there were only 4 inches separating the married couple. However, Simpson has since moved on from Lachey and tied the knot with football player Eric Johnson back in 2014. ADVERTISEMENT Jessica Simpson (5’3″) & Eric Johnson (6’3″) – 12 inches In terms of height, Johnson was certainly an upgrade for the singer, with a much greater 12-inch height difference between the two. Let’s face it; when you are married to an NFL player, you should go big or go home. LEBRON JAMES (6’6″) & SAVANNAH BRINSON (5’7″) – 11 INCHES When you date a basketball player, the height difference can look even bigger than it actually is. However, this doesn’t apply to Savannah Brinson. At 5 ft and 7 inches tall, she is definitely not short by any means. ADVERTISEMENT Lebron James (6’6″) & Savannah Brinson (5’7″) – 11 inches The couple has been together since their time in high school together, and in 2013, James and Brinson officially tied the knot. Seeing that James is one of the highest paid NBA players right now, Brinson is probably not going to go splitsville anytime soon. SHAKIRA (5’2″) & GERARD PIQUE (6’4″) – 14 INCHES It has been nearly a decade since Shakira and Gerard Pique started dating. However, this takes nothing away from the ever-shocking height difference between this power-couple. The Spanish soccer player is a staggering 14 inches taller than his pop star wife. ADVERTISEMENT Shakira (5’2″) & Gerard Pique (6’4″) – 14 inches The couple fell in love after Shakira sang the anthem at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the tournament that Pique won with the Spanish national team. Since then, the couple has had two kids – Milan and Sasha. WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO (6’6″) & HAYDEN PANETTIERE (5FT) – 18 INCHES You know what they say: size does not matter. However, there is something visually fascinating about seeing a celebrity that is much taller (or shorter) than their significant other. In the world of boxing, height isn’t so important. However, 6’6″ Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko would beg to differ. ADVERTISEMENT Wladimir Klitschko (6’6″) & Hayden Panettiere (5ft) – 18 inches He’s a staggering 18 inches taller than his 5ft tall fiance, actress Hayden Panettiere. The couple’s height difference is triple the 6-inch average difference between men and women! MEGAN FOX (5’4″) & BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN (6FT) – 8 INCHES With an eight-inch height difference, Brian Austin Green is officially a head taller than his superstar wife Megan Fox. ADVERTISEMENT Megan Fox (5’4″) & Brian Austin Green (6ft) – 8 inches Despite blowing up with roles in movies such as Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fox and Green have stayed true to each other ever since first working together on the show Hope & Faith. Not only do Fox and Green have a considerable height difference, but there is also 12 years in age separating the two. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL (7’1″) & LATICIA ROLLE (5’6″) – 19 INCHES It is truly hard to keep up with Shaquille ONeals’ love life. The last serious relationship that the NBA legend seemed to be in was with Alicia Rolle. The couple had been dating for many years and were even engaged at one point. ADVERTISEMENT Shaquille O’Neal (7’1″) & Laticia Rolle (5’6″) – 19 inches However, the couple decided to go their separate ways and since then, Shaq has been seen with numerous other women. These include actress Annie Ilonzeh, and most recently, a woman by the name of Dani Nicole, a model from Houston, Texas. KRISTEN STEWART (5’5″) & ROBERT PATTINSON (6’1″) – 8 INCHES There was a time when Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were the couple that absolutely everyone was rooting for. Having originally starred alongside each other in the hit vampire movie series Twilight, it didn’t take long for the two to begin a real-life romance. ADVERTISEMENT Kristen Stewart (5’5″) & Robert Pattinson (6’1″) – 8 inches However, everything came crumbling down when, in 2012, Stewart was caught on camera being intimate with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. After breaking up and reconciling, Stewart and Pattinson officially parted ways in May 2013. SALMA HAYEK (5’2″) & EDWARD NORTON (6’0″) – 10 INCHES While Salma Hayek is currently married to French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, there was a time when she was romantically linked to a fellow Hollywood star. Between 1999 and 2003, Hayek was dating Fight Club and American History X star Edward Norton. ADVERTISEMENT Salma Hayek (5’2″) & Edward Norton (6’0″) – 10 inches With a 10-inch difference between the two, Norton sure did tower over Hayek while they were together. Funnily enough, it was their chiropractor that set them up, to begin with! However, it simply wasn’t meant to last. ROD STEWART (5’10”) & PENNY LANCASTER (6’1″) – 3 INCHES Not only has Rod Stewart established himself as one of the biggest stars in pop music, but he has also had an extremely eventful personal life. With multiple relationships to his name, as well as two failed marriages, it seemed like he would never get it right in the love department. ADVERTISEMENT Rod Stewart (5’10”) & Penny Lancaster (6’1″”) – 3 inches However, it seemed like the third time was a charm when Stewart got married to Penny Lancaster. They began dating in 1999 and tied the knot in 2007 in Portofino, Italy. TINA FEY (5’5″) & JEFF RICHMOND (5’5″) – 0 INCHES There is no denying that Tina Fey has been one of the most important female figures in the world of comedy over the last few decades. The genius behind Mean Girls, amongst other comedies, has been head over heels for pianist-turned-musical director Jeff Richmond since 1994. ADVERTISEMENT Tina Fey (5’5″) & Jeff Richmond (5’5″) – 0 inches Richmond ended up composing the score of Fey’s show 30 Rock and in 2001, the couple tied the knot. They have had two daughters together and in 2009, they bought a US$3.4 million NYC apartment. JENNA ELFMAN (5’10”) & BODHI ELFMAN (5’9″) – 1 INCH These days, Jenna Elfman is enjoying herself on The Walking Dead spinoff, Fear the Walking Dead. Through thick and thin though, the talented actress has managed to maintain a happy and healthy marriage with fellow actor Bodhi Elfman. ADVERTISEMENT Jenna Elfman (5’10”) & Bodhi Elfman (5’9″) – 1 inch The couple met during an audition for a Sprite commercial and tied the knot four years later. Together, they are devout Scientologists ever since Bodhi introduced Jenna to the religion. They have also had two kids together. ARI COOPER (6’0″) & DERYCK WHIBLEY (5’6″) – 6 INCHES If you grew up during the 2000s, you will be familiar with rock songs such as “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep.” These were some of Sum 41s classic songs and frontman Deryck Whibley had a huge part to play in the band’s success over the years. ADVERTISEMENT Ari Cooper (6’0″) & Deryck Whibley (5’6″) – 6 inches Interestingly enough, Whibley has had a number of high profile relationships with the likes of Paris Hilton and Avril Lavigne. However, the musician has finally settled with one woman, having