Debra Winger, standing at an exact 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), embodied fierce determination in her breakout roles, her petite stature amplifying the intensity of characters who punched above their height.
- Starred as the resilient Paula in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), where her 5ft 4 frame contrasted powerfully with Richard Gere's taller presence.
- Won an Oscar nomination for Terms of Endearment (1983) as Emma, her compact 162.6 cm height underscoring the character's emotional largeness.
- Subject of the 2002 documentary Searching for Debra Winger, highlighting her commanding career despite her modest stature.