Two women who hold the Guinness World Record for height have come together for afternoon tea in the UK to share their stories.

CNN reported on November 21 that Rumeysa Gelgi (27 years old, 2.15 m tall) and Jyoti Amge (31 years old, nearly 63 cm tall) attended afternoon tea at the Savoy Hotel in London (UK) to celebrate the Guinness World Records anniversary .

Despite their height difference of more than 1.5 meters, the two are said to be very compatible. “We have a lot in common. We both love makeup, self-care, jewelry and nails. Sometimes we have trouble making eye contact because of the height difference, but it is still a great experience,” said Ms. Gelgi.

Ms. Rumeysa Gelgi (right) and Ms. Jyoti Amge met in London on November 20.

PHOTO: GWR

Meanwhile, Ms. Amge said she was very happy to meet someone who also holds a Guinness record, even though it was somewhat “opposite”.

Ms. Gelgi, a website programmer in Turkey, was confirmed as the world’s tallest woman in 2021. According to Guinness World Records (GWR), her height stems from a rare condition called Weaver syndrome, with 27 people worldwide known to have it.

Ms. Gelgi also holds the records for the woman with the largest hands (nearly 25 cm long), the longest back (nearly 60 cm) and the longest ears (9.5 cm).

Meanwhile, Amge is an actress from India . She suffers from a growth disorder that affects the development of the limbs. The condition occurs in the early stages of fetal development and affects the cartilage tissue that will develop into the child’s arms and legs.

Amge’s image is famous on social networks , and she has also appeared in American television series and Italian TV shows.

Two women look at the Guinness World Records 2025 book

PHOTO: GWR

GWR editor-in-chief Craig Glenday met the two women for afternoon tea in London on 20 November and said the meeting was about celebrating their differences. “By bringing them together, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and with us,” Mr Glenday said.

Gelgi and Amge are also included in GWR ICONS, a new category added to the 2025 Guinness World Records book, which the organisation says will include record holders who “have made history”.