Standing At 2’1”, The World’s Smallest Woman Meets The World’s Tallest Woman At 7′ 1” For The First Time

Last week, Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman at 2’1″, appeared on This Morning Show in the U.K. to celebrate the 20th annual World Record Day. Jyoti has held the record since 2011, when she turned 18, and she says it has always been a dream come true. 

In her interview with Cat Deely and Dermot O’Leary, Jyoti candidly discussed her challenges and accomplishments. Her translator, Amol Pangul, shared that “the best part of her life was being the Guinness World Record holder, which gave her confidence.”

Because of the Guinness record, she grew her acting career, starring in the fourth season of American Horror Story: Freak Show, where she appeared as Ma Petite.

Despite her many accomplishments, Jyoti still faces everyday struggles, such as needing help from friends or family whenever she leaves the house and navigating the challenge of dressing like an adult while only fitting into toddler sizes. 

However, as Pangul explained, these challenges are eased at home, where “she has everything according to her height, so she can easily reach the things she wants.”

In celebration of the Guinness World Record book’s 70th-anniversary edition, Jyoti was joined by Rumeysa Gelgi, the record holder for the world’s tallest woman, standing at 7’1”.

Earlier that day, they celebrated their accomplishments by meeting for the first time for high tea at the Savoy Hotel in London. There, they bonded over their shared interests, such as fashion and self-care. 

Rumeysa said: “It was so amazing meeting Jyoti for the first time.”

The Guinness World Records representative praised the pair, saying, “Thank you for your integrity, respect, passion, fun, and, of course, the very important inclusiveness.”

Summing up the day, Rumeysa reflected on their bond: “We both have a lot in common. We might look opposite, but we have so much in common.”