Hayley Squires, precisely 5ft 2 (157.5 cm) tall, is an English actress and playwright whose petite stature profoundly shapes her career narrative and on-screen presence.
Best known for her powerful performance in Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake, Squires has candidly addressed how her height disadvantages her in Hollywood casting, where she stands out against '20 English roses who are 6ft tall and a size six.' Directors often request full-body shots upon meeting her, underscoring her compact frame as a barrier to conventional leading roles.
Her breakthrough play Vera Vera Vera was produced by the Royal Court Theatre in 2012, highlighting her talent beyond physical typecasting.