Tina Fey: Taller Than You Think! Actress Sets the Record Straight on Her Height

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Tina Fey, the American actress known for “Saturday Night Live,” “Mean Girls,” “30 Rock,” and “Date Night,” stands at 5 feet 4 ½ inches (163.8 cm). This information comes directly from Fey, who corrected a common misconception about her height in an interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer, saying, “The Internet says I’m 5-foot-2. And I’m 5-4 and a half.”

She also mentioned her height in Glam in 2008. For context, the average height of an American woman is around 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm). Therefore, Fey’s height is just slightly above this average, aligning her closely with the height of many American women.

Tina Fey, at 5 feet 4 ½ inches, is taller than her 5 feet 2 inches tall husband, Jeff RichmondTina Fey, at 5 feet 4 ½ inches, is taller than her 5 feet 2 inches tall husband, Jeff Richmond (Credit: Startraksphoto / John Nacion)

Tina Fey is taller than her short husband, Jeff Richmond, who is 5 feet 2 inches tall. The couple, married in a Greek Orthodox ceremony in 2001, have two daughters: Alice Zenobia Richmond and Penelope Athena Richmond.

The height difference between Tina Fey and her husband, Jeff Richmond, becomes more pronounced when she wears high heels on the red carpet.

Actress Tina Fey displays her feet and legs at the NBC All-Star Event at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington HotelActress Tina Fey displays her feet and legs at the NBC All-Star Event at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on July 22, 2006, in Pasadena, California (Credit: S Bukley / Shutterstock)

Tina Fey’s US shoe size 7 converts to UK size 5, European size 37-38, Japanese size 23.5, and Australian size 5.

Tina Fey’s Financial Milestones: From SNL to 30 Rock

The former head writer for Saturday Night Live has an estimated net worth of $75 million dollars as of 2023.

Tina Fey was reportedly paid $500,000 per episode for her role as Elizabeth “Liz” Lemon on 30 Rock, an American satirical sitcom television series.

Tina Fey reportedly earned a hefty $500,000 salary per episode of 30 RockTina Fey reportedly earned a hefty $500,000 salary per episode of 30 Rock (Credit: S Bukley / Shutterstock)

She reportedly received a $5 million advance for her 2011 autobiographical comedy book Bossypants. Tina Fey’s earnings extend beyond her roles in “30 Rock” and the success of “Bossypants.”

Her diverse career includes significant income from writing and producing, notably for series like “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and films like “Mean Girls.”

In addition, her voice roles in animations like “Megamind” and “Soul” also contribute to her revenue. Fey also earns from hosting events and guest appearances on various shows.

The Mystery Behind Tina Fey’s Facial Scar

The facial scar on the left side of her face was a mystery for years. It was finally revealed in a profile in Vanity Fair in their January 2009 issue that you can purchase on Amazon.

Tina Fey has a thin scar on the left side of her faceTina Fey has a thin scar on the left side of her face (Credit: Instar / WENN)

“It’s impossible to talk about it without somehow seemingly exploiting it and glorifying it,” the comedian said about being slashed by a strange man when she was five years old in an alleyway behind her home in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.

“It was in, like, the front yard of her house, and somebody who just came up, and she just thought somebody marked her with a pen,” her husband Jeff Richmond added.

Tina Fey was violently slashed by a stranger when she was 5-years-old and still has a visible scarTina Fey was violently slashed by a stranger when she was 5 years old and still has a visible scar (Credit: Instar / WENN)

“I proceeded unaware of it. I was a very confident little kid. It’s really almost like I’m kind of able to forget about it until I was on-camera,” says Fey, who prefers showing her right side to the camera.

Tina Fey Rocks Textural Glam at TIFF Premiere, But Hairdo Steals the Show (For Better or Worse!)

In September 2014, Tina Fey attended the premiere of ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada. She was joined by her co-stars Jason Bateman, Connie Britton, Kathryn Hahn, Jane Fonda, Abigail Spencer, Adam Driver, and Ben Schwartz.

Tina Fey dazzles in a Christian Siriano creation at the 'This Is Where I Leave You' premiere, showcasing elegant textural details and sophisticated style at TIFFTina Fey dazzles in a Christian Siriano creation at the ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ premiere, showcasing elegant textural details and sophisticated style at TIFF (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez)

The then-44-year-old actress wore a lovely classy dress from the Christian Siriano Fall 2014 collection featuring textural fabrication and geometrically engineered embossing.

Capturing a graceful pose, Tina Fey radiates charm in her Christian Siriano Fall 2014 dress, a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern design at the film premiereCapturing a graceful pose, Tina Fey radiates charm in her Christian Siriano Fall 2014 dress, a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern design at the film premiere (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez)

Tina accessorized with Melissa Kaye Jewelry earrings and completed the outfit with a stunning pair of strappy “Audrey” sandals by Christian Louboutin.

Tina Fey shows off her feet in Christian Louboutin 'Audrey' sandals at the premiere of 'This Is Where I Leave You' at the Toronto International Film FestivalTina Fey shows off her feet in Christian Louboutin ‘Audrey’ sandals at the premiere of ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 7, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Joe Alvarez)

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