Despite a significant height difference of 152.36 centimetres (5 feet), the two women reportedly got along very well. CTV
On Guinness World Records Day, the world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, and the shortest woman, Jyoti Amge, met for afternoon tea at the Savoy Hotel in London, celebrating their remarkable achievements. Despite a height difference of over five feet, the two women formed an instant bond during their meeting, sharing common interests and enjoying each other’s company.
Gelgi, who is 215.16 centimetres (7 feet 0.7 inches) tall, and Amge, standing at just 62.8 centimetres (2 feet 0.7 inches), come from very different backgrounds but have both made their marks in history. Gelgi, a web designer from Turkey, holds several records, including the tallest living woman. She was officially recognized in 2021 and has a rare condition called Weaver syndrome, which affects her growth. In addition to being the tallest woman, Gelgi also holds the records for the largest hands on a woman (24.93 cm), the longest back on a living woman (59.90 cm), and the longest ears on a female (9.58 cm). Her impressive accomplishments have even been featured in a Guinness World Records documentary, “Rumeysa: Walking Tall,” where she journeys across the US meeting fellow record holders.
Amge, born in India, has achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that affects the development of cartilage in the limbs, causing her to grow to just 62.8 cm. Despite her small size, Amge has built a career in acting and media, appearing on television shows like “American Horror Story: Freak Show” as the character Ma Petite, a role that made her the shortest actress ever. Amge is also a popular figure on social media and has been a guest on the Italian TV show “Lo Show Dei Record.”
During their meeting, Gelgi and Amge discovered they had more in common than just their record-breaking status. “We do have things in common. We both love make-up, self-care, jewellery, and doing our nails,” Gelgi said. Despite the challenges of making eye contact due to their height difference, Gelgi described their meeting as “great,” and Amge expressed her happiness at meeting another world record holder. “I’m so happy to meet her,” she said.
Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday, remarked that the meeting was a celebration of differences. “By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” he said. Both Gelgi and Amge were recognized as GWR ICONS in the 2025 edition of the Guinness World Records book, a new category designed to honor outstanding individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in their respective fields.
The afternoon tea between Gelgi and Amge was more than just a meeting of world record holders; it was a powerful reminder of how differences can bring people together, fostering mutual understanding and respect. Through their meeting, they celebrated their achievements and showed the world that no matter how different we may be, we can always find common ground.
