Ilfenesh Hadera stands at an exact 5ft 11 (180.3 cm), a height that defines her striking presence and commanding screen image. She has openly embraced her statuesque frame, stating in Glamour magazine: "I'm 5’11", highlighting how it shapes her physique at her lightest of 145 pounds. This tall stature enhances her portrayals of strong, formidable women, including Deb Kawi in the TV series Billions and Mayme Johnson, wife of Bumpy Johnson, in Godfather of Harlem. Key film roles in Chi-Raq, Oldboy, and Baywatch (2017) further showcase how her height amplifies her powerful on-screen persona.