From Heels to Topknots: How Zoë Kravitz Elevates Her Height with Style

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The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, Zoë Kravitz wears a shoe size 7 (US) and was born on December 1, 1988, in Venice, Los Angeles, California.

Her height is 5ft 1in (154.9 cm), significantly below that of the average American woman, who is typically cited as about 5ft 4in (162.6 cm).

Zoe Kravitz attends the Saint Laurent Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion WeekZoe Kravitz attends the Saint Laurent Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2022, in Paris, France (Credit: Jerome Domine / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

A Tale of Heights: Comparing Zoë With Fellow Celebrities

At the London OMEGA Aqua Terra Shades event, Zoe Kravitz appeared noticeably shorter alongside fellow OMEGA brand ambassadors Eddie Redmayne and Zhou Dongyu.

At the Omega Aqua Terra Shades International Launch Event in London, Zoë Kravitz looked notably shorter next to Zhou Dongyu (5ft 3¾ inches or 162 cm) and Eddie Redmayne (5ft 11 ¼ inches or 181 cm), highlighting a noticeable height differenceAt the Omega Aqua Terra Shades International Launch Event in London on March 22, 2023, Zoë Kravitz looked notably shorter next to Zhou Dongyu (5ft 3¾ inches or 162 cm) and Eddie Redmayne (5ft 11 ¼ inches or 181 cm), highlighting a noticeable height difference (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

She embraced an understated elegance in a cold-shoulder dress from The Row’s Spring 2023 collection, paired with simple black sling-backs and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Eddie Redmayne’s ensemble exuded sophistication and a nod to the New Romantic movement. At the same time, Zhou Dongyu brought glamour in a strapless Sabina Bilenko Couture gown.

Mother-Daughter Duo: Zoë and Lisa’s Height Comparison

Zoë Kravitz and Lisa Bonet are very close in height, with Zoë standing at 5ft 1in (155 cm) and Lisa at 5ft 2in (157 cm), making them nearly the same height with just a slight 1-inch (2.54 cm) difference.

Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz, showcasing pretty identical heights, attended the 21st Annual Warner Bros. And InStyle Golden Globe After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020, in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaLisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz, showcasing pretty identical heights, attended the 21st Annual Warner Bros. And InStyle Golden Globe After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

The Topknot Illusion: Adding Inches to Height

At the New York premiere of The Divergent Series: Allegiant, the short actress showed how you can increase your height with a sky-high topknot.

Short actress Zoë Isabella Kravitz adds several inches of height with a topknotShort actress Zoë Isabella Kravitz adds several inches of height with a topknot (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)

Despite her petite height, she looked much taller thanks to her high heels and hair arrangement.

“I didn’t measure it, but if I had to guess I’d say 6 inches easy,” hairstylist Nikki Nelms told People about Zoë’s topknot.

“It took no more than 30 minutes,” she added, “maybe even 15. During the fitting, [Kravitz’s] hair was pinned up in a loose topknot, which had a cool look to in relation to the total look, so we decided to do a sleeker, tighter version”

Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman filed for divorce in December 2020 after less than two tears of marriageZoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman filed for divorce in December 2020 after less than two tears of marriage (Credit: Avalon /WENN)

As of 2024, Zoe Kravitz has a net worth of $10 million. She is best known for her roles in “High Fidelity,” “Big Little Lies,” “X-Men: First Class,” and The Divergent Series.

Footwear Finesse: From Alexander Wang to Christian Louboutin

Photographed at the same “The Dark Knight Rises” premiere as Marion Cotillard in New York in July 2012, Zoe Kravitz rocked a half-revealing, half-all covered-up look in a strategically draped silk and mesh dress from Emilio Pucci.

Zoe Kravitz attends the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 16, 2012 in New York CityZoe Kravitz attends the premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 16, 2012, in New York City (Credit: WENN / C.Smith)

But unlike Marion Cotillard, who chose contrasting shoe and dress styles, Zoe Kravitz went matchy-matchy with hers. Her ankle-strap pumps had the same half-sheer, half-covered look as her Emilio Pucci dress.

Zoe Kravitz shows off her feet in ankle-strap pumpsZoe Kravitz shows off her feet in ankle-strap pumps (Credit: WENN / C.Smith)

Though I do wish the hemline on Zoe’s dress was taken up a couple of inches, I love her Alexander Wang ‘Sabine’ mesh and suede pumps.

Her heels have a sexy and edgy vibe, perfectly in line with Zoe’s style. That personal style is also evident in how Zoe wore her spiky short hair, her choice of a Bible-inspired black leather clutch, and her blood-red nails.

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Alexander Wang’s street-cool designs are made for women like Zoe Kravitz. However, Zoe also has a penchant for more traditional red carpet style heels.

See, for example, this pair of Christian Louboutin pumps that she paired with a vintage dress to a movie premiere one year earlier:

Zoe Kravitz and Gabourey Sidibe at the premiere of "Yelling To The Sky" at the Gen Art Film Festival in New York on June 9, 2011Zoe Kravitz and Gabourey Sidibe at the premiere of “Yelling To The Sky” at the Gen Art Film Festival in New York on June 9, 2011 (Credit: WENN / C.Smith)

Zoe Kravitz, dressed in a vintage outfit with Louboutin heels, attended the “Yelling to the Sky” premiere with co-star Gabourey Sidibe.

Zoe Kravitz shows off her perfect feet in Christian Louboutin pumpsZoe Kravitz shows off her perfect feet in Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: WENN / C.Smith)