married model Ari Cooper in 2015. RHEA DURHAM (5’9″) & MARK WAHLBERG (5’8″) – 1 INCH At 5’8″, Marky Mark isn’t exactly the tallest guy in the world. Even still, he managed to fall in love with a woman who is still taller than him, despite not being that tall either. ADVERTISEMENT Rhea Durham (5’9″) & Mark Wahlberg (5’8″) – 1 inch Mark Wahlberg has been married to Rhea Durham since 2009 and together, they have had four children – two girls and two boys. The man from Boston rarely gets a chance to breathe due to his busy workload. Nevertheless, he still manages to maintain a happy and healthy marriage. RHEA PERLMAN (5’0″) & DANNY DEVITO (4’10”) – 2 INCHES Widely regarded as one of the shortest couples in entertainment history, Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman certainly made up for it with tons of heart and passion. The couple first met back in the 70s, when Perlman went to watch a friend perform in the play The Shrinking Bride. ADVERTISEMENT Rhea Perlman (5’0″) & Danny Devito (4’10”) – 2 inches DeVito was also performing that evening and just two weeks later, they moved in together! Since then, the couple has had an on-and-off relationship and despite no longer living together, they are not planning on getting divorced. KATIE HOLMES (5’9″) & TOM CRUISE (5’7″) – 2 INCHES Even though two inches don’t seem like a big deal, looking at their photos it looks much more. The couple started dating in 2005, and got engaged after only seven weeks! ADVERTISEMENT Katie Holmes (5’9″) & Tom Cruise (5’7″) – 2 inches Needless to say, Mr Cruise popped the question at the top of the Eiffel Tower with a whopping tear-drop ring. Unfortunately, the marriage only lasted for a little over five years and the not-so-happy couple now share a daughter names Suri (13). WILL SMITH (6’3″) & JADA PINKETT SMITH (5’1″) – 14 INCHES One thing is for sure: the huge 14-inch height difference between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith hasn’t had too much of an impact on the couple’s 20+ year marriage. ADVERTISEMENT Will Smith (6’3″) & Jada Pinkett Smith (5’1″) – 14 inches Their kids Jayden and Willow have already exceeded their mother’s height and are hot on the tail of their Fresh Prince father. In a climate where Hollywood couples rarely stand the test of time, it’s amazing how much the Smiths have achieved together and continue to achieve. KHLOE KARDASHIAN (5’8″) & TRISTAN THOMPSON (6’8″) – 12 INCHES It seems like Kim Kardashian’s sister Khloe followed in her footsteps when she also married a basketball player – Lamar Odom. However, the marriage descended into a heavily publicized divorce. Despite this, Khloe decided to keep her love life in the world of basketball and started dating fellow NBA player Tristan Thompson. ADVERTISEMENT Khloe Kardashian (5’8″) & Tristan Thompson (6’8″) – 12 inches Amazingly, just two days before Khloe gave birth to their daughter, rumors circulated online that Tristan had been unfaithful to her. Nevertheless, the couple is still together. FERGIE (5’3″) & JOSH DUHAMEL (6’2″) – 11 INCHES It seems like Fergie’s rise to fame with the Black Eyed Peas directly correlated with her blossoming romance with actor Josh Duhamel. The singer met Duhamel when the rap group made a guest appearance at his show in Las Vegas. ADVERTISEMENT Fergie (5’3″) & Josh Duhamel (6’2″) – 11 inches Since then, the couple got married in 2009 and also had a son – Axl Jack. However, not every relationship is meant to last, and for Fergie and Duhamel, their time together finally came to an end in 2017. FREDDIE PRINZE JR. (6’1″) & SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR (5’3″) – 10 INCHES Originally two of the most popular faces of the ’90s, Freddie Prinz Jr. and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar are now living proof that Hollywood couples can maintain a fairly normal life. ADVERTISEMENT Freddie Prinze Jr. (6’1″) & Sarah Michelle Gellar (5’3″) – 10 inches This is mainly due to the fact that both figures have, in recent times, withdrawn from the public eye in order to focus on family life. Although Prinze Jr. has had some minor success in animation recently, the couple is, on the whole, keeping things pretty lowkey. JAMIE CULLUM (5’4″) & SOPHIE DAHL (6FT) – 8 INCHES It might not sound like much of height difference, but make no mistake about it, Sophie Dahl towers over her celebrity lover Jamie Cullum. ADVERTISEMENT Jamie Cullum (5’4″) & Sophie Dahl (6ft) – 8 inches Especially when she is in heels, these two have one of the biggest height differences in the celebrity world, at least when it comes to the woman being taller than the man. Jamie Cullum doesn’t seem to care though. The jazz musician is very much in love with Dahl and the couple has even had two kids together. VANESSA HUDGENS (5’1″) & AUSTIN BUTLER (6’0″) – 11 INCHES Another celebrity who seems to have had a relationship upgrade in the height department is Vanessa Hudgens. Of course, the young actress used to date her High School Musical co-star Zac Efron, who was a respectable six inches taller than her anyway. ADVERTISEMENT Vanessa Hudgens (5’1″) & Austin Butler (6’0″) – 11 inches However, her current boyfriend, Austin Butler, is nearly double that height difference, standing at an impressive 6ft! Hudgens has been dating the Switched at Birth actor since 2011. Butler recently starred in the 2018 comedy Dude. KEVIN HART (5’4″) & ENIKO PARRISH (5’6″) – 2 INCHES As one of the shortest actors in Hollywood today, at 5’3″, Kevin Hart was always going to struggle to find a woman shorter than him. However, he isn’t phased by the fact that Eniki Parrish is 2 inches taller. ADVERTISEMENT Kevin Hart (5’4″) & Eniko Parrish (5’6″) – 2 inches In fact, Hart told Oprah that he simply doesn’t “believe in doing things to manufacture my body to appeal to what I think people might like.” Despite some rocky moments between the two, Hart and Parrish are still going strong. KRISTEN BELL (5’1″) & DAX SHEPARD (6’2″) – 13 INCHES There is no doubt that Kristen Bell is one of the shortest actresses on this list. This would make you think that her husband, Dax Shepard, had an advantage in the height department from day one. At 6’2″, the fellow actor is an impressive 13 inches taller than Bell. ADVERTISEMENT Kristen Bell (5’1″) & Dax Shepard (6’2″) – 13 inches The Hollywood husband and wife haven’t just demonstrated their huge height difference on a number of red carpets, they have also starred together in films together such as Hit and Run and CHiPS. SACHA BARON COHEN (6’3″) & ISLA FISHER (5’2″) – 13 INCHES Although Sacha Baron Cohen is renowned for making people laugh with his many outlandish alter-egos such as Borat and Ali G, the comedian/actor takes his relationship with Isla Fisher very seriously. ADVERTISEMENT Sacha Baron Cohen (6’3″) & Isla Fisher (5’2″) – 13 inches The couple may have first met back in 2002. However, Fisher was determined to convert to Baron Cohen’s Jewish faith before finally tying the knot in 2010. Over a foot separates this adorable couple but there is no doubt that these two both look up to each other. KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN (5’0″) AND YOUNES BENDJIMA (6′ 2″) – 14 INCHES She may be the eldest sister in the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but Kourtney Kardashian is undoubtedly the shortest out of the bunch. While it has recently been reported that the 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star split from her boyfriend of two years, 24-year-old Younes Bendjima, the former couple did have a significant height difference. ADVERTISEMENT Kourtney Kardashian (5’0″) and Younes Bendjima (6′ 2″) – 14 inches While her boyfriend was not just considerably younger than the mother-of-three, he was also much taller, standing at 6’2″ alongside the petite reality star who is only 5’0″. LA LA ANTHONY (5’6″) AND CARMELO ANTHONY (6’8″) – 14 INCHES American personality, actress, and New York Times best-selling author La La Anthony became engaged to her basketball player beau, Carmelo Anthony, on Christmas Day in 2004. Meanwhile, the couple only made it official in 2010 when they were married by Michael Eric Dyson in front of 320 guests. ADVERTISEMENT La La Anthony (5’6″) and Carmelo Anthony (6’8″) – 14 inches The whole event was filmed for VH1’s reality series, La La’s Full Court Wedding and their life together has been documented on the series La La’s Full Court Life. However, Anthony filed for separation from her husband in 2017 and they are yet to divorce. NATALIE PORTMAN (5’3″) AND BENJAMIN MILLEPIED (5’10”) – 7 INCHES Black Swan star, Natalie Portman, has been married to her choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied since 2012. The couple met while filming the Black Swan in 2009 and announced their engagement in 2010. ADVERTISEMENT Natalie Portman (5’3″) and Benjamin Millepied (5’10”) – 7 inches The couple moved from Los Angeles to Paris when the Paris Opera Ballet announced that Millipied had accepted the position of director of dance in 2014, but they have since moved back. While Portman is recognized globally as an award-winning actress, she is also a Harvard graduate and once stated, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star.” ASHLEY TISDALE (5’3″) AND CHRISTOPHER FRENCH (6’4″) – 13 INCHES High School Musical star, Ashley Tisdale, married her boyfriend of two years, Christopher French, in 2014. While Ashley is best known for her role in the Disney original hit, she was named the creative director of Signorelli in 2015. ADVERTISEMENT Ashley Tisdale (5’3″) and Christopher French (6’4″) – 13 inches She also launched her Illuminate makeup brand in 2016, and in 2017, she confirmed she was working on her third studio album. No doubt her and her singer husband make sweet music with one another and perhaps a duet could feature on her album when it is finally released! LEVI MEADEN (5’11”) & ARIEL WINTER (5’1″) – 10 INCHES This is one celebrity couple that has star power in abundance. For the last decade, fans have fallen in love with Ariel Winter for her role as Alex Dunphy in the popular sitcom Modern Family. ADVERTISEMENT Levi Meaden (5’11”) & Ariel Winter (5’1″) – 10 inches And since 2016, the actress has been in a serious relationship with fellow actor Levi Meaden, who is a staggering 10 inches taller than her! The Canadian actor has recently appeared in blockbusters such as War for the Planet of the Apes and Pacific Rim: Uprising. JASON MOMOA (6’4″) & LISA BONET (5’2″) – 14 INCHES Not only do Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have a significant height difference, but their age gap is also worth noting. Momoa is 14 inches taller than Bonet and is also 12 years younger than her. ADVERTISEMENT Jason Momoa (6’4″) & Lisa Bonet (5’2″) – 14 inches The couple recently tied the knot, which makes Mamoa the stepfather of Zoe Kravitz, who has followed in the celebrity footsteps of her famous parents. Mamoa actually confessed that he developed a crush on Bonet when he was just eight years old. SHAUNIE NELSON (5’7″) AND SHAQUILLE O’NEAL (7’1″) – 16 INCHES Throughout his 19 years of playing for the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal played for a total of six teams and was one of the tallest and heaviest men to play at 7″1 and 330 pounds. O’Neal and Shaunie married in 2002 and welcomed four children together. ADVERTISEMENT Shaunie Nelson (5’7″) and Shaquille O’Neal (7’1″) – 16 inches In 2009, however, the couple announced their divorce with Shaunie citing irreconcilable differences. He was later in a two-year relationship with reality star Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander and is now engaged to Laticia Rolle, who he has been dating since 2014. KIM KARDASHIAN (5’3″) & KRIS HUMPHRIES (6’9″) – 18 INCHES As most of the world knows by now, Kim Kardashian is happily married to hip-hop artist Kanye West and has had three kids with him. However, casual fans might not know that she was previously married to a much taller person by the name of Kris Humphries. ADVERTISEMENT Kim Kardashian (5’3″) & Kris Humphries (6’9″) – 18 inches She tied the knot with the basketball player on August 20, 2011. However, 72 days later, the TV personality filed for divorce. Amazingly, there is also a 14-inch height difference between Yeezy and Humphries. THE GREATEST FEMALE SINGERS OF ALL TIME, RANKED By Susie Green – ADVERTISEMENT The Greatest Female Singers of All Time Music has given us many memorable voices including the number of incredibly talented women who have stepped up to the mic to bring us some remarkable songs. Their voices echo throughout arenas and our hearts, staying in our heads for hours, days, years, and sometimes even generations. Out of the thousands of female singers who have recorded songs, these are the top 40 talented women who stand out from the rest. DORIS DAY Beginning her career in 1939 as a big band singer, Doris Day found mainstream success in 1945. Her two big singles “Sentimental Journey” and “My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time” were recorded with Les Brown & His Band of Renown, and spoke to many Americans. Doris Day The blonde-haired beauty then left Brown to embark on a solo career, recording more than 650 songs from 1947 to 1967. It was also during this time that Day ended up becoming one of the biggest names in film and was even a top box office earner four times. JOAN BAEZ Born in 1941, Joan Chandos Baez grew up to become a singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. She was incredibly popular during the ’60s counterculture era. Although much of her music was associated with folk, it also encompassed rock, pop, country, and gospel. ADVERTISEMENT Joan Baez She also recorded the songs of many of the most popular bands of the day, and was even the first to record Bob Dylan. Internationally celebrated, Baez got her introduction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2017. DEBBIE HARRY Born in Miami, Florida, Debbie Harry worked many jobs as a secretary and dancer before finding mainstream success for decades. In 1974, Harry formed the band Blondie and two years later they released their first album. Blondie released many albums throughout the decades. ADVERTISEMENT Debbie Harry Most recently, the band’s 