Danai Gurira’s Height Makes Her a Force to Be Reckoned With

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Danai Gurira’s height of 5 feet 6 inches (167.6 cm) is slightly above average for an American woman.

The average height for adult American females is around 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm). Therefore, Gurira is approximately 2 inches (or about 5 centimeters) taller than the average height for an American woman.

Height Comparison of Danai Gurira and Other Actresses

Danai Gurira is the tallest of the three actresses at 5 feet 6 inches (167.6 cm). Angela Bassett is 5 feet 3 ½ inches (161.3 cm), making her 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) shorter than Gurira. Lupita Nyong’o is 5 feet 3 ¾ inches (161.9 cm), which is 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) shorter than Gurira and a quarter inch (0.6 cm) taller than Bassett.

Danai Gurira is the tallest among the three with a height of 5ft 6 (167.6 cm), followed by Angela Bassett at 5ft 3 ½ (161.3 cm), and Lupita Nyong'o at 5ft 3 ¾ (161.9 cm) Danai Gurira is the tallest among the three with a height of 5ft 6 (167.6 cm), followed by Angela Bassett at 5ft 3 ½ (161.3 cm), and Lupita Nyong’o at 5ft 3 ¾ (161.9 cm) (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

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Danai Gurira’s US shoe size of 8 converts to approximately a UK size 6, an EU size 39, and a Japanese size 17.3.

Danai Gurira’s 2016 Drama Desk Awards Outfit Was a Far Cry From Michonne

Danai Gurira won the 2016 Sam Norkin Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Playwright for her play FamiliarDanai Gurira won the 2016 Sam Norkin Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Playwright for her play Familiar (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

In June 2016, Michonne, portrayed by Danai Gurira in The Walking Dead, made no appearance in her character’s attire at the 2016 Drama Desk Awards.

At the 2016 Drama Desk Awards, Danai Gurira, renowned for her portrayal of Michonne in 'The Walking Dead,' bore no resemblance to her characterAt the 2016 Drama Desk Awards, Danai Gurira, renowned for her portrayal of Michonne in ‘The Walking Dead,’ bore no resemblance to her character (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

The then-38-year-old playwright accepted her glass trophy at the event wearing a geometric-printed strapless number that featured a tiered, mermaid-style hem.

Danai Gurira's attire, highlighted by a tiered, mermaid-style hem, perfectly complemented her appearance as she accepted her glass trophyDanai Gurira’s attire, highlighted by a tiered, mermaid-style hem, perfectly complemented her appearance as she accepted her glass trophy (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Aside from her talent in writing and acting, Danai has also shown some talent in the fashion department. This isn’t the first time she commanded attention on the red carpet. We love the eclectic and fun vibe she brings.

Danai Gurira wearing an elegant geometric-printed strapless gown at the 2016 Drama Desk Awards Danai Gurira wearing an elegant geometric-printed strapless gown at the 2016 Drama Desk Awards held at The Marriot in New York on June 5, 2016 (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

While we can’t ID the dress she’s wearing, we can point you to similar printed dresses that look just as pretty as Danai’s gown.

Peter Pilotto Phaidra Evening Dress1. Peter Pilotto Phaidra Evening Dress, $4,138.75

Scanlan Theodore Pastel Floral Print Dress2. Scanlan Theodore Pastel Floral Print Dress, $682.49

Diane von Furstenberg Patchwork Detail Dress3. Diane von Furstenberg Patchwork Detail Dress, $798.46

What do you think? Do you love her style?