Anika Noni Rose, standing at an exact 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), is an American actress and singer whose petite stature has become a charming hallmark of her career. In Dreamgirls, her 5ft 2 height contrasted sharply with co-stars Beyoncé (5'6") and Jennifer Hudson (5'9"), prompting her to wear up to 5-inch heels, as she shared: "I'm 5'2" – a lot shorter than Jennifer and Beyonce. It was that or an apple box, and you can't dance on an apple box."
Her height enhances her vibrant screen presence in voicing Princess Tiana in Disney's The Princess and the Frog and her role on TV's The Good Wife, making her a standout talent.