2017 album, Pollinator, actually topped number four in the United Kingdom, showing just how big of an impact Harry and Blondie have had. CYNDI LAUPER With a career spanning over 40 years, it’s safe to say that many have loved the music of Cyndi Lauper. Her first album, She’s So Unusual, was released in 1983 and became the first debut album by a female artist to hit the top five most popular songs on the Billboard Hot 100. ADVERTISEMENT Cyndi Lauper Two years later, Lauper got a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Since then, not only has she won many awards but she’s also sold over 50 million records around the world. SARAH VAUGHAN Sarah Vaughan has gone by many names throughout her career including “The Divine One” and “Sassy.” She got into music from a young age due to the fact that she was raised by two parents who were both very musically inclined. ADVERTISEMENT Sarah Vaughan Her father was a guitar player while her mother preferred singing in the choir. That talent was clearly inherited by their daughter, Sarah, who went on to record over 50 albums and won four Grammy Awards. By the end of her career, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. SIA FURLER Born in Australia, Sia Furler soon became better known as just Sia. While she’s an undoubtedly talented singer, she’s also a very gifted director, actor, and songwriter. After forming a band called Crisp with a few of her friends, Sia moved from Australia to London before heading to New York in order to try and make it on her own. ADVERTISEMENT Sia Furler She struggled for years before making it big with two major albums. She has since written many popular songs including “Titanium” for David Guetta, “Diamonds” for Rihanna, and “Wild Ones” for Flo Rida. NORAH JONES Growing up, Norah Jones had been introduced to many different types of music, which no doubt helped to give her the unique sound that she has today. When she was a child, Jones learned to play many different types of instruments including guitar, piano, and saxophone. ADVERTISEMENT Norah Jones In 2002, the brown-eyed bombshell released her debut album, Come Away With Me, which sold over 27 million albums and even won five Grammy Awards. Still, we can’t say that we’re surprised considering that we could sit and listen to that album over and over again — it’s just that good. CAROLE KING Carole King is known for many things including her incredibly powerful voice and her talent for writing songs that captivate audiences. We’re not just saying that either — of the innumerable songs that King has written, 118 of them have made it to the Billboard Hot 100. ADVERTISEMENT Carole King These songs have arguably become some of the most recognizable for many people across many generations. Her album, Tapestry, held the record for the first place on a U.S. chart, staying there for 20 years. SARAH MCLACHLAN Originally from Canada, Sarah McLachlan discovered her love for music as a child and began enrolling in classes for guitar, classical piano, and singing. Her vocal range is undoubtedly one of the most impressive things about her, with an incredible ability to start at mezzo and go all the way up to soprano. ADVERTISEMENT Sarah McLachlan She also fights on behalf of other female artists, hosting the Lilith Fair music festival, which earned tens of millions of dollars all donated to women’s charities. GLADYS KNIGHT Even people who haven’t listened to Gladys Knight have no doubt heard of her name. She was, after all, known as the “Empress of Soul” during her time performing on stage. Her band, Gladys Knight & the Pipe, was actually started with a few close friends and family members, but ended up being responsible for many of the hits that went on to earn Grammy Awards. ADVERTISEMENT Gladys Knight She has also gone into business, opening a chain of restaurants called Gladys Knight & Ron Winans’ Chicken & Waffles. CHER It’s tough to say which title is the most impressive when it comes to women in music, but if Cher isn’t the clear winner, then she’s definitely in the running. Her title as the “Goddess of Pop,” is definitely earned after she made a major splash in an industry that is still considered to be very male-dominated. ADVERTISEMENT Cher Not only is she a talented singer, but her ability as an entertainer has even won her an Academy Award for Best Actress. PATTI SMITH While she might not be the biggest household name on this list, Patti Smith certainly put her stamp on the world of music, especially in the ’70s. It was during this time that she became an important figure in the New York City punk movement with her debut record Horses. ADVERTISEMENT Patti Smith Known by many as the “punk poet laureate,” Smith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and is still performing until this very day. CHAKA KHAN There is no denying that Chaka Khan is one of the most synonymous figures with disco and funk. With a career spanning five decades, Yvette Marie Stevens burst onto the scene as the lead singer of the successful funk band Rufus. ADVERTISEMENT Chaka Khan However, her solo career was just as successful, becoming the first R&B singer to have a crossover hit with a rapper, with 1984’s “I Feel for You.” Khan has had a staggering amount of critical and commercial success, selling over 70 million records globally and winning ten Grammy Awards to her name. DUSTY SPRINGFIELD One British pop star who made an easy transition to American airwaves was the one and only Dusty Springfield. A prominent figure on the blue-eyed soul scene, Springfield had hits such as “Son of Preacher Man” and “I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself.” ADVERTISEMENT Dusty Springfield She was also famous for performing in evening gowns and ushering in the Swinging Sixties. After battling cancer on and off for five years, Springfield passed away in 1999. Her music still lives on and has been used in films such as Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. ARIANA GRANDE Ariana Grande didn’t actually start out as a pop star. Her early years were spent on Broadway before she landed a role on the Nickelodeon show, Victorious. ADVERTISEMENT Ariana Grande After six years on Broadway, the young star decided to put out an album in 2014, which mixed the sounds of EDM and R&B. This album made her one of the most recognizable voices with songs like “Problem,” “Love Me Harder,” “Thank U, Next,” and “Bang Bang” hitting the top of the charts. DIANA ROSS Diana Ross isn’t just an amazing voice for audiences to listen to. In fact, some of the biggest names in the industry cite her as their main source of inspiration including Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Madonna. Ross’ first songs were released with her vocal group The Supremes and included songs like “Love Child,” “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” “Where Did Our Love Go.” ADVERTISEMENT Diana Ross As a solo artist, many of her songs became major hits such as “Upside Down” and “I’m Coming Out.” GLORIA ESTEFAN Everything could have gone so terribly wrong for Gloria Estefan early on in her career. The Cuban-American singer fractured her