Shirley Temple, precisely 5ft 2 (157.5 cm) tall, embodied the perfect petite child star whose height enhanced her endearing image in classic Hollywood. Her small stature allowed her to shine in roles like Sara Crewe in A Little Princess, Elizabeth in Curly Top, Heidi in Heidi, and Mytyl in The Blue Bird, propelling her to Hollywood's top box-office draw from 1934 to 1938. At 18, she embraced her height, saying, "I'm only 5ft 2, but I'm glad I'm small - I can work with anyone, tall or short." Later known as Shirley Temple Black, she served as a diplomat.