Maria de Medeiros, at exactly 5ft 3 (160 cm), embodies a petite and captivating presence that has defined her iconic roles in film.
Her diminutive stature perfectly suited the alluring Fabienne in Pulp Fiction, where she contrasted strikingly with towering co-stars like Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta, enhancing the character's vulnerability and charm.
- Starred as Anaïs Nin in Henry & June, her compact 5ft 3 frame adding intimacy to the erotic literary drama.
- Delivered compelling performances in April Captains, My Life Without Me, and Chicken with Plums, leveraging her height for nuanced, relatable characters.
A Portuguese actress, director, and singer born in Lisbon, de Medeiros' 160 cm height remains central to her elegant, versatile screen image across European and American cinema.