Anna Kendrick’s Height & Heels: How the 5’1″ Star Uses Designer Shoes to Elevate Every Look

Standing at 5 feet 1 inch (154.9 cm)—though she has often claimed 5′ 2″—and wearing a US women’s size 7, Anna Kendrick may be petite, but her style is anything but small—balancing sophistication, playful charm, and modern edge in looks that consistently flatter her frame.

From structured tailoring and sleek suiting to whimsical, feminine dresses and perfectly proportioned silhouettes, she often relies on well-chosen high heels to elongate her figure and highlight her polished, fashion-forward aesthetic.

Anna Kendrick flaunts her legs in a bright yellow Maticevski Pre-Fall 2023 dress and metallic gold sandals at the “Alice, Darling” Premiere during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 11, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario (Credit: Captive Camera / Cover Images)

The Story Behind Anna Kendrick’s First $1,000 Louboutins

Before the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of 2009’s Up in the Air, she did not have the money to buy a pair of Christian Louboutin heels.

“I was not famous, so nobody wanted to lend me shoes, but I was broke,” she shared during a 2017 episode of The Jess Cagle Interview.

“I got talked into spending the money I really didn’t have on a pair of Louboutins. They were $1,000. I still have them. They’re super-sparkly and spangly, but I will never get rid of them because I’m like, ‘I spent my rent on you.'”

Anna Kendrick stuns in a strapless black Dolce & Gabbana gown with a sheer corset bodice and voluminous lace skirt, accessorized with a chic satin clutch at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala on September 25, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)

To boost her height and elongate her legs, Anna Kendrick is frequently featured on Your Next Shoes in high heels from footwear brands such as Gianvito Rossi, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Stella Luna, Giuseppe Zanotti, and Casadei.

Red-Carpet Heels That Elevate Her Petite Frame

Anna Kendrick’s designer heels flawlessly enhance her chic style, each pair adding a bold, distinctive element that elevates her red-carpet ensembles.

Anna Kendrick’s selection of designer heels enhances her stature and reflects her versatile fashion sense, effortlessly transitioning from classic elegance to bold statements.

Anna Kendrick shows off her feet in bold yellow Jimmy Choo heels adorned with fringe and studded details (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)

Anna Kendrick steps out in striking Charlotte Olympia high heels, featuring a signature heart detail at the heel and bold red stiletto accents (Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN)

How Anna Kendrick Balances Comfort, Confidence & High Heels

“I was angsty about my height when I was younger,” the 5ft 1 (154.9 cm) tall actress revealed in an interview with Esquire in May 2015. “But I love it now. Why wouldn’t you want to be a little compact being?”

“I also think… I used to think that guys preferred tall women. But plenty of them like short girls. Tall girls, short girls. Just any girls, you know?” she added about men who prefer petite women. In interviews, she normally claims to be 5′ 2″ (157 cm).

“I have the advantage of being pretty small, so if I’m flying myself, I’m flying coach. To save the money. I just put in my headphones and it’s no big thing. I keep my head down, wear a hoodie or a hat—but sometimes not even that. I’m small. People miss me,” Kendrick told the magazine about the advantages of being petite.

Anna Kendrick dazzles in a strapless neon yellow mini dress paired with silver peep-toe heels, looking noticeably petite next to her taller co-stars, Kaniehtiio Horn and Mary Nighy, at the “Alice, Darling” premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario (Credit: Captive Camera / Cover Images)

Petite Power Dressing: Anna Kendrick’s Style Philosophy

“When I was younger I specifically wouldn’t wear heels because even in heels I’m still not tall. You know the way you get yourself worked up when you’re a kid? I had this crazy idea that if I wore them people would notice and say, ‘You’re not even tall in heels!’ I committed to flip-flops and sneakers because I was like, ‘I’m short and that’s just what it is, and I don’t want to try and correct something,'” she revealed to Glamour in September 2015.

“If I’m getting dressed up, I want to have legs,” she added about wearing high heels to make her legs look longer.

Anna Kendrick shows off how high heels can effortlessly elongate her legs, from classic black peep-toe pumps at the Hollywood Film Festival to silver strappy stilettos paired with a feathery pink mini dress at the Grammys (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Apega / WENN)

One of the shortest women in Hollywood, Anna also discussed her height in an interview with Elle in 2012. “I’m 5’2 and being around massive football players makes you wonder if you’re the same species!”

Anna Kendrick Stuns in a Cutout Carven Dress and Louboutin Boots on The Late Show With David Letterman

Not confident about her height as a child, Anna Kendrick sported a sexy little black dress in December 2014 while appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman in New York City to promote her new movie musical, Into the Woods.

Anna Kendrick wears a cutout dress outside the Late Show with David Letterman studio in New York City on December 16, 2014 (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)

Adding several inches of height with high heels, the successful movie actress wore a Carven belted dress featuring a large cutout at the chest that highlighted her cleavage.

Anna Kendrick steps out in a flirty black cutout dress that highlights her petite frame, pairing the look with bold purple-and-black Christian Louboutin “Corsita” ankle boots (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)

For her David Letterman appearance, she paired her sexy dress with a stunning pair of black-and-purple Christian Louboutin “Corsita” ankle boots.

Close-up of Anna Kendrick’s Christian Louboutin “Corsita” ankle boots, featuring purple suede, black patent leather, whipstitch detailing, and signature red soles (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)

Even if the dress itself leaned simple, you have to give Anna credit—few could stride so confidently in Christian Louboutin’s sculptural “Corsita” ankle boots.

Petite Style Inspiration Beyond Anna Kendrick

Before we wrap, it’s worth noting that Anna Kendrick’s approach to dressing her petite frame mirrors a broader style playbook shared by many under-5’3″ celebrities.

From proportion-flattering silhouettes to height-boosting heels, petite fashion offers endless inspiration. Below, explore more stars who elevate their style with smart footwear choices and confidence-driven dressing.