History Main / StatuesqueStunner

* WonderWoman, of course. And many other women from Paradise Island, as well. In Wondy's case this is especially noticeable in ''JusticeLeagueTheNewFrontier'' when she gets down from a table she was standing on and shows that she's taller that Superman.

* WonderWoman, of course. And many other women from Paradise Island, as well.

* ''RivalSchools''[='=] Natsu Ayuhara, who is a shade under 6 feet tall and gets more than her fair share of fanservice shots.

They are also quite common in the {{Superhero}} genre and often accompanied by the MostCommonSuperpower. And as with examples of MostCommonSuperpower, sometimes tall heroines are so much the norm that they have to be ''extremely'' tall to really stand out. Looking at published {{canon}} references like DC's ''Who's Who'' and Marvel's ''OfficialHandbookOfTheMarvelUniverse'', one gets the impression that the ''average'' height for female characters is something like 5'10" or 5'11" (and that for male characters, it's about 6'3").

They are also quite common in the {{Superhero}} genre and often accompanied by the MostCommonSuperpower. And as with examples of MostCommonSuperpower, sometimes tall heroines are so much the norm that they have to be ''extremely'' tall to really stand out.

*** Andromeda, her CaptainErsatz in the LegionOfSuperHeroes, is 6'2".

* Caitlin Fairchild of ''{{Gen 13}}'' is 6'4", [[HulkingOut but only when using her powers]].

* Elena from ''StreetFighterIII'' is definitely this. DependingOnTheArtist, [[StreetFighterII Chun-Li's]] [[ShesGotLegs long stems]] qualify her as well, although her official height is listed as 5' 6½".

* Sigourney Weaver is over 6 feet tall, is most famous for playing [[ActionGirl Ripley]] in the ''{{Alien}}'' films, and anyone who's seen ''GalaxyQuest'' knows how hot she can be.

* Margaret Shaw, a former superhero turned bodyguard-for-hire in the ''GlobalGuardiansPBEMUniverse'', stands 7'9". She's also [[NighInvulnerability NighInvulnerable]] and capable of lifting semi-trucks over her head.

Women, on average, are shorter than men. And often, their charms come from being petite. Because of this, in our society, tall females [[HugeSchoolgirl often feel awkward and out of place]], and some men will feel uncomfortable when it comes to [[TinyGuyHugegirl having a relationship with a woman who towers over them]], similar to [[NoGuyWantsAnAmazon someone stronger than them]].

# She must be either taller than most men in her setting or stand at ''least'' 5′8″ (172 cm) tall.

* In ''AirMaster'', the eponymous streetfighter—real name, 'Maki'—is this, as well as a HugeSchoolgirl and an ActionGirl. During the opening, she's seen walking through an average, crowded Tokyo street—heads and shoulders above everyone else. Most of her height is in her [[ShesGotLegs legs]], which is handy since they're also her [[ExtremityExtremist main weapon]]. As for being 'stunning'... well, several guys in the show seems to think so, at least.
* Viletta Nu, Cornelia Li Britannia and Milly Ashford from ''CodeGeass''.

* [[NewGods BigBarda]] is...well...''[[CaptainObvious BIG]]''. Just ''look'' at the page image—[[BeyondTheImpossible she towers over]] ''{{SUPERMAN}}!''

* Starfire of the ''Comicbook/TeenTitans'' is especially tall at 6'4" (with EightiesHair and heels often adding even more inches to that!)

* [[MsMarvel Carol Danvers]] is 5′11″, and she's largely considered to be [[MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] AlternateCompanyEquivalent of Wonder Woman.

* Storm of the Comicbook/{{X-Men}}, at 5′11″, certainly qualifies.

* Caitlin Fairchild of ''Gen13'' is 6′4″.

