Idina Menzel, standing at a height of 5 feet 4 ¼ inches (163.2 cm), is a popular American actress and singer celebrated for her exceptional contributions to the world of Broadway musicals.
Arriving for a taping of the Today show in New York on August 17, 2023, Idina Menzel turned heads in a bold monochrome turquoise ensemble while promoting her new album Drama Queen (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
How Tall Is Idina Menzel—and What Shoe Size Does She Wear?
Her height is approximately in line with the average American woman’s. On average, adult women in the United States are around 5 feet 4 inches tall (about 162.6 cm).
Idina Menzel’s shoe size in the US is 7. In the UK sizing system, it’s approximately 5.5 UK; in the European system, it’s around 37-38 EU; in the Japanese system, it’s about 24-24.5 cm.
Idina Menzel’s red carpet appearances are a testament to her evolving relationship with fashion—especially footwear.
“I always like to sing barefoot,” she once shared, “but when I first started doing these dates with the symphonies, I of course thought I should clean up my act, being a Jewish girl from Long Island with a little bit of a trucker mouth. So I wore a gown and some high heels.”
Stepping Out in Style: Idina Menzel’s Most Memorable Designer Shoe Moments
This playful honesty perfectly captures her blend of authenticity and glamor, reflected in the designer heels she chooses for major events:
- Jimmy Choo: At the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival, Idina dazzled in a black cutout dress, complemented by bespoke Jimmy Choo “Storm” pumps adorned with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, adding a touch of sparkle to her ensemble.
- Casadei: During her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2019, she opted for a ruby red Equipment dress paired with matching Casadei “Blade Velvetop” sandals, showcasing her flair for coordinated elegance.
- Miu Miu: In 2015, Idina performed at Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre in a black strapless dress. She finished her look with Miu Miu suede wedge sandals, blending comfort with high fashion.
For more fashion inspiration, don’t miss how she styled her plum-colored dress at the Tony Awards!
Standing side by side at the Wicked premiere, Idina Menzel in a floor-length Rhea Costa gown made a striking contrast to the petite Kristin Chenoweth, who embraced Glinda glam in sparkly gold sandals and a sculptural Pamella Roland mini dress on November 9, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Defying Gravity: How Idina Menzel Became a Broadway Icon
Widely known as the “Queen of Broadway” and Lea Michele’s lookalike, she has gained these titles through her commanding stage presence and powerful mezzo-soprano voice. Her remarkable talent has earned her numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, American Music Award, and Billboard Music Award. In 2019, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2022, she was recognized as a Disney Legend.
Menzel’s journey to stardom on Broadway began in 1996 when she debuted in “Rent,” earning herself a Tony Award nomination. In 2003, she originated the role of Elphaba in “Wicked” and received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Her portrayal and the iconic song “Defying Gravity” solidified her status as a beloved figure in musical theater. Notably, she also became the highest-paid actress in the history of West End theater during her time in the production.
Idina Menzel turned heads in a bold, sheer red gown that revealed her matching lingerie set at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on May 13, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
From Stage to Screen: Idina Menzel Shines in Every Spotlight—and Every Pair of Heels
In addition to her Broadway success, Menzel has made a significant impact in film and television. She reprised her role as Maureen in the film adaptation of Rent, starred in Disney’s Enchanted, and had a recurring role in the hit TV series Glee. However, her most iconic role remains voicing Elsa in Disney’s Frozen franchise, with the powerhouse ballad “Let It Go” soaring to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Menzel has also built a successful music career outside of acting, releasing several acclaimed studio albums. Her holiday album Holiday Wishes was particularly well-received, debuting at number six on the Billboard 200 chart.
Whether on stage or the red carpet, Idina Menzel knows how to make a statement—often with a dazzling dress and equally unforgettable heels.
Idina Menzel Flaunts Her Legs in Sequin-Striped Dress at the Coco Premiere
Idina Menzel flaunted her sexy legs in a sequin-striped dress while attending the marigold-carpet premiere of Coco at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
Idina Menzel flaunts her legs at the premiere of Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’ at El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
Her “Frozen” co-stars joined her to support Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, a 21-minute featurette that opened in front of Coco for a limited time.
Idina Menzel’s belted sequin striped dress (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
The “Frozen” star styled her glittering dress with black pointy-toe pumps. She also showed off her diamond engagement ring from fellow Broadway veteran Aaron Lohr. They met on the set of the 2005 movie musical Rent.
Idina Menzel elongated her legs in classic black pointed-toe stiletto pumps that added height and timeless sophistication to her red carpet look (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
They appeared together for the first time in April 2015 at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and were married on September 22, 2017. She was previously married to and has a son with Taye Diggs.
Idina Menzel’s diamond engagement ring with a 2-carat center stone (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
A Red Carpet Encore at the Billboard Music Awards
Two years earlier, Idina Menzel brought glamour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, where she introduced Mariah Carey’s performance.
The then-43-year-old actress/singer was daring but sophisticated in a little black off-the-shoulder custom dress from Badgley Mischka, which embraced her enviable curves.
Idina Menzel wore her hair in side-parting (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
She upped the ante with a $2,355 statement butterfly necklace by Efva Attling, a pair of earrings and crystal-embellished bangles by Jacob & Co., and a $3,995 Swarovski-crystal-splatter clutch by Judith Leiber.
Idina Menzel styled her black dress with a statement butterfly necklace by Efva Attling (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
She wore her hair in side-parting, with luscious soft curls flowing over her shoulders, and kept her makeup very feminine with soft pink blush and bright pink lipstick to match her nails.
Idina Menzel flaunts her legs at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015 (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
The Broadway star finished her simple but elegant ensemble by showing off her sexy feet in “Tribeca” sandals by Brian Atwood. They feature crystal embellishments, cutout details, peep toes, buckled ankle straps, 1.5-inch platforms, and 6-inch heels.
Idina Menzel showed off her hot pink pedicure in glamorous Brian Atwood platform sandals embellished with sparkling crystals and finished with flirty ankle straps (Credit: FayesVision / Judy Eddy / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)
Unfortunately, Idina Menzel’s Brian Atwood heels are no longer available. Below are two of our favorite shoes from the popular shoe designer:
Brian Atwood “Tribeca” Crystal-Embellished Suede Sandals, $1,795
Brian Atwood Black Tribeca Patent Leather Platform Sandals, $941