Rumeysa: The tallest woman living
Enjoying her first-ever trip to the United Kingdom, Rumeysa couldn’t wait to experience London’s unique vibrancy and tick off her bucket list some sightseeing spots.
Originally from Türkiye, where she lives with her family, the 27-year-old achieved global fame thanks to her record-breaking height: a stature that is fully matched by her drive and relentless efforts to make the world a more inclusive, kinder place.
After being recognized as the tallest teenager living (female) when she was 17, Rumeysa was confirmed to be the tallest woman living in 2021.
Rumeysa’s impressive height is due to a condition called Weaver syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition that causes bone overgrowth following a mutation of the EZH2 gene.
Doctors have only identified about 50 cases of Weaver syndrome worldwide.
Rumeysa was the 27th case ever diagnosed, and the first ever in Türkiye.
Although the record holder has defied stereotypes all her life and faced horrendous bullying, she never allowed hardships and negativity to stop her: as she works as an ambassador for diversity and positivity, her powerful voice continues to inspire and educate the crowds.
Home-schooled, Rumeysa now works as a web designer and actively uses her platforms to raise awareness about her condition.
Rumeysa also proved to be at ease under the spotlight, as she starred as the lead of the biographic Guinness World Records documentary Faith: Walking Tall.
The feature film follows the web developer across the United States, as she discovers new realities and meets fellow amazing individuals in the Guinness World Records family.
Among others, Rumeysa had the chance to get to know the shortest model and the tallest family.
She also amazed fellow record holder Samantha Ramsdell, social media star and the woman with the widest mouthwith stories of her childhood.
But Rumeysa’s records aren’t limited to just her height.
Among other records, she can also flaunt:
- the largest hands on a woman: 24.93 cm (9.81 in)
- the longest back on a living person (female): 59.90 cm (23.58 in)
She also has the longest ears on a person (female).
Jyoti: The shortest woman living
A Hollywood star through and through, the first things you’ll notice about Jyoti are her charisma and signature smile.
Born on 16 December 1993 in Nagpur, India, Jyoti’s height is caused by achondroplasia – a bone growth disorder that affects the arms and legs.
Fairly common among the known forms of skeletal dysplasia, this genetic disorder occurs in the early stages of fetal development and causes short stature, impacting the cartilage tissue that should later form the bones of the child’s arms and legs.
However, as she navigates life and fame, Jyoti continues to prove her bubbly, larger-than-life personality.
The 30-year-old loves make-up and fashion, she pursues her dreams with inspiring confidence and thoroughly curates her social media content for her ever-growing fanbase.
“I do put in a lot of effort in my social media reels,” she said, “and that’s the reason I have a lot of followers.”
After becoming the shortest teenager in 2009, when she was only 15, Jyoti was remeasured in 2011.
During that occasion, she was officially announced as the shortest woman living, measuring 62.8 centimetres (2 ft 3⁄4 in).
The 30-year-old added another record title to her collection after she joined the cast of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story: Freak Show in the role of Ma Petite, becoming the shortest actress ever.
“Many difficulties arose, however, it was the biggest achievement in my life. I am overjoyed to have worked with them,” she told us about the experience on set.
Fully embracing her role as an ambassador for diversity and talent, Jyoti is no stranger to big travel.
The American Horror Story actress has already visited New York City and London, and she’s been a guest for several editions of Italian’s prime-time TV show The Record Show.
In February 2024, she flew to Los Angeles and reunited with fellow record holder Sultan Kösen (Türkiye), the tallest man living.
The meeting in California took place six years after the pair’s first encounter, in 2018, when they had fun taking pictures in front of the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza.