* Laura Prepon, who played Donna Pinciotti on ''[[That70sShow That '70s Show]]'', is 5′10″, and throughout the series, was touted as [[InformedAttractiveness the single hottest girl in Point Place]], to the point that Eric Forman was supposedly too far out of his league to be with her. While Laura Prepon was indeed hot, it's quite the stretch to say she was ''the'' hottest girl on the show, especially when MilaKunis was a co-star.

* [[MsFanservice Grune]] of ''TalesOfLegendia'' is one of the tallest characters in the cast, which enables her to [[MarshmallowHell smother]] her friends, during her [[CloudCuckoolander quirky]] [[LaserGuidedAmnesia amnesiac phase]].
* Vanessa Lewis, Sarah Bryant and Dural from ''VirtuaFighter''.
* Elena from ''StreetFighterIII'' is definitely this. DependingOnTheArtist, [[StreetFighterII Chun Li's]] [[ShesGotLegs long stems]] qualify her as well.
* Also from the ''StreetFighter'' series: [[StreetFighterAlpha Rose]] (5′10″) and [[StreetFighterIV C. Viper]] (5′9″).

* Fran from ''FinalFantasyXII'' towers over most of the cast at 6′1¾″.

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* Margaret Shaw, a former superhero turned bodyguard-for-hire in the ''GlobalGuardiansPBEMUniverse'', stands 7′9″. She's also NighInvulnerable and capable of lifting semi-trucks over her head.

* C.J. Cragg from ''TheWestWing''. [[RealLifeWritesThePlot No doubt inspired by her actress]], Allison Janney.

** Huntress
** PowerGirl
** Starfire

** Likewise Power Princess of the SquadronSupreme, who is Marvel's CaptainErsatz of Wondy.

But then there are some women for whom ''this'' trope applies. These are the women whose overall charm comes from their height. Even if they themselves don't acknowledge it, the story and/or characters make it clear that her height is one of her distinguishing charms. Also, in fiction, tall women tend to be {{Tomboy}}s and sometimes fall into the ActionGirl archetype. They are also quite common in the {{Superhero}} genre and often accompanied by the MostCommonSuperpower. Due to their extreme height, she will, more often than not, have [[ShesGotLegs nice, long legs]].

** So is Knockout, a second-string character from the ''{{Superboy}}'' and ''SecretSix'' books.
* WonderWoman, of course. And many of the women from Paradise Island, as well.
** Other towering DCComics superheroines include the Huntress, PowerGirl, Starfire and Raven.

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->'''John Taggart:''' "Six-foot blonde women grow on trees in California."

-->'''[[EddieMurphy Axel Foley]]:''' "What would you say if I said a six-foot blonde works here?"
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-->'''John Taggart:''' "Six-foot blonde women grow on trees in California."
-->'''Billy Rosewood:''' "He's right. They're everywhere."
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[[caption-width-right:218:[[NewGods That's a]] ''[[NewGods whole lotta]]'' [[NewGods woman.]]]]

# She must be either taller than most men in her setting or stand at ''least'' 5′8″ (172 cm) tall.

* [[MsMarvel Carol Danvers]] is 5′11″, and she's largely considered to be [[MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] AlternateCompanyEquivalent of Wonder Woman.

* Storm of the Comicbook/{{X-Men}}, at 5′11″, certainly qualifies.

* Caitlin Fairchild of ''Gen13'' is 6′4″.

* Laura Prepon, who played Donna Pinciotti on ''[[That70sShow That '70s Show]]'', is 5′10″, and throughout the series, was touted as [[InformedAttractiveness the single hottest girl in Point Place]], to the point that Eric Forman was supposedly too far out of his league to be with her. While Laura Prepon was indeed hot, it's quite the stretch to say she was ''the'' hottest girl on the show, especially when MilaKunis was a co-star.

* Also from the ''StreetFighter'' series: [[StreetFighterAlpha Rose]] (5′10″) and [[StreetFighterIV C. Viper]] (5′9″).

* Fran from ''FinalFantasyXII'' towers over most of the cast at 6′1¾″.

