Overcoming Height Expectations: How 5’2″ Melissa McCarthy Dominates Hollywood with Confidence

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Melissa McCarthy is believed to be 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), which makes her shorter than the average American woman. Her husband, Ben Falcone, is taller than her, measuring 5′ 6″ (168 cm).

Melissa McCarthy met her future husband Ben Falcone at The Groundlings, an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre in Los AngelesMelissa McCarthy met her future husband, Ben Falcone, at The Groundlings, an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Melissa McCarthy’s Shoe Size and Style Choices

Despite her 5’2″ stature, McCarthy approaches her roles with the boldness of someone much larger.

“I always think I’m a 6-foot-4 guy who can do everything — and then I realize I’m 5-2 and I can’t. I still run at it with the gusto of a 6-4 man,” she said about her height in an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment.

Melissa McCarthy’s US shoe size of 7 converts to a UK size 4.5, an EU size 37.5, and an Australian size 5.5.

Melissa McCarthy shows off her size 7 (US) feet in bejeweled animal print heelsMelissa McCarthy shows off her size 7 (US) feet in bejeweled animal print heels (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)

Elegance at the Palm Springs International Film Festival: McCarthy’s Stylish Appearance

In January 2014, Melissa McCarthy attended Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch during the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Melissa McCarthy's outfit consisted of an ASOS floral-print wrap dress featuring a tulip skirt, which offered her a flattering silhouette, emphasizing her figure with its designMelissa McCarthy’s outfit consisted of an ASOS floral-print wrap dress featuring a tulip skirt, which offered her a flattering silhouette, emphasizing her figure with its design (Credit: SIPA / Nikki Nelson/ FayesVision / WENN)

The ‘Bridesmaids’ actress looked stunning in a flattering floral-patterned wrap dress by ASOS. We’d ditch the black-and-orange snakeskin clutch, though, as it seemed out of place.

A simple black or white clutch would have been perfect since her dress was already busy enough.

Melissa McCarthy at the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch held at The Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California, on January 5, 2014Melissa McCarthy at the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch held at The Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California, on January 5, 2014 (Credit: SIPA / Nikki Nelson/ FayesVision / WENN)

The Right Fit: McCarthy’s Experiment With Jimmy Choo “Hammer” Sandals

Melissa’s strappy shoes added an edge to her look. Unfortunately, they did not complement her outfit. We think she should have worn a pair of leg-lengthening platform pumps instead.

Melissa McCarthy wearing Jimmy Choo "Hammer" sandalsMelissa McCarthy wearing Jimmy Choo “Hammer” sandals (Credit: SIPA / Nikki Nelson/ FayesVision / WENN)

Her Jimmy Choo “Hammer” sandals are soft suede and have a lace-up front that guarantees proper fitting.

Another feature we love is the 4.7-inch stacked heels, which come in black-and-white horizontal stripes. Completing these sandals are the 0.8-inch platforms and the zip fastening at the back.

Jimmy Choo Hammer Sandals

Jimmy Choo "Hammer" Sandals

Jimmy Choo "Hammer" SandalsJimmy Choo “Hammer” Sandals, €825