Holland Roden Breaks Hollywood Mold: Plays Trailblazing Cop Despite Not Being Model Type

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Holland Roden, the American actress renowned for her role as Lydia Martin on the popular TV show “Teen Wolf” and appearances in movies like “House of Dust” and “Bring It On: Fight to the Finish,” stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).

She is slightly shorter than the average American woman. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average height for adult women in the United States is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm).

Holland Roden rocks a black Antonio Grimaldi off-the-shoulder dress at the World Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "Madame Web"Holland Roden rocks a black Antonio Grimaldi off-the-shoulder dress at the World Premiere Of Sony Pictures’ “Madame Web” at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Embracing Realistic Portrayals: Holland Roden’s Role as Kathleen McChesney

Holland Roden enjoyed playing Kathleen McChesney in the biopic Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman for several reasons. She appreciated the role’s basis in history and nonfiction and the opportunity to portray a decorated criminal investigator with a significant impact on high-profile cases before retirement.

Roden was honored to play McChesney, whom she viewed as a trailblazer, especially since the role challenged Hollywood’s typical aesthetic portrayal of women. She found it refreshing to portray a character that wasn’t the conventional tall and skinny model type but rather a 5-foot-2 redhead, which she felt was a more accurate representation of real women and closer to her petite stature.

“I was honored to play someone who was such a trailblazer,” Roden told D Magazine. “In Hollywood, women especially are portrayed in a very particular way aesthetically — tall and lanky like models — and that’s just simply not true. I loved that she happened to be a 5-foot-2 redhead.”

Holland Roden Charms in Kristian Aadnevik at TV Guide’s Hot List Party: A Fashion Recap

In November 2013, Holland Roden looked as sweet as a cherub at TV Guide Magazine’s Hot List Party. Some of the hottest names in Hollywood attended the event, such as the lovely Anna Faris, who looked fantastic in a white dress from Hervé Léger by Max Azria and Casadei heels.

Holland Roden captivates with elegance in a long-sleeved Kristian Aadnevik dress, showcasing her graceful legsHolland Roden captivates with elegance in a long-sleeved Kristian Aadnevik dress, showcasing her graceful legs (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

While Anna embraced her sultry side, Holland opted for a chic and earthy look in a printed chiffon dress from Kristian Aadnevik and gorgeous metallic sandals from Stuart Weitzman.

The ‘Teen Wolf’ star flaunted her toned legs in a long-sleeved dress from Kristian Aadnevik’s Spring 2013 collection. It features a layered skirt, brown leather trims, and gold studs. Her hair was styled in a braided updo, which made her look even more angelic.

Captured with smoky eyes and a radiant smile, Holland Roden embodies Hollywood glamour at TV Guide Magazine’s Hot List PartyCaptured with smoky eyes and a radiant smile, Holland Roden embodies Hollywood glamour at TV Guide Magazine’s Hot List Party at The Emerson Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on November 4, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

A Closer Look: Roden’s Choice of Footwear

She finished her look with smoky eyes, pale pink lips, and diamond stud earrings and showed off her sexy feet in “Latenite” sandals from Stuart Weitzman.

Holland Roden’s shoe size of 7 US converts to approximately size 38 in European sizing, size 5 in UK sizing, and 24 cm in some Asian sizing systems.

Holland Roden shows off her feet in Latenite sandals from Stuart WeitzmanHolland Roden shows off her feet in Latenite sandals from Stuart Weitzman (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Her strappy, open-toed evening sandals from Stuart Weitzman feature rose gold patent leather and adjustable ankle straps.

Holland Roden's sexy heels feature rose gold patent leather and adjustable ankle strapsHolland Roden’s sexy heels feature rose gold patent leather and adjustable ankle straps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)