* Margaret Shaw, a former superhero turned bodyguard-for-hire in the ''GlobalGuardiansPBEMUniverse'', stands 7′9″. She's also NighInvulnerable and capable of lifting semi-trucks over her head.

# She must be either taller than most men in her setting or stand at ''least'' 5'8" (172 cm) tall.

* In ''AirMaster'', the eponymous streetfighter--real name, 'Maki'--is this, as well as a HugeSchoolgirl and an ActionGirl. During the opening, she's seen walking through an average, crowded Tokyo street - heads and shoulders above everyone else. Most of her height is in her [[ShesGotLegs legs]], which is handy since they're also her [[ExtremityExtremist main weapon]]. As for being 'stunning'... well, several guys in the show seems to think so, at least.
* Viletta Nu, Cornelia Li Britannia, and Milly Ashford from ''CodeGeass''.

** So is her EvilCounterpart, Red She-Hulk and her [[TheRival rival]] Thundra. Lyra, the ''other'' SheHulk, is this also.
* [[NewGods BigBarda]] is...well...''[[CaptainObvious BIG]]''. Just ''look'' at the page image--[[BeyondTheImpossible she towers over]] ''{{SUPERMAN}}!''
** So is Knockout, a second-string character from the ''{{Superboy}}'' and ''{{SecretSix}}'' books.

* [[MsMarvel Carol Danvers]] is 5'11", and she's largely considered to be [[MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] AlternateCompanyEquivalent of WonderWoman.

* Storm of the XMen, at 5' 11", certainly qualifies.

* The AmazonianBeauty, Stunner from ''SpiderMan'', whose [[ExactWords name]] is [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin quite appropriate]].
* Caitlin Fairchild of ''Gen13'' is 6' 4".

* C. J. Cragg from ''TheWestWing''. [[RealLifeWritesThePlot No doubt inspired by her actress]] Allison Janney.

* Laura Prepon, who was Donna Pinciotti on ''[[That70sShow That 70s Show]]'' is 5'10", and throughout the series, was touted as [[InformedAttractiveness the single hottest girl in Point Place]], to the point that Eric Forman was supposedly way out of his league to be with her. While Laura Prepon was indeed hot, it's quite the stretch to say she was ''the'' hottest girl on the show, especially when MilaKunis was a costar.

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* Samus from ''{{Metroid}}'' is over six feet tall outside of her suit. Inside, her height is BeyondTheImpossible.

* Vanessa Lewis, Sarah Bryant, and Dural from ''{{VirtuaFighter}}''.

* Also from the ''StreetFighter'' series: [[StreetFighterAlpha Rose]] (5'10) and [[StreetFighterIV C. Viper]] (5'9").

* Fran from ''FinalFantasyXII'' towers over most of the cast at 6' 1 3/4".

* Margaret Shaw, a former superhero turned bodyguard-for-hire in the ''GlobalGuardiansPBEMUniverse'' stands 7'9". She's also NighInvulnerable and capable of lifting semi-trucks over her head.

* In ''{{Futurama}}'', Leela herself is a more standard example, as she stands shoulder to shoulder with Fry and [[HotAmazon can clobber anyone, and still be gorgeous]].

* TruthInTelevision: Most working models are very tall, the better to show off the clothes.
* Sigourney Weaver is over 6 ft tall, is most famous for playing [[ActionGirl Ripley]] in the ''{{Alien}}'' films, and anyone who's seen ''GalaxyQuest'' knows how hot she can be.

* Serena Williams, and ''especially'' the much taller Venus Williams.

* Lucy Lawless

* Cate Blanchett

* Fran from ''FinalFantasyXII'' towers over most of the cast at 6' 1 3/4".

* Viletta Nu, Cornelia Li Britannia, and Milly Ashford from ''CodeGeass''.

* [[SleepModeSize When she's not]] the TokenLoli, ''MacrossFrontier''[='s=] Klan Klan is shown to be a '''[[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever sixty-something feet tall giantess]]'''.