Keala Settle, precisely 5ft 2 (157.5 cm) tall, is an American actress and singer whose compact stature amplifies her explosive vocal power and magnetic stage presence, allowing her to dominate roles with outsized charisma.
- Originated Norma Valverde in Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody (2013), securing Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Award nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
- Delivered the powerhouse anthem 'This Is Me' in The Greatest Showman, where her 5ft 2 frame embodies unapologetic strength and self-empowerment.
- Appeared in Ricki and the Flash, leveraging her petite height to portray resilient, larger-than-life characters.
Settles's exact height of 5ft 2 underscores her career theme of transcending physical size through vocal might and emotional depth.