spine after a truck collided into her tour bus in 1990. Amazingly though, Estefan returned to her tour 10 months later after a rapid recovery. ADVERTISEMENT Gloria Estefan The woman responsible for hits such as “Conga” and “Anything for You” became the first performer to have an album that was certified as Diamond in Spain with 1993’s Mi Tierra. She is believed to have sold over 120 million records worldwide. KELLY CLARKSON Kelly Clarkson is both an incredibly successful singer and the first-ever winner of the reality competitive singing show, American Idol. Being the first winner of the show allowed her the opportunity to record her first album, which became a major success. ADVERTISEMENT Kelly Clarkson In fact, a single from that album, “A Moment Like This” even became the best selling single in the U.S. back in 2002. She didn’t stop there, though. Her two songs, “Because of You” and “Since You’ve Been Gone” have each earned her a Grammy. TONI BRAXTON While she may have been overshadowed slightly by contemporaries such as Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, there is no denying Toni Braxton’s influence on R&B music. Famous for hits such as “Un-Break My Heart” and “You’re Makin’ Me High/Let it Flow,” Braxton has sold over 67 million records worldwide and has seven Grammy Awards to her name. ADVERTISEMENT Toni Braxton Braxton also has success on TV, having starred in reality series Braxton Family Values and also competing in the seventh season of Dancing With the Stars. ANN WILSON Ann Wilson — founder and lead singer of Heart — and her younger sister, Nancy, have worked together to produce 16 different albums and sell more than 35 million copies of those incredible albums. ADVERTISEMENT Ann Wilson These albums have established Wilson as an incredible rock and metal singer so much so that she was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In her own words, “Artists make art. Singers sing. Players play. Gypsies travel. Music lights fires everywhere. It’s like oxygen!” FREDA PAYNE It’s amazing to think that Freda Payne was never signed to Motown. The talented singer is most famous for hit singles such as “Band of Gold” and “The Unhooked Generation.” It seems like singing ran in the family as Payne’s younger sister Scherrie was a member of The Supremes, along with Diana Ross. ADVERTISEMENT Freda Payne Freda Payne has also had some experience as an actress, appearing in movies such as Nutty Professor II: The Klumps and Ella: First Lady of Song. She still performs until this very day. KATE BUSH Born Catherine Bush, Kate is a record-breaking English singer, songwriter, and performer, who in 1978, topped the UK Singles Chart with her debut self-written single at just 19 years old. ADVERTISEMENT Kate Bush With the success of her song “Wuthering Heights”, she became the first female UK artist to achieve a number one hit for her own song. Since then, Bush has had 25 Top 40 singles in the UK, including hits like “Running Up That Hill” and “Don’t Give Up”. BONNIE TYLER Bonnie is a Welsh singer who is renowned for her unique husky voice. She rose to fame with her initial album in 1977, which had hits on it like “Lost in France” and “More Than a Lover.” ADVERTISEMENT Bonnie Tyler Then, in 1978, her song “It’s a Heartache” made it to number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK singles chart. In the 1980s, she began to produce rock hits like her mega-successful song “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. SADE Born Helen Folasade Abu, Sade is a British singer and actress, who is known as one of the most influential British female artists in history for her great impact on contemporary music. Sade was the lead singer in her eponymous band. ADVERTISEMENT Sade Her debut album Diamond Life, released in 1984, become one of the greatest of that era. In 1985, she was one of the singers who performed at the renowned Live Aid Charity Concert. By 2002, she won the award of the OBE, for her dedication to music. MINNIE JULIA RIPERTON RUDOLPH Minnie was an American singer-songwriter, known in the media as the “Queen of The Whistle Register” because of her five-octave coloratura soprano singing range. ADVERTISEMENT Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph In April of 1975, Minnie released her hit song entitled “Loving You” which aided her rise to fame. The song came from her 1974 gold album, Perfect Angel. Unfortunately, she passed away at age 31. GRACE BARNETT WING Better known as Grace Slick, Wing was a prominent singer in San Fransico’s psychedelic music scene in the mid-1960s. The now-retired singer-songwriter had a four-decade-long music career, performing with legends like Jefferson Airplane, The Great Society, and Jefferson Starship. ADVERTISEMENT Grace Slick Her songwriting skills produced some of the most well-known songs in music history, including “Somebody to Love”, “White Rabbit”, “We Built This City” and lastly, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” She was also known by the names of “Gracie,” and “The Chrome Nun”. KIM CARNES Known for her raspy vocal ability with similarities to Rod Stewart, Kim Carnes rose to fame in 1980 after being commissioned by Kenny Rogers to co-write his album, Gideon. Their duet together entitled “Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer” hit number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and landed the pair a Grammy nomination. ADVERTISEMENT Kim Carnes Later, Carnes released the album Mistaken Identity, which featured the major hit “Bette Davis Eyes.” The song became the US’s best-selling single that year and scored Carnes a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. ALANIS MORISSETTE Known as the “Queen of Alt-Rock Angst” by Rolling Stones, Alanis has sold over 75 million records globally. The Canadian-American singer-songwriter and record producer is known in the music industry for her distinct mezzo-soprano vocals. ADVERTISEMENT Alanis Morissette In 1995, she released her most notable and rock-related album entitled Jagged Little Pill, which sold over 33 million copies worldwide. The album was made into a rock musical in 2017, which scored over 15 Tony nominations, including Best Musical. SOPHIE MICHELLE ELLIS-BEXTOR Sophie is an English singer-songwriter and model who rose to fame in the 1990s, as the lead singer of the Britpop and indie rock band Theaudience. After the band split up, Ellis-Bextor achieved solo success with her songs that combined mainstream pop and disco with 1980s electronic music. ADVERTISEMENT Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor Her debut solo album in 2001 entitled Read My Lips reached number two on the UK Albums Charts and received double-platinum status. Her second album in 2007 reached number seven in the UK. KYLIE ANN MINOGUE Known to the public as just Kylie, Minogue is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, record producer, and TV judge. She is also referred to by the European media as the “Princess of Pop” for her constant reinvention in fashion and music. ADVERTISEMENT Kylie Ann Minogue Minogue is the highest-selling female Australian artist in history, having sold more than 70 million records globally. She has also won many music awards including a Grammy, three Brit Awards, and 17 ARIA Music accolades. BRITNEY SPEARS Spears is referred to in the US as the “Princess of Pop” due to her influential teen pop music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The singer-songwriter and dancer had two of the best-selling albums of all time, entitled Baby One More Time (1999) and Oops!