Christine Lakin, at exactly 5ft 1 (154.9 cm), is an American actress and director best known for her role as the tomboyish Alicia "Al" Lambert on the 1990s sitcom Step by Step. Her petite height perfectly suited her energetic, relatable characters, enhancing her appeal in family comedies.
Lakin has embraced her 5'1" stature publicly, tweeting about it with humor—joking she's "5'1 and a half" and the "Oompa Loompa" among taller friends—which underscores her fun, self-deprecating image in Hollywood.