World’s tallest & shortest women met in London – A heartwarming celebration of Guinness World Records Day

New Delhi, Nov 22: It was a meeting of extremes in London as the world’s shortest woman, Jyoti Amge from India, and the world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi from Turkey met for the first time. The extraordinary occasion, held at The Savoy Hotel, marked the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day.

The pair, who represent some of Guinness World Records’ most beloved titles, spent a delightful day bonding over afternoon tea, pastries, and shared interests. “We do have things in common! We both love make-up, self-care, jewellery, and doing our nails,” said Gelgi, whose towering height of 7 feet 0.7 inches is a result of Weaver syndrome, a rare genetic condition as reported by media and the GWR website.

Jyoti Amge, who measures just 2 feet 0.7 inches due to achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder, expressed her joy at the meeting. “I’m used to looking up and seeing people taller than me, but today, I was so happy to look up and see the world’s tallest woman,” she shared.

Despite their dramatic height difference, the two women found plenty to bond over. “It was difficult for us to make eye contact at times due to our height difference, but it was great,” added Gelgi.

Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday presented both women with special certificates recognising their contributions as GWR ICONS, a new category introduced for the record book’s 2025 edition. “By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and with us,” said Glenday, who emphasised that Guinness World Records is about “celebrating differences.”

The blue-and-gold certificates are part of the 70th-anniversary celebration of the iconic records book. Amge, who has also appeared on the US TV series American Horror Story: Freak Show, was thrilled by the recognition. “I never thought I would be called an ICON. I cannot explain how happy I am!” she said.

Gelgi, is a web designer and advocate for rare diseases. She holds multiple records, including for the largest hands on a woman and the longest back. She reflected on the moment with happiness, “Seeing myself among artists and athletes I admire is an indescribable feeling,” as quoted by the media.

This meeting of tallest and shortest women not only highlighted the incredible diversity of human experiences but also taught us how important it is to embrace differences.

Jyoti Amge and Gelgi’s tea at The Savoy under the banner “girls’ day out” was a celebration of resilience, individuality, and the power of sharing stories that inspire.

As Guinness World Records continues to recognise remarkable individuals, it’s moments like these that remind us of the beauty in diversity and the connections that unite us all.