Miriam Hopkins was a petite dynamo of Classic Hollywood, standing at exactly 5ft 1 ¼ (155.6 cm). Her diminutive height perfectly suited her versatile image, allowing her to embody fiery, sophisticated characters with an outsized presence on screen.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, Hopkins shone in iconic roles across films like Trouble in Paradise, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Old Maid, The Heiress, The Children's Hour, and Barbary Coast. Her slender, 5ft 1 ¼ frame amplified her dynamic performances, making her a standout in both comedy and drama.