Though she often claims to be taller in interviews, Reese Witherspoon is believed to be around 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm), making her shorter than the average American woman. She wears a US size 6.5 (EU 37), smaller than the typical women’s shoe size in the United States, averaging around size 8.5.
Reese Witherspoon stuns in a sleek blue Alexander McQueen suit paired with classic black pumps in New York City on October 4, 2022 (Credit: Roger Wong / InstarImages / Cover Images)
Reese Witherspoon has been featured wearing several shoe brands on Your Next Shoes, including Gianvito Rossi, Chloe Gosselin, Kate Spade, Saint Laurent, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Manolo Blahnik.
“When I first came here [to LA], all I heard was, ‘No, not right-not tall enough, not pretty enough, not smart enough,’” she told The Daily Mail about struggling as a short actress. “But I didn’t really care about their opinions. I’m stubborn.”
Filming Four Christmases opposite Vince Vaughn, who measures 6ft 5 (195.6 cm), she did everything she could to look taller.
“I stood on a lot of boxes and they had to build ramps that were about the same size as where I should be,” Reese said while promoting the 2008 American Christmas comedy film.
Reese Witherspoon shows off her flawless red pedicure while wearing black Jimmy Choo platform sandals (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
“It was a challenge, especially the kissing scenes…And he had to pick me up for half the dancing. He’s actually holding me in the air so we can stay in the same frame.”
Reese also discussed her height when promoting the 2006 British-American fantasy romantic comedy Penelope, in which she rides a black LX50 Vespa scooter bike.
“Because I’m ‘height challenged,’ my feet couldn’t touch the ground and they tried to lower it as low as they possibly could, and my feet still couldn’t touch the ground on it,” she told Seventeen. “So we had to put it on a rig.”
Reese Witherspoon steps out in sleek black Christian Louboutin sandals, paired with a bold red pedicure for a striking contrast (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
“I’m only 5ft 1in and sounding like I could take on an evil alien was actually the hardest part of the movie for me – you know, trying to talk like that,” Reese admitted about voicing Susan Murphy / Ginormica in the 2009 American 3D computer-animated monster comedy film Monsters vs. Aliens in an interview with WalesOnline.
“They kept on saying, ‘Be more like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone’ and I couldn’t do it. I sounded like a robot!”
Reese Witherspoon makes a bold statement in red patent leather Jimmy Choo peep-toe heels (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
While Reese likes to look taller, she does not recommend platform shoes.
“Stay clear of big, heavy, clunky platform shoes. They may add 5 inches to you, but they immediately pull you down because it looks like you’re wearing tires on your feet,” she said in an interview.
Reese Witherspoon Defies Fall With Summery Balenciaga Dress and Christian Louboutin Sandals
In October 2015, Reese Witherspoon kept things summery and looked much taller than usual at Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Reese Witherspoon radiates elegance with her soft blonde waves and striking blue eyes at Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California, on October 9, 2015 (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / WENN)
The then-39-year-old Pleasantville actress, one of the event’s presenters, seemingly ignored the fall calendar when she dressed for the luncheon.
Reese Witherspoon looked much taller than usual in a summery Balenciaga dress (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / WENN)
She opted to wear a light pink floral jacquard Balenciaga dress featuring black feathery embellishments.
Reese Witherspoon looks effortlessly chic in a pastel pink dress with black floral accents paired with strappy black sandals (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / WENN)
Reese wore minimal accessories and added a few inches to her petite frame with strappy black sandals.
Reese Witherspoon showcases her playful side in a pastel pink dress with subtle black floral details, pairing it with strappy black heels while striking a series of lighthearted and fun poses (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / WENN)
She wore her blown-out blonde locks in loose waves and kept her makeup soft using pink hues and shimmering eye shadow.
Reese Witherspoon’s black strappy Christian Louboutin sandals elongate her legs (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / WENN)
Reese’s sandals are the Christian Louboutin “Benedetta” from the designer’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection. These patent leather strappy heels feature T-straps, adjustable ankle-wrap straps, crisscross front straps, and 4.7-inch heels.
Reese Witherspoon steps elegantly in black strappy Christian Louboutin sandals, completing her chic look with a dark, glossy pedicure (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / WENN)
Previously spotted on Amanda Seyfried, the popular Benedetta sandals are no longer available online.
Christian Louboutin Benedetta Sandals, $925