Joanne Dru, precisely 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm) tall, embodied a reed-slim elegance that defined her iconic presence in Hollywood Westerns. Her exact 166.4 cm stature lent a delicate yet resilient poise to roles in Red River, where she held her own against towering co-stars, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. This height accentuated her commanding screen image in career highlights like All the King's Men, Wagon Master, and Vengeance Valley, making her a standout figure of grace and strength.