Look, if you need a tape measure, I respect that. Ana de Armas is 5 feet 6 inches tall. Repeat it like a mantra. That’s 66 inches. That’s roughly the height of a golden retriever standing on its hind legs. (Don’t fact-check that.) But here’s the real surprise: In Hollywood, her “short” stature has actually helped her book roles as the “relatable” love interest—because apparently, being 5’9” is too intimidating for some leading men. Ridiculous, but true.
So the next time you watch her in a movie, don’t count the feet. Count the explosions, the accents, the side-eyes that could kill. She’s 5’6” of pure, unfiltered energy. And if you still can’t let go of the number? Just remember: Tom Cruise is 5’7”, and he flies helicopters. Height is a suggestion. Ana de Armas is a fact. And the fact is, she’s tall enough to reach your soul.
Now go binge-watch The Gray Man while sipping a coffee. It’s shorter than this article, but just as tall in drama. You’re welcome.
