World’s tallest and shortest women meet for tea
The World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Tea in London
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman recently came together for afternoon tea in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day. Rumeysa Gelgi, standing at an impressive 215.16 centimetres (7 feet 0.7 inches) tall, and Jyoti Amge, measuring just 62.8 centimetres (2 feet 0.7 inches), shared a memorable meeting at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, as announced by Guinness World Records (GWR) on Wednesday.
Despite the significant height difference of 152.36 centimetres (5 feet) between the two women, Gelgi and Amge bonded over shared interests in makeup, self-care, jewelry, and nail care. Gelgi noted, “It was difficult for us to make eye contact at times due to our height difference, but it was great.” Amge expressed her happiness at meeting her fellow record holder.
Gelgi, a 27-year-old web designer from Turkey, holds multiple records including the tallest woman living in 2021. Her extraordinary height is attributed to a rare condition called Weaver syndrome, making her the 27th person in the world to be diagnosed with the syndrome. Additionally, Gelgi holds records for the largest hands on a woman, the longest back on a living person (female), and the longest ears on a person (female).
On the other hand, Amge, an actress and media personality from India, has achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder affecting the arms and legs. Despite her petite stature, Amge has made a significant impact through her social media presence and appearances in TV shows like “American Horror Story: Freak Show” and “Lo Show Dei Record.”
Craig Glenday, GWR editor-in-chief, emphasized that the records are about “celebrating differences.” By bringing together Gelgi and Amge, iconic figures in their own right, they can share their unique perspectives on life with each other and the world.
Both Gelgi and Amge have been recognized as GWR ICONS, a new category introduced for the book’s 2025 edition. Their meeting in London symbolizes the spirit of inclusivity and celebrates the diversity of achievements that define the Guinness World Records.