… I Did It Again (2000) which were certified diamond status and made her the best-selling teenage artist ever. ADVERTISEMENT Britney Spears Rolling Stone named her debut track the greatest single of all time in 2020 and her second album held a 15-year record for selling over one million copies within its first week. PAULA ABDUL Abdul is a renowned American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and TV personality. She rose to fame after choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson during the peak of the music video industry. After signing with Virgin Records, Abdul released her debut album entitled Forever Your Girl in 1988. ADVERTISEMENT Paula Julie Abdul It went on to be one of the most successful albums of that era, selling over seven million copies in the US and breaking a record on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, tying her with the legendary Diana Ross. SHAKIRA Shakira is known as the “Queen of Latin Music” for her diverse music selection. The Colombian singer-songwriter is also a renowned dancer, actress, and philanthropist. Shakira rose to fame in the English-language market with her 2001 album entitled Laundry Service, which sold over 13 million copies. ADVERTISEMENT Shakira In this album were her international number-one hits, “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes,” which gave her leading status in the music industry worldwide FIONA APPLE Fiona Apple is an eleven-time Grammy Award nominee and one-time winner. The American singer-songwriter has had four consecutive decades of music achievements with albums that have reached the top fifteen on the US charts. ADVERTISEMENT Fiona Apple Her debut album, Tidal was released in 1996 and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Rock Performance for its single “Criminal.” Her next album, When the Pawn… was also successful and even certified as platinum. DIDO Born Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O’Malley Armstrong, Dido is an English singer who achieved global recognition in 1999 for her debut album No Angel. The album sold over 21 million copies worldwide and won several accolades such as the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act and two Brit Awards. ADVERTISEMENT Dido Her next album in 2003 entitled Life for Rent, propelled her fame forward with tracks like “White Flag” and the cover song “Life for Rent.” Due to the success of her first two albums, Dido made UK chart history. TRACY CHAPMAN Tracy is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award-winning artist. The American singer-songwriter is best known for her renowned tracks including “Fast Car,” “Give Me One Reason” and “Crossroads”. ADVERTISEMENT Tracy Chapman Her debut album entitled Tracy Chapman earned her six Grammy nominations, of which she won three, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Fast Car.” Since then, Chapman has released six more studio albums, such as her multi-platinum album New Beginning, for which she won her fourth Grammy. SHERYL CROW To say that Sheryl Crow has been a crossover hit over the years would be quite the understatement. Known primarily for her country music, Crow has ventured into a variety of other genres and mediums. ADVERTISEMENT Sheryl Crow Famous for songs such as “All I Wanna Do” and “If it Makes You Happy,” Crow had the honor of singing the theme song for the 1997 James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. As of 2020, Crow has sold over 50 million albums globally and has a staggering nine Grammy Awards to her name. DIONNE WARWICK This might come as a surprise, but Dionne Warwick is actually one of the top 40 most successful singers of the latter half of the 20th century. With hit singles such as “Walk On By” and “I Say a Little Pray for You,” it’s not hard to see why. ADVERTISEMENT Dionne Warwick Between 1962 and 1998, 56 of Warwick’s singles made the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of music, Warwick is a successful philanthropist having been a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization. Warwick’s second son, Damon Elliot, is also a talented record producer. GWEN STEFANI Many music fans will know Gwen Stefani for her role as the lead singer of ’90s rock band No Doubt. Over the years though, the talented singer has transitioned into mainstream pop and built a successful solo career. Stefani had a myriad of huge hits such as “Hollaback Girl,” which became the first US download to sell one million copies. ADVERTISEMENT Gwen Stefani Stefani is still as relevant as ever, having been a host on The Voice over the last few years, as well as having a high profile relationship with country star Blake Shelton. LAURYN HILL A truly versatile performer, Lauryn Hill seems to have done it all in the entertainment industry, especially in the ’90s. Having originally made a name for herself alongside Wyclef Jean and Pras in the Hip-Hop group The Fugees, Hill eventually embarked on a successful solo career. ADVERTISEMENT Lauryn Hill She received critical acclaim for her album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Over the last two decades though, Hill has been out of the public eye but has been in the headlines after pleading guilty to tax evasion. ANNIE LENNOX One of the quintessential figures of the synthpop scene during the ’80s, Annie Lennox is best known for being one of half of the successful band Eurythmics. She was always known for pushing the envelope, most notably for wearing orange-dyed cropped hair and a suit in the music video for “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” ADVERTISEMENT Annie Lennox Lennox also had success as a solo artist and contributed songs to soundtracks of blockbuster movies such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. JANET JACKSON There is no denying that Janet Jackson comes from musical royalty. Despite being the younger sister of Michael Jackson and the rest of the Jackson Five, this never stopped Janet from reaching for the stars. ADVERTISEMENT Janet Jackson She burst onto the scene as both a young actress and as a recording artist, starring in TV shows such as Good Times and Diff’rent Strokes. Jackson has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has numerous hit singles such as “Rhythm Nation” and “All for You.” MARY J. BLIGE Mary J. Blige is widely regarded as one of the most respected singers of the last 30 years. She has numerous hits such as “Family Affair” and “Without You,” with the latter being named by Billboard as the most successful R&B/Hip-Hop song of all time. ADVERTISEMENT Mary J. Blige Over the years, Blige has also ventured into the world of acting, having prominent roles in films such