Kaya Scodelario’s Height and Shoe Size: How She Compares to Lookalike Kristen Stewart

Since rising to international prominence as the enigmatic Effy Stonem on the 2007 E4 series Skins, British actress Kaya Scodelario has maintained a steady presence in both independent cinema and major Hollywood franchises like The Maze Runner.

Beyond her acting range, Kaya Scodelario is frequently noted for her striking resemblance to Kristen Stewart, often topping lists of celebrity lookalikes.

Slightly taller at 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7.5, Scodelario contrasts subtly with Stewart, who stands 5ft 3¾ (161.9 cm) and wears a US size 6.5. Despite these differences, their shared effortless, cool-girl edge has made both women enduring icons of contemporary style.

Kaya Scodelario (L) and Kristen Stewart are frequently mistaken for one another thanks to their strikingly similar features, dark hair, and shared cool-girl, slightly androgynous aesthetic (Credit: Zibi / Mario Mitsis / Lia Toby / WENN / Daniel Deme / Avalon)

Scodelario’s entry into the industry is a testament to her early ambition.

At just 14 years old, she attended an open casting call in London for Skins, famously inflating her age on the audition forms to meet the show’s 16-plus requirement. In a 2019 retrospective with The Hollywood Reporter, she detailed the serendipitous moment her career began:

One day, my drama teacher at school said, off the cuff, that they were doing open auditions for this show [Skins], and it happened to be on my way home from school. So, I went to have a look at the people in line, see who was auditioning and just sit there and dream that it would be me.

Kaya Scodelario attends the “Queen & Slim” UK Premiere at Rich Mix Cinema on January 28, 2020, in London, England

I was sitting across the road, and this producer [Bryan Elsley] came outside to have a cigarette. He saw me across the road and for some reason, he came over and asked me if I wanted to audition. I said, “Yes,” but I knew I was too young because I was told you had to be 16 and up. So, I lied and said that I was 16 and a half, and he let me audition.

Then, they called back and said that I was too old. Then, I admitted that I lied about my age. Luckily, they gave me the opportunity. I happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Kaya Scodelario steps out with her Skins co-stars, Larissa Wilson and Mike Bailey, at the 2008 British Comedy Awards, pairing a strapless black top and red plaid mini skirt with classic black ankle-strap heels for a youthful, red-carpet-ready finish on December 6, 2008

Reflecting her transition from teen star to red-carpet fixture, Scodelario made a notable appearance at the London premiere of In the Heart of the Sea at Leicester Square in December 2015.

Kaya Scodelario wears her hair down at the UK premiere of “In the Heart of the Sea” on December 2, 2015, at Leicester Square in London

She attended the event to support her then-fiancé, American actor Benjamin Walker, who starred in the maritime epic.

The couple, who met on the set of The Moon and the Sun, married shortly after the premiere in late 2015, but they separated in 2024.

Ben Walker and Kaya Scodelario pose for photos at the UK premiere of “In the Heart of the Sea”

Kaya took our breath away in a head-to-toe Chanel ensemble.

The Maze Runner star kept things effortlessly chic in a minimalist black dress, softened by a whisper-light chiffon panel that floated from the waist and fluttered as she walked, subtly revealing her toned legs with each step.

Kaya Scodelario arrives on the blue carpet in a minimalist black dress, letting her statement ankle-strap heels add texture and drama to the sleek silhouette

The star kept her makeup light, using dark eyeliner and subtle pink lipstick. She accessorized with a Chanel clutch and gold jewelry.

Kaya Scodelario shows off her engagement ring and a Chanel clutch

When we said head-to-toe Chanel, we meant head-to-toe Chanel. The actress finished her ensemble with a pair of Chanel cage sandals that featured a white floral detail on the front.

A closer look highlights the glossy black heels, detailed with sculptural white floral embellishments running down the center straps

Upon closer inspection of her footwear, we also caught a slight toe overhang!

A close-up reveals a slight toe overhang at the front of the sandals, a common fit issue with narrow, strappy evening heels

The rest of Kaya’s ensemble is so classy and stunning that we’re willing to overlook this faux pas.

Kaya Scodelario’s right-foot floral vine tattoo subtly steals the spotlight, framed by glossy black straps and a clean, understated pedicure

From Chanel Heels to Fit Fails: When Style Meets Reality

Whether worn by fashion-week regulars or red-carpet risk-takers, Chanel heels remain a staple in celebrity wardrobes—celebrated as much for their elegance as for the fit challenges that can come with delicate, strappy designs.

From classic slingbacks to statement platforms, even the most polished looks can reveal real-world issues like toe overhang, proving that footwear details matter just as much as the outfit itself.