However, for the following 15 women, they have been blessed with the longest legs in the world. Now, you may not think a long pair of pins is just one of those random physical traits that won’t really affect a person’s life in any significant way, however, this ladies have taken one privileged step into acting, modelling and even into the record books.
Prepare to have your jaws drop all the way to the floor, and be amazed by these stunning ladies. You’ll also find out just how fierce the competition is to officially hold the title of, ‘longest legs in the world’. As ZZ Top once sang, ‘She’s got legs and she knows how to use them…”
In 2014. at the age of just 18-years-old, this Russian beauty beat out 52 other contestants to be crowned ‘Miss Longest Legs’ in an annual contest held in Russia
15. Anastasia Strashevskaya – 42″
However, Anastasia Strashevskaya promised not to let her newfound overnight popularity distract her from her studies, as she is still training to become a lawyer. In fact, not only does she use the money she earns from modelling to help with her course fees, but she also treated her parents!With brains as well as beauty, her parents must certainly be proud! In fact, in an interview, Anastasia said, “My family is very proud of me! I just believed in my fairy tale and in my dream – and it happened.”
Anastasia Strashevskaya – 42″
Since winning the competition and the $2,750 prize, Anastasia became a local celebrity and was featured in news outlets all over the world. But, she seems to be extremely focused on her future, stating, “I will not leave [the Novosibirsk Institute of Law] under any circumstances and in the future I want to engage in civil law.”Despite the fact longs legs can lead to an illustrious modelling career, Samantha Lawrence from England is actually a maths teacher!
14. Samantha Lawrence – 44″
Standing at 6’1″ and boasting 44″ legs, Samantha has openly admittedly that she often struggles to find respectable clothes that fit her, and this could cause her students to become a little distracted in the classroom.Despite not being a model, we believe Samantha could easily step into the industry any time she feels like doing so
Samantha Lawrence – 44″
The 28-year-old, from Canvey Island, Essex says that she is perfectly happy to continue teaching, despite the unwanted attention from her students, although she has received requests to model throughout her life. Interestingly, Samantha’s legs are as tall as the world’s smallest woman and the smallest man combined!At 5’11”, there’s no denying this gorgeous German owes a lot of her success in the modelling industry to her 44″ pins
13. Nadja Auermann – 44″
This incredible beauty is Nadja Auermann, and thanks to her jaw-dropping pins, she has become a forced to be reckoned with in modelling. She has graced the covers of magazines like Elle, Vogue and Esquire.As well as magazine covers, Nadja has also modelled for fashion campaigns for Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana and H&M. Not bad considering she got into the business after being discovered in a café in Berlin
Nadja Auermann – 44″
All-in-all, Nadja has graced more than 100 covers worldwide, and throughout the nineties she was thought to have the longest legs in the modelling industry. In addition to this, she also appeared in George Michael’s music video for his track, ‘Too Funky’.Growing up in China, Dong Lei’s nickname at school was “tui tui”, which translates to “long legs”. Yes, these are the longest legs in China
12. Dong Lei – 45″
After always being admired for her amazing looks and long legs, Dong Lei wanted to enter the modelling industry from a young age, however, he parents pleaded with her to get an education first. After graduating, Dong Lei entered a modelling competition that would launch her career.Unbelievably, Dong Lei was training to become a primary school teacher until she was repeatedly told to enter the modelling industry
Dong Lei – 45″
At just under six feet tall, Dong Lei towers above most women in China, where the average height for female is just 5’2″! Originally from the city of Wuhu, Lei’s impressive limbs have now landed her a place on the catwalk!Who would have believed Scotland would be home to a model with an astonishing 41″ legs! Standing at 6’1″, it’s hard to miss Monika Wiktorowicz
11. Monika Wiktorowicz – 46″
Monika has admitted that she used to hate her long legs in her youth, as they made shopping for new clothes extremely difficult. However, thanks to those long legs Monika is now a working model and finally appreciates her pins. Also, she tried dating taller guys, but hated feeling short! Fortunately, her current boyfriend is the same height as her.For many of these women, their long legs have provided them with many opportunities. However, Monika explains that it’s not easy growing up with long leg
Monika Wiktorowicz – 46″
Speaking to the Daily Record, Monika revealed, “I couldn’t wear trendy clothes or go to the same shops as my friends. I started growing really early and towered above the other kids, even though most of my class were a year older. My mum says I grew out of school trousers in weeks.”These legs turned Ana Hickman into an overnight celebrity, and now she’s been featured in magazines like Brazilian Vogue, Elle and the Brazilian Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
10. Ana Hickmann – 46.5″
But despite all those amazing accomplishments, perhaps Hickman’s greatest accolade came when she was listed in the Guinness World Records Books as being the model with the longest legs on the planet (sadly, she was knocked off by someone further down this list). Along with makjng the Maxim ‘Hot 100’ list twice, Ana also co-host the Brazilian daytime show, Progamma da Tarde.It’s clear to see how Ana reached the Maxim ‘Hot 100’ list!
