Incredible moment world’s shortest woman meets the world’s tallest – and discover they have lots in common
THE world’s shortest woman says a big hello to the world’s tallest as they meet yesterday for the first time.
Jyoti Amge, 30, who is 2ft 1in, and 7ft 1in Rumeysa Gelgi, 27, shared their different perspectives on life over afternoon tea.
Actress Jyoti has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, while web designer Rumeysa has Weaver syndrome, which leads to accelerated growth and skeletal deformities.
The pair met at The Savoy hotel in London to mark the 70th anniversary of Guinness World Records — and to chat about their lives.
Jyoti, from India, said: “I’m used to looking up and seeing people taller than me and was so happy to look up today and see the world’s tallest woman.
“I’m delighted that I’ve met Rumeysa.
“She is so good natured, and I felt very comfortable talking to her.”
Rumeysa, from Turkey, uses a wheelchair but can stand for short periods with a walker.
She said: “It was difficult for us to make eye contact at times due to our height difference but meeting her was so amazing.
“We do have things in common — we both love make-up, self-care and doing our nails.”
The title-holders were honoured as GWR Icons in the latest book, alongside the tallest man, 8ft 3in Turkish farmer Sultan Kosen, 41, and Diana Armstrong, 66, from the US, whose 42ft 10in fingernails are the world’s longest.
Editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said: “The Guinness World Records Icons is all about celebrating differences.”