as Mudbound, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also recently starred in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. STEVIE NICKS There is no denying that Stevie Nicks has had a rollercoaster ride of a career. Famous for her work as a vocalist for Fleetwood Mac, Nicks’s role in the band became more prominent as the years progressed and she is front and center of the band’s most successful singles, “Dreams.” ADVERTISEMENT Stevie Nicks Rolling Stone named Nicks as one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. She has also had some acting credentials, having featured in shows such as Up All Night and American Horror Story. DOLLY PARTON Dolly Parton actually got her start, not as a singer, but as a songwriter for other artists. That time spent helping other artists reach success worked out for her, as she saved some of her favorite lyrics for herself and became the worldwide sensation that she is today. ADVERTISEMENT Dolly Parton Her career reached its apex during the 1970s and ’80s, and even though it reached a bit of a low point in the ’90s, it seems as though Parton is making a comeback. JUDY GARLAND Even though Judy Garland was a talented singer, most people don’t remember her as such. When asked, many people would likely respond that they recognize the name from one of the biggest films in history, The Wizard of Oz. ADVERTISEMENT Judy Garland That being said, Garland was actually a very gifted singer with an incredible range. She had a very versatile approach to music, being able to easily pull off singing and performing jazz, soul, and blues. All this, we might add, she learned entirely on her own. SHANIA TWAIN Shania Twain isn’t just a singer — she’s also a Queen, although not the queen of any country or kingdom. ADVERTISEMENT Shania Twain According to her fans, Twain is the undisputed “Queen of Country Pop.” Her love for country runs deep, and in her own words, “Country music is still your grandpa’s music, but it’s also your daughter’s music. It’s getting bigger and better all the time, and I’m glad to be a part of it.” Since her new 2017 album, Twain has been busy touring the world. JANIS JOPLIN Many consider Janis Joplin to be one of the most famous female rock stars of her era. She got her start on stage in front of live audiences, playing at numerous festivals before releasing two albums and earning her a spot at the historic Woodstock music festival. ADVERTISEMENT Janis Joplin Many have considered her to be a major inspiration. According to Stevie Nicks, “Janis put herself out there completely, and her voice was not only strong and soulful; it was painfully and beautifully real.” NINA SIMONE Nina Simone didn’t get into the music industry because she dreamed of being in the spotlight and making millions. For her, it was a necessity since her family needed the money. ADVERTISEMENT Nina Simone She began by playing piano in nightclubs before eventually getting spotted and offered a contract deal, which helped her to become a household name. During her career, she recorded over 30 studio and live albums. She had a talent for being able to “belt barroom blues, croon cabaret, and explore jazz.” LADY GAGA Ever wondered what Lady Gaga’s real name is? It’s Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta so, we can understand why she might have shortened it to a much more pronounceable stage name. ADVERTISEMENT Lady Gaga She has certainly made a name for herself as an incredible singer. Beyond that, though, her choice of costumes and wardrobe — as well as her alluring performances on stage — have made her a topic of many conversations. She got her start working at clubs throughout New York before taking to the world stage and becoming the icon that she is today. ETTA JAMES Etta James is more than just a talented musician and singer — for many, she is what incredible soul, jazz, and blues music is supposed to sound like. ADVERTISEMENT Etta James Her songs, “The Wallflower,” “Tell Mama,” “Something’s Got a Hold on Me,” “I’d Rather Go Blind,” and “At Last,” have become unforgettable hits. James is also credited for bridging the gap between R&B and rock and roll. By 1993, Etta James got her well-deserved spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. AMY WINEHOUSE “If you don’t throw yourself into something, you’ll never know what you could have had.” These wise words are from Amy Winehouse, one of the most prolific singers and guitarists who earned praise from figures like Bob Dylan in which he described her as, “the last real individualist around.” ADVERTISEMENT Amy Winehouse Her time on stage and with the guitar resulted in two albums from which she became the first British woman to win five Grammy Awards. Some of her most popular songs are “Stronger Than Me,” “Love is Losing Game,” “Rehab,” and “Back to Black.” PATSY CLINE One of the biggest artists to make a very successful genre cross, Patsy Cline began as a country music star before moving on to pop where she continued to entertain millions. ADVERTISEMENT Patsy Cline Cline is still considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 20th century as many fans point to her diverse music styles and her “emotional expression and delivery of lyrics.” To this day, she has continued to be an inspiration for many artists. ALICIA KEYS Alicia Keys is considered to be the “Queen of R&B” although she didn’t begin as a pop or R&B star. In fact, Keys started out as a classically trained pianist who actually started writing her own music when she was just 12 years old. ADVERTISEMENT Alicia Keys By age 15, she’d already been signed with a major record label and produced a debut album, Songs in A Minor, which earned her 16 million copies and a Grammy Award. Can you imagine being that young and successful? DONNA SUMMER Born as LaDonna Adrian Gains, Donna Summer earned major fame and recognition during the disco music era. Not one to sit back and let others outshine her, Summer was the first artist in history to have back-to-back albums reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. ADVERTISEMENT Donna Summer Some of her biggest hits are still played at disco parties and include “Love to Love You Baby,” “I Feel Love,” and “Hot Stuff.” JONI MITCHELL Joni Mitchell isn’t afraid of blending together different sounds, and has experimented in a range of genres including folk, jazz, pop, and rock. Her music is often described as poetic, with particular attention being paid to her ability as both a singer and a songwriter. ADVERTISEMENT Joni Mitchell Her songs reflect deep and profound emotions including love, social, and personal critiques of society. Madonna once said of her, “I would have to say of all the women I’ve heard, she had the most profound effect on me from a lyrical point of view.” BILLIE HOLIDAY Billie Holiday got her start in music by singing in music clubs in Harlem. It was there that she was discovered by John Hammond, a record producer who helped her record her first songs. ADVERTISEMENT Billie Holiday She found immense success during the 1930s and 1940s with her song, “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” becoming