What is Rutina Wesley's Height?

Rutina Wesley stands at exactly 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), a petite stature that amplified her fierce on-screen presence as Tara Thornton in HBO's True Blood. This height perfectly suited her portrayal of the resilient, street-smart best friend to Sookie Stackhouse, navigating a world of towering vampires and supernatural threats. Best known for this breakout role, Wesley's compact frame added intensity to her dynamic performances across the series' seven seasons.