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World’s tallest and shortest women meet each other for afternoon tea: ‘We do have things in common’

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World’s tallest and shortest women meet each other for afternoon tea: ‘We do have things in common’

They had a face-to-shin meeting.

The world’s tallest woman and the world’s smallest woman met for a spot of tea on Wednesday, celebrating their sizable records.

Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at a towering 7 feet, and Jyoti Amge, who just scrapes 24 inches in height, came together for tea time at London’s Savoy Hotel as part of a Guinness World Records event Wednesday.

The world’s shortest woman, Jyoti Amge (left), and the world’s tallest
woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, meet for tea in London. Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records

Despite their enormous difference in height, the two anomalous ladies got along together like peas and carrots — bonding over the life challenges they face because of their unique sizes. 

Photos provided by Guinness World Records show off the massive size discrepancy between the two.

“It was so amazing meeting Jyoti for the first time,” Gelgi said, according to a Guinness World Records press release.

Rumeysa carefully pours tea for her mate Amge as the two dine at the posh
Savoy Hotel in London. Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records

“It was difficult for us to make eye contact at times due to our height difference, but it was great.”

“We do have things in common; we both love makeup, self-care, and doing our nails,” added Gelgi, who hails from Turkey.

Amge, of India, also felt a warm connection with her counterpart.

Rumeysa’s hands almost entirely eclipse the torso of her newfound friend Amge. Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records

“I’m used to looking up and seeing people taller than me but I was so happy to look up today and see the world’s tallest woman,” Jyoti said, according to the release.

“I’m delighted that I’ve met Rumeysa, she is so good-natured, and I felt very comfortable talking to her,” Amge concluded.

Gelgi, who works as a web designer, has a condition called Weaver syndrome that causes accelerated growth and skeletal deformities.

The two were featured as part of a Guinness World Records event. Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records

Due to her condition, she can only stand up with the assistance of a walker.

Amge, who is an actress once featured in “American Horror Story,” has no genetic abnormalities.

Guinness World Records organized the meeting to commemorate Guinness World Records Day 2024.

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