Rita Hayworth, precisely 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) tall, captivated audiences as a quintessential Classic Hollywood actress and dancer, her statuesque yet perfectly proportioned height enhancing her glamorous screen presence in roles that defined sensuality and poise.
At 5ft 6, Hayworth's height allowed seamless pairings with dance partners like Fred Astaire, who noted she stood three inches shorter than his frame in flats, ensuring elegant on-screen chemistry without the need for adjustments in heels. This ideal stature complemented her vital statistics, contributing to her bombshell image in iconic films such as Gilda, Cover Girl, The Lady from Shanghai, Pal Joey, and Only Angels Have Wings.
- Starred in over 60 films, peaking as Hollywood's top female star in 1940s polls.
- Her 167.6 cm frame, weighing around 120 pounds, embodied the era's feminine ideal, from fiery Rita in Gilda to elegant dancers in musicals.