Ana Hickmann – 46.5″
But despite being the ideal girlfriend for so many men out there, Ana has been married to the love of her life, former model Alexandre Corrêa, since she was 16-years-old, and the couple have a son together. As well as modelling and presenting, Ana also distributes her own clothing and cosmetics lines, and runs a photography studio and DJ agency.From Russia, to China, to Scotland, to Brazil – the battle for the longest legs in the world is fierce! And now we’re hopping over to England
9. Alexandra Robertson – 47″
From heel to hip, English lass Alexandra Robertson has legs that measure an eye-watering 47″! At 6’1″, she stands taller than most men in the UK, and has stated how relationships can be difficult (her boyfriend stands at 6 feet, but has actually banned Alexandra from wearing heels around him). Fortunately, her boyfriend can say how he’s dating a model!Now, the 23-year-old from Blackpool, England, started her modelling career after she entered a competition in her home town
Alexandra Robertson – 47″
But Alexandra has also been able to see the funny side of her long limbs; “I do get some stares and I suppose I do intimidate men sometimes, especially in my high heels, but it’s not intentional. I often hear things like, ‘do you play basketball?’ But I just turn around and reply, ‘no, do you play mini-golf?’ and we end up having a laugh.”If you’re visiting the Big Apple, keep an eye out for Brooke Banker’s skyscraper-like legs. At 47″ long, they’re certainly not hard to miss
8. Brooke Banker – 47″
Brooke’s long legs gave her an amazing advantage on the Penn State University volleyball team, but it wasn’t long before she decided to give modelling a shot. After several shoots, Brooke realized her long legs were a gift, and she fell in love with the industry.Like a lot of the other women on this list, Brooke often struggled to come to terms with her lengthy limbs when she was growing up
Brooke Banker – 47″
Admittedly, she didn’t always love her long pins, stating, ‘When I was in high school, I would have preferred to be 4-11 rather than 5-11. But my height has helped me to play volleyball at a high level and to make a career out of modelling’.With legs this long, it’s hard not to instantly fall in love with the beautiful Dji Dieng. Capturing the attention of everybody wherever she would go, Dieng was destined to become a global supermodel
7. Dji Dieng – 48.4″
Up until now, Dji has worked all over our globe, in fashion capitals like Italy and France, and has even appeared in ad campaigns for Coca-Cola, MAC and Nokia. However, Dieng has also used all the attention she receives for good, and has worked to raise awareness for breast cancer and AIDs.This amazing model can also speak five languages, runs her own management company and her website proudly boasts that she is, “the only supermodel bestowed with The Award for Humanity, The Leading Ladies Award and The United Nations Organization Volunteer Award.”
