By New York Post (World News) | Created at 2024-11-22 01:30:06 | Updated at 2024-11-22 08:04:31
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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.
woman, Rumeysa Gelgi (right), meet for teatime in London. Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records
Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at a towering 7-feet-tall 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.
Savoy Hotel in London, Eng. Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records
Despite an atmospheric difference in height, the two anomalous ladies got along together like peas and carrots — bonding over the life challenges faced 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. “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 make-up, self-care, and doing our nails,” added Gelgi, who hails from Turkey.
Amge, of India, also felt a warm connection with her counterpart.
“I’m used to looking up and seeing people taller than me but I was so happy to look up to day 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 which causes accelerated growth and skeletal deformities. 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.
