The world’s tallest and shortest women recently shared an extraordinary moment as they came together for afternoon tea at the prestigious Savoy Hotel in London, United Kingdom.
The gathering, organised to celebrate Guinness World Records Day, marked a rare meeting between Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest living woman at 215.16 centimeters, 7 feet 0.7 inches, and Jyoti Amge, the shortest living woman at just 62.8 centimetres, 2 feet 0.7 inches.
The remarkable height difference of 152.36 centimeters, 5 feet, between the two did not hinder the connection they quickly established.
According to a GWR statement released on Wednesday, Gelgi, a Turkish web designer, and Amge, an Indian actress and media personality, found common ground despite their vastly different statures.
“We do have things in common. We both love make-up, self-care, jewellery and doing our nails,” Gelgi shared, reflecting on their unique bond. She added, “It was difficult for us to make eye contact at times due to our height difference, but it was great.”
Amge echoed her excitement about the meeting, expressing, “I was so happy to meet my fellow record holder.”
Gelgi’s exceptional height stems from Weaver syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition affecting skeletal development.
As one of only 27 individuals globally to be diagnosed with the syndrome, the 27-year-old also holds several other Guinness World Records, including the largest hands on a woman (24.93 centimeters or 9.81 inches), the longest back on a living female (59.90 centimeters or 23.58 inches), and the longest ears on a living female, averaging 9.58 centimeters (3.77 inches).
Her journey has been chronicled in the GWR documentary Rumeysa: Walking Tall, where she meets other record holders while traveling across the United States.
Amge, in contrast, has achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that stunts the development of arms and legs.
Despite her small stature, she has made an outsized impact as a social media personality and actress.
She gained international fame for her role as Ma Petite in American Horror Story; Freak Show, making her the shortest actress in history. Amge has also frequently appeared on the Italian television program Lo Show Dei Record.
Craig Glenday, GWR’s editor-in-chief, emphasized the significance of the meeting.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said. The meeting underscores GWR’s mission of “celebrating differences” and fostering a sense of unity through extraordinary achievements.
Both Gelgi and Amge have been designated GWR ICONS, a prestigious new category introduced in the 2025 edition of the Guinness World Records book.
As they read through the book together, their tea party became not just a meeting of record holders but a testament to the resilience, individuality, and shared humanity that transcend physical differences.