Dji Dieng – 48.4″
Once again, Dji never saw a career in modelling, and as a teenager she planned on becoming a lawyer or polytechnician (like her father). However, all this changed when she was spotted by a scout, and with her parents by her side, she was invited to her first first casting in Paris. Success followed shortly after…Yes, as the old saying goes; everything is bigger in Texas! And that certainly rings true for these 49″ legs! Like most women on this list, Lauren Williams has taken a huge step into the modelling industry…
6. Lauren Williams – 49″
At one point, Lauren was recognized as having the longest legs in America (until she was knocked off by somebody further down this list). Hip to heel, Lauren’s legs measure in at a sizzling 49″, and this has allowed her to walk straight in to the modelling industry.With legs that long, it’s no surprise Lauren attracted so much attention. From TV appearances to fashion shoots, the work flooded in
Lauren Williams – 49″
However, Lauren claims that she lives a very normal life, also working in a children’s museum. Interestingly, Lauren appeared on Live with Kelly & Michael to have her legs measured, with Kelly Ripa standing just 14 inches taller than Lauren’s legs!Just edging out Lauren Williams by half an inch is Holly Burt, an aspiring model who has gained plenty of attention thanks to her legs that go on for days
5. Holly Burt – 49.5″
With 49.5″ legs, Holly also found herself in the running for the title of ‘Longest legs in America’, but unfortunately missed out. Standing at 6’5″ tall, Holly has stated how growing up wasn’t always easy. Clothes didn’t fit properly, people called her names in school, and she once dated a guy who owned a Mini Cooper – not ideal.However, since moving to New York, she has found plenty of work and loves the fact the city is full of attractive and tall single guys
Holly Burt – 49.5″
Speaking to The Tall Society, Holly shared all the positives that come from having long legs and being tall; “I’m now paying my rent on solely “leg gigs” and freelance graphic design. My height has influenced my career by employers definitely not being able to forget me; I stick out like a sore thumb. Ladies, this can be a good or bad thing!”Born in Slovakia and standing at 6’1″, Adriana Karembeu has been blessed with all the tools for a successful modelling career
4. Adriana Karembeu – 49.5″
Now living in Paris, Karembeu actually dropped out of studying medicine in order to pursue a modelling career. Although that may sound like a bizzare choice, it certainly paid off, and this beauty has worked extensively for Victoria’s Secret and starred in several French movies and on France’s version of Dancing With the Stars.It’s hard to believe that this stunning model actually dated English singer and frontman of Simply Red, Mick Hucknall
Adriana Karembeu – 49.5″
If you think you recognize Adriana from somewhere, you may have seen her long legs in campaigns for Peroni beer, and Wonderbra lingerie!At 22-years-old, Chase Kennedy can stand tall and say how she is the proud owner of the longest legs in America
3. Chase Kennedy – 51″
Standing at an impressive 6’5″, this Californian beauty has also been asked to appear in several modelling shoots and even a segment on CBS’s The insider. However, Kennedy has other dreams she wishes to pursue, and has recently enrolled on a Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration program.However, in order to fund her education, Chase is earning plenty form part-time modelling gigs
So, what did Chase have to say about Holly Burt bidding for her title of ‘longest legs in America’? Well, during an interview, Chase said, “I am proud of my legs – I wouldn’t want anything different. I believe I hold the record for America’s longest legs and I love being tall. When I saw Holly’s video on Barcroft TV I was kind of bummed because I thought maybe her legs were longer than mine and I will never get the title. But then I measured myself and found out I am actually longer than Holly’s legs.” Of course, we love both girls equally!
This blonde beauty is mom-of-two, Caroline Arthur, the owner of the longest legs in Australia
2. Caroline Arthur – 51.5″
However, despite scoring several modelling gigs, Caroline’s legs have both been a blessing and a curse, as she has often been told that she doesn’t suit the Australian beauty standards. One night in her youth she was even spotted by legendary Beatle, George Harrison, and danced with him! Amazingly, Caroline has never had an official Guinness reading of her legs, so she reckons there is a chance her legs are the longest in the world!Here’s Caroline standing next to her 16-year-old daughter, Zoe. Amazingly, Zoe still stands at an above-average 5’9″, but is still regarded as the “midget” of the family
Caroline Arthur – 51.5″
Amazingly, both of Caroline’s children have been gifted with her superior genes, as her 13-year-old son already stands at a towering 6’2″! But will Caroline ever be able to know the following woman off the top spot?Svetlana Pankratova is the current Guinness World Record holder for the longest legs on the planet, at an astonishing 51.9″
1. Svetlana Pankratova – 51.9″
Standing at 6’5″ and with a shoe size of 13, this Russian-born amazonian was a dominant basketball player at the Commonwealth University in Virginia. Whilst there, Pankratova set several University records, including single season field goals, career blocked shots and single season total blocked shots. Quite frankly, nobody could stop her on the court.I’m sure they didn’t have to take this image, but here’s what the amazing Svetlana looks like when she towers over the world’s smallest man
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