The tallest woman in the world, 27-year-old Rumeysa Gelgi (2.15 metres), and the shortest, 30-year-old Jyoti Amge (62.8 centimetres), met for the first time in London to have tea together, in occasion of Guinness World Record Day 2024. “Our goal is to inspire people with visible differences to find the courage to show themselves,” they said.
The meeting between Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman in the world (2.15 m) and Jyoti Amge, the shortest (62 cm) – Photo @GuinnessWorldRecords
The tallest woman in the world, the 27 year old Believing Enter (2.15 metres), and the shortest, the 30-year-old Jyoti Amge (62.8 centimetres), met today, Thursday 21 November, in London to have tea together on the occasion of Guinness World Record Day 2024.
The event took place at the hotel The Savoy and the couple was awarded as icona del Guinness World Record in the 70th anniversary edition of the book.
Gelgi, a Turkish researcher and developer, is suffers from Weaver’s syndromea disease that causes accelerated growth and skeletal deformations. Amge, on the other hand, is an Indian actress (she also appeared in the popular US TV series American Horror Story) and suffers from a form of dwarfism called acondroplasia.
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The 27-year-old said meeting Jyoti for the first time “was truly incredible. Sometimes it was difficult to look each other in the eyes, because of our height difference, but it was fantastic.” “We have so many things in common: we both love the trick, the take care of ourselves and the nails”, he added.
Gelgi explained: “Our goal is inspire the people with visible differences to find the courage to show yourself. I want to make people understand that being different is okay.”
“I’m used to looking up and seeing people taller than mebut today I was very happy to look up and see the tallest woman in the world – said the 30-year-old – I’m very happy to have met Rumeysa, she’s a woman so good and I felt comfortable talking to her.”
Also present at the meeting was the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records Craig Glenday. “Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences, and by bringing these two extraordinary and iconic women together, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and with us,” she explained.
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## Interview with Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we have the extraordinary privilege of speaking with two incredible individuals – Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman. Their meeting on Guinness World Records Day underscores the power of embracing diversity and celebrating what makes each of us unique.
**Personal Journeys:**
* **Rumeysa**, your height difference is a result of Weaver’s Syndrome. What has been your most significant challenge navigating a world not built for someone your stature? Conversely, **Jyoti**, living with achondroplasia has undoubtedly presented its own obstacles. Would you share some of the misconceptions or prejudices you’ve encountered because of your height?
* **Both:** What are some of the misconceptions people have about living with your respective conditions? How do you challenge those assumptions through your visibility and advocacy?
**Shared Experiences and Commonalities:**
* **Rumeysa** mentioned finding common ground through shared interests like makeup and self-care. **Jyoti**, can you expand on those shared interests and how they bridge the perceived differences between your experiences?
* **Both:** What advice would you give to individuals who may be struggling to embrace their own unique physical attributes? What message of hope and acceptance would you share?
**The Power of Representation:**
* **Craig Glenday**, as the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, highlighted the importance of celebrating differences. How do you see this meeting further that mission?
* **Rumeysa and Jyoti:** How does your presence on the global stage, particularly as Guinness World Record holders, empower others who might feel marginalized or unseen?
**Looking Ahead:**
* **Rumeysa**, you mentioned inspiring others to find the courage to show themselves. What future projects or initiatives are you working on to further that goal?
* **Jyoti**, your acting career has provided a significant platform for representation. What role do you see media and entertainment playing in shifting societal perceptions of diversity and disability?
**Closing Remarks:**
* **Rumeysa and Jyoti:** What is one key takeaway you hope viewers and readers will gain from your story?
Thank you both for sharing your inspiring stories and for reminding us all that true beauty and strength lie in embracing our differences.
