Skai Jackson’s Height, Shoe Size, and Confidence-Boosting Heels: How She Appears Taller in Photos

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Skai Jackson, an American actress famous for her roles as Zuri Ross in Jessie and Bunk’d, is estimated to be 4 feet 11 inches (149.9 cm) tall, though she claims to be 5 feet tall. She wears a shoe size 6 (US).

Skai Jackson steps out in metallic pointed-toe stiletto heels, adding height and elegance to her red carpet lookSkai Jackson steps out in metallic pointed-toe stiletto heels, adding height and elegance to her red carpet look (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

In January 2021, Skai Jackson humorously acknowledged her stature on Twitter, stating, “I’m so short, I’m only 5ft tall🥺.” Compared to the average American woman’s height, which is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm), Skai Jackson is notably shorter.

Skai Jackson stuns in clear Femme LA high heels, perfectly complementing her chic black gown with a thigh-high slitSkai Jackson stuns in clear Femme LA high heels, perfectly complementing her chic black gown with a thigh-high slit (Credit: Joe Seer / Shutterstock)

In a November 2017 interview with Coveteur, Skai Jackson shared how heels give her extra confidence, especially since she’s 5 feet tall. She explained that wearing heels makes her feel and appear taller, and people often think she’s taller in photos.

Yeah, I definitely feel confidence with more height! I’m only five feet tall, so I’m short. Even with heels, it makes me look tall, and I feel so much taller. Like, even in pictures, people think that I’m over five feet, and when they meet me in person, they’re like, ‘Oh, you’re so short. I didn’t expect that because you look so tall in pictures!’

Skai also mentioned her love for shoes, saying she now splurges on them since her feet won’t grow anymore, making them a lasting investment. Though she often opts for sneakers for comfort, especially with dresses, she considers heels a go-to for boosting her confidence.

On January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, Skai Jackson attended The Walt Disney Company Emmy Awards Party at Otium, where she looked ultra-chic in an Ivan Young feathered mini dressOn January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, Skai Jackson attended The Walt Disney Company Emmy Awards Party at Otium, where she looked ultra-chic in an Ivan Young feathered mini dress (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

On Your Next Shoes, Skai Jackson has been featured wearing heels by shoe brands such as Steve Madden, Ruthie Davis, Stuart Weitzman, Jimmy Choo, Loriblu, and Giuseppe Zanotti.

Skai Jackson dazzles on the red carpet in a bold red floral blazer dress paired with metallic pointed-toe heels at the Netflix premiere of I Am Not Okay With ThisSkai Jackson dazzles on the red carpet in a bold red floral blazer dress paired with metallic pointed-toe heels at the Netflix premiere of I Am Not Okay With This on February 25, 2020, in West Hollywood, California (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

Skai Jackson shows off her polished pedicure and toned legs while wearing Femme LA sandals featuring chic see-through plastic strapsSkai Jackson shows off her polished pedicure and toned legs while wearing Femme LA sandals featuring chic see-through plastic straps (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Skai Jackson dazzled at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards in a Jenny Packham Hero crystal-embellished gownSkai Jackson dazzled at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards in a Jenny Packham Hero crystal-embellished gown on January 7, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Cong Tri Dress at The Lion King Premiere

In July 2019, Skai Jackson flashed her legs in a very ruffled Cong Tri dress at the premiere of The Lion King at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California.

Skai Jackson shines at The Lion King premiere in a metallic blazer dress with statement sleeves, paired with elegant black ankle-strap heelsSkai Jackson shines at The Lion King premiere in a metallic blazer dress with statement sleeves, paired with elegant black ankle-strap heels in Hollywood, California, on July 9, 2019 (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)

The then-17-year-old Jessie star wore a metallic blazer dress from Nguyen Cong Tri’s Fall 2019 Collection, which featured ruffled sleeves resembling butterfly wings.

Skai Jackson's metallic blazer dress from Nguyen Cong TriSkai Jackson’s metallic blazer dress from Nguyen Cong Tri (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)

She increased her height by several inches in matching stiletto ankle-strap heels. How do you like her dramatic look?

Petite Skai Jackson added inches to her height with stiletto heelsPetite Skai Jackson added inches to her height with stiletto heels (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)

Brown Sequined Mini Skirt and Glittering Shirt by Ashish

Two months earlier, Skai also paraded her legs in a brown sequined mini skirt from Ashish paired with a striped glittering shirt from the same brand and Giuseppe Zanotti platform shoes at the Godzilla: King of the Monsters premiere held at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Skai Jackson's endless legs in a mini skirt at the Godzilla: King of the Monsters premiereSkai Jackson’s endless legs in a mini skirt at the Godzilla: King of the Monsters premiere held at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on May 18, 2019 (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)

Ronald van der Kemp Dress and Rosalind Sandals at the Little Premiere

At the Little premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California, Skai showed off her feet in Rosalind crystal-embellished satin sandals from Sophia Webster and paraded her pins in a Ronald van der Kemp Fall 2018 Couture dress.

Skai Jackson wore a green dress to the Little premiereSkai Jackson wore a green dress to the Little premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California, on April 8, 2019 (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)

Skai toted a Sophia Webster “Clara” box clutch bag in metal-framed satin and accessorized with Effy Brasilica 14K yellow gold emerald and diamond earrings.

Skai Jackson's feet in Rosalind crystal-embellished satin sandals from Sophia WebsterSkai Jackson’s feet in Rosalind crystal-embellished satin sandals from Sophia Webster (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)

ADEAM Resort 2019 Ensemble at WE Day California 2019

The same month, Skai wore a two-piece ADEAM Resort 2019 ensemble with Vita Fede Moneta earrings and Steve Madden shoes while attending the WE Day California 2019 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

Skai Jackson was in attendance at the WE Day California 2019Skai Jackson was in attendance at the WE Day California 2019 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on April 25, 2019 (Credit: Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)