a standard in the world of jazz. She never did have any formal musical education, but more than made up for it with improvisational skill and an incredible voice. MADONNA What else can be said about Madonna? Having been the quintessential pop star of the ’80s, the singer of hits such as “Material Girl” and “Like a Virgin” has constantly reinvented herself over the years. She has incorporated a variety of sounds into her music and is just as recognized for her image as she has been for her voice. ADVERTISEMENT Madonna Madonna has also had a fairly successful career in Hollywood, having starred in movies such as A League of Their Own and Evita. JULIE ANDREWS Julie Andrews isn’t just a talented singer. In fact, she might be one of the most talented women in the entertainment industry. She is both a successful singer, starring on Broadway in shows like My Fair Lady and Camelot — earning the title of “Britain’s Youngest Prima Donna.” ADVERTISEMENT Julie Andrews Besides that, The Sound of Music star is an Academy Award-winning actress and a successful novelist as well. Andrews is considered to have a voice for opera, but she prefers to sing music that she describes as being more “bright and sunny.” TINA TURNER Rising to fame as part of the band, Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Tina Turner became known by both her fans and her critics as the “Queen of Rock and Roll.” Over the course of her career, Turner won an astounding 12 Grammy Awards and a Life Achievement Award. ADVERTISEMENT Tina Turner She is known for many things such as her incredibly energetic style and powerful voice. Some of her biggest hits include “Nutbush City Limits,” “Let’s Stay Together,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and “Private Dancer.” KAREN CARPENTER Karen Carpenter grew up in New Haven, Connecticut where she ended up forming the band, The Carpenters, with her brother. She has received mountains of praise for her three-octave contralto vocal range and her drumming skills, which are remembered to this day. ADVERTISEMENT Karen Carpenter Although most of her music was released as a member of the band, she did produce many solo works as well although they didn’t end up getting released until 1996. Legendary Paul McCartney even admitted that Karen had “the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive.” CHRISTINA AGUILERA Born and raised in New York, Christina Aguilera became a musical sensation during her teenage years when she released her single “Genie in a Bottle,” an international hit. Although she has made many pop albums throughout her career, she also experimented with other genres including jazz and blues. ADVERTISEMENT Christina Aguilera Aguilera has been compared to Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston but finds Etta James to be her biggest influence with Aguilera even saying that she’s her “all-time favorite singer.” BARBRA STREISAND Barbra Streisand was raised by her mother in New York who had also been a soprano singer when she was growing up. With her help, Streisand’s interest in music grew and she took the first steps into her career. ADVERTISEMENT Barbra Streisand Over the course of that career, the Funny Girl star has released 36 studio albums and has won numerous awards including 10 Grammy Awards, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award. Even though Streisand primarily sings pop music, her powerful voice has led her to be labeled as semi-operatic. ELLA FITZGERALD Although she doesn’t have the official or unofficial title, it’s safe to say that Ella Fitzgerald could be referred to as the “Queen of Jazz Performance.” Often collaborating with musicians like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, Fitzgerald managed to stand out and earn 14 Grammy Awards for songs like “Cheek to Cheek,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).” ADVERTISEMENT Ella Fitzgerald By the end of her career, Fitzgerald earned the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ADELE Adele didn’t begin her career in any professional capacity. In fact, she actually got her start playing in parks throughout the city of London. Imagine looking back now and being the club owner who turned Adele away. ADVERTISEMENT Adele In 2008, she released her first studio album, 19. Three years later, her second album — 21 — was released. That album made her one of the biggest stars in music earning her incredible amounts of praise, not to mention the six Grammy Awards that came her way as well. BEYONCÉ Also known as “Queen B,” Beyoncé has become one of the most beloved and popular R&B artists of all time. She’s so good that for years, fans would put out videos of them reacting in disbelief to friends who said that she wasn’t the best ever. ADVERTISEMENT Beyoncé After a successful career start with Destiny’s Child, Beyonce went on to start a solo career in 2006 where she earned the most Grammy Awards in history — a remarkable 26 times. CELINE DION Originally from Quebec, Canada, Celine Dion went on to find worldwide success. Her start in Canada helped her immensely, with many of her albums being sung in both French and English. In 1988, Dion got her biggest boost to fame when she won the Eurovision song contest in which she represented Switzerland. ADVERTISEMENT Celine Dion Although her albums got their start in only French and English, Dion has also recorded songs in Italian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Latin, and Japanese and has been bestowed with the title, “Queen of Adult Contemporary.” ARETHA FRANKLIN No list of impressive female singers could ever be complete without the incomparable Aretha Franklin. Known as the “Queen of Soul,” Franklin actually got her career as a gospel singer in her church choir. ADVERTISEMENT Aretha Franklin Even though she probably never imagined becoming the musical sensation that she is today, she signed a deal with Columbia Records at age 18 and — throughout her life — has released 38 studio albums, as well as 131 singles. She became the first woman ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. MARIAH CAREY Mariah Carey is known for many things including her five Grammy Awards and over 200 million records sold. But, out of all those things, one of the most renowned aspects of her career is her incredible voice — which is able to hit an incredible range of five octaves. ADVERTISEMENT Mariah Carey That unique ability has helped to propel her to incredible heights, with many considering her to be one of the original pioneers of contemporary pop and an inspiration to generations of singers. WHITNEY HOUSTON Not only does Whitney Houston have an incredible voice but she also has the nickname of “The Voice.” Is there really much more we can add to that? To say that Whitney Houston is an award-winning artist is like saying the ocean is vast — both are true but neither capture the true scale of either thing. ADVERTISEMENT Whitney Houston Whitney Houston is actually in the Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artists of all time, with a total of 415 throughout her career. 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