Just look at Hollywood, and you'll find tons of examples of tall female celebrities dating men who are shorter than them. But many shorter gents feel like women only like taller men, so they don't stand a chance especially with a taller woman. There's some truth to this. Many women prefer men who are taller than them. Or at least they say they do. When it comes down to it, most women value non-physical traits way more than anything as superficial as height. TRENDING: But this post isn't about attraction. It's simply meant to inspire by showcasing examples of taller women who fell head over heels for men of modest stature. So, from Hollywood magnates to bombshell supermodels, here are 15 famous tall women who love short men. If you recognize Deryck, it's because he's the frontman for , a Grammy-nominated rock band that gained massive popularity in the early 2000s Anyone else remember?? Clare is also an entertainment industry vet, having acted in movies like Walk the Line and Black Snake Moan. Some people think this much of a size difference between a husband and wife is weird. I say more power to Clare and Seth! It's funny…most people don't realize that Mark Wahlberg is a shorter man because he's, well, Mark Wahlberg i. She never hesitates to add a few inches to her figure by wearing heels, and neither does he. Say what you want about the man it's probably true , but you have to admit: Tom Cruise is a phenomenal actor have you seen Vanilla Sky?? It's easy to imagine how Katie Holmes fell for him, but it's equally easy to understand why she left him you know, the whole lunatic Scientologist thing…. Clearly, they haven't met my girlfriend. Sooo many brownie points if she reads this! Maybe she loves Mazur because he's easy on the eyes. Heck, maybe he just has an amazing personality. Whatever the reason, it's not his six foot frame. Height isn't everything, fellas! Then again, at 5'11, going exclusively for taller gents eliminates more than half the dating pool. Nicole Kidman married Tom Cruise after meeting on the set of , but they ended up getting divorced about 11 years later. She was involved with rockstar Lenny Kravitz, who is four inches shorter than her, along with country rocker Keith Urban. I mean, compared to her boyfriend, Harry Po—I mean, Daniel Radcliffe, she's a minor celebrity. She's known for her casting abilities, and she's acted in Academy Award winning movies like Still Alice. But I had to include them because a seven inch height difference is pretty epic. Dahl is a writer and former fashion model. She's written for publications like Vogue and The Guardian, and she's even penned her own books. I'm not one for celebrity gossip, but I did come across a quote from Diaz that reveals one reason behind her attraction to Madden: He's hot. Coming from a woman who's dated Justin Timberlake and six foot three Alex Rodriguez, I'd say we can chalk one up for Team Short Men. Speaking of Penn, is worth a watch if you haven't seen it. They always seem very comfortable together. Fey never leaves the high heels at home to avoid embarrassing her husband. You can tell that they're totally at ease with their height difference. But moving from George Clooney to a shorter, non-Clooney man? This is clearly a victory for short men everywhere. High fives all around! And if you ever meet Jared Pobre, please give him a firm handshake for me. Conclusion Yes, it's true that many women prefer tall men, or at least men who are taller than they are. But contrary to popular belief, it's not always true. SEE ALSO: There are plenty of women who love shorter men, from famous actresses to supermodels to that barista you've been meaning to ask out tip: don't take her to a coffee shop. Leave a comment below! Thanks for the article. Those qualities are usually traded for beauty and youth. Why SHOULD people be attracted to you? Nice to see these lighthearted posts every once in a while. Because I was dressed well and look like I have my life together. Or maybe they have asian fever, who knows! All bets are off when fame and money are involved. Go to any date site and the filter most used is height. The men could have a head that looks like a Volkswagen with its doors open but if they stand 6 feet or more they stand a pretty decent chance — and certainly a better chance than shorties. That said, in my own life just about every woman I have ever dated has been either my height or noticeably taller. The bigger cavemen were seen as more capable of fighting off those saber-tooths and hauling back the meat. But you can override a lack of height by being confident and by being a gentleman. I fell in love with his heart and personality, not his height. I have the past many years had some financial success and now women who totally tower over me have no problem with my extreme shortness and seem to lavish in the life style provided even though in many cases I come below their boobs and find it a turn on as do I to bed these long legged beauties that have to slip their shoes off and lean and bend way down so our lips can meet and to see the faces on other people when this occurs is sometimes priceless. Male shortness plus a very large bankroll equals height. I have always had a serious conflict, my addiction to wearing hi heels and being with shorter goodlooking men. I find these women to be very shallow and for the ones who can get past the height difference, they find the most satisfying sexual experience of their life. My husband and I have been together for 18 years since I was 16. Makes me sad to see these guys making comments about the only short guys that get tall women are the rich and successful. Confidence will take you a long way and the women that only want tall guys are not the kind of women you want to be with. The height difference is very noticeable and we do get looks but we hardly notice them anymore. After I got to know her I asked her out. One bad first date, a great second date and I was hooked. Forget about the height and focus on the girl.