Jada Pinkett Smith’s Height-Boosting Shoe Choices: From Christian Louboutin to Francesco Russo

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As a successful American actress, producer, and screenwriter, Jada Pinkett Smith has tackled her career head-on. Famous for her work in The Nutty Professor, A Different World, and Girls Trip, Jada also played Niobe in three of The Matrix films.

Eddie Murphy as Professor Sherman Klump / Buddy Love and Jada Pinkett as Carla Purty in the 1996 American comedy film The Nutty ProfessorEddie Murphy as Professor Sherman Klump / Buddy Love and Jada Pinkett as Carla Purty in the 1996 American comedy film The Nutty Professor (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Jada is short, at only 4ft 11 ½ (151.1 cm), compared to the US women’s average of 5’4”. “When I have on heels, I’m probably Five-Two…depending on the height of the heel, but with no heels, I’m probably like Five feet, maybe Four-Eleven,” Jada told Wired in 2019 about her petite 4ft 11 ½ (151.1 cm) height.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s shoe size is 6 US. When converted to other shoe size systems, it approximately corresponds to 4.5 in the UK, 37 in the EU, and 23.5 in Japan.

She often turns to high heels to boost her height, and Your Next Shoes has featured her stylish choices. Whether wearing bold Christian Louboutin pumps or elegant Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, Jada’s footwear always adds sophistication and height to her red carpet looks. Her favorite footwear brands include Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Alaïa, and Gianvito Rossi.

Jada Pinkett Smith boosts her petite frame with stunning metallic high heelsJada Pinkett Smith boosts her petite frame with stunning metallic high heels (Credit: WENN / Apega)

Jada’s petite stature becomes even more noticeable when she stands beside her immediate family members. Being married to the towering American actor, film producer, and rapper Will Smith would make most women appear shorter, but this is especially true for Jada.

Will Smith, standing tall at 6'1½", towers over Jada Pinkett Smith, who stuns in a shimmering strapless gown, highlighting their height difference and elegant style at the Critics Choice AwardsWill Smith, standing tall at 6’1½”, towers over Jada Pinkett Smith, who stuns in a shimmering strapless gown, highlighting their height difference and elegant style at the Critics Choice Awards (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Other Petite Celebrities in Hollywood

It’s not just Jada who is so short in Hollywood; celebrities like Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue, Dawn French, and Hayden Panettiere are also around 5’0”.

As if this weren’t enough, some women stand even shorter than Jada, with singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth being just 4ft 10 (147.3 cm).

Jada Pinkett Smith stuns in a sleek black gown with a thigh-high slit, radiating elegance at the 2024 Los Angeles LGBT Center GalaJada Pinkett Smith stuns in a sleek black gown with a thigh-high slit, radiating elegance at the 2024 Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala in Los Angeles on May 18, 2024 (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Despite her small stature, Jada Pinkett Smith has made a big statement in Hollywood, showing women worldwide that it is okay to be short.

Jada Pinkett Smith Wows in Suede Shorts Suit and Francesco Russo Sandals at CinemaCon 2016

In April 2016, Jada Pinkett Smith hit the red carpet with Hailee Steinfeld during CinemaCon at The Colosseum of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Jada Pinkett Smith wears her hair in braids at CinemaConJada Pinkett Smith wears her hair in braids at CinemaCon held on April 12, 2016, at Caesar’s Palace Resort and Casino in Las Vegas (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

Mila Kunis, Matthew McConaughey, Sylvester Stallone, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate, Kyra Sedgwick, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw also appeared at the industry event.

Jada Pinkett Smith exudes confidence in a stylish suede ensemble, complemented by her sleek braids, at CinemaCon 2016Jada Pinkett Smith exudes confidence in a stylish suede ensemble, complemented by her sleek braids, at CinemaCon 2016 (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

Jada flaunted her slender legs in thigh-skimming suede shorts styled with a matching military-style suede blazer and a low-cut black bodysuit.

Jada Pinkett Smith stuns in a chic suede shorts suit paired with fur-trimmed Francesco Russo sandals, showing off her bold style at CinemaCon 2016Jada Pinkett Smith stuns in a chic suede shorts suit paired with fur-trimmed Francesco Russo sandals, showing off her bold style at CinemaCon 2016 (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

The then-44-year-old American actress, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman completed the body-baring outfit with brown Francesco Russo pony fur-trim sandals.

Jada Pinkett Smith's feet in brown Francesco Russo pony fur-trim sandalsJada Pinkett Smith’s feet in brown Francesco Russo pony fur-trim sandals (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN)

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