Standing at an impressive 7ft tall, Lizzy Groombridge has built a profitable career embracing her height but not without facing constant judgment, double takes, and the occasional awkward encounter with insecure husbands.
The 30 year old mum-of-three from Cornwall is no stranger to the spotlight, often making headlines for her exceptionally long legs and the unconventional ways she’s monetised them, including earning £114,000 annually selling photos of her size nine feet and raking in £38,000 from selling worn tights.
But while her unique stature brings in six figures, it also comes with a stream of uncomfortable assumptions and criticism most commonly, people mistaking her for a man. “I’ve been told to use a different toilet because they genuinely thought there was no way I could be a woman,” Lizzy said. “I’m just tall it’s very discriminatory.”
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Whether she’s in public or online, Lizzy says people often do a double take when they realise she’s female. The confusion, she believes, stems from outdated beauty standards that equate femininity with delicate features and dainty frames.
I might have a stronger jawline and shoulders than most women, but that doesn’t make me any less feminine,” she said. “It’s just society clinging to narrow ideals — I’m not here to shrink for anyone.”
Her height draws attention everywhere she goes, often from men who don’t even attempt to hide their interest — even when their partners are standing right next to them.
In one viral clip that’s racked up over 8.6 million views, a married man flirts with her on the London Underground while his visibly annoyed wife watches on. Lizzy captioned the video: “POV: You’re ruining marriages because you’re a 7ft giantess.”
“I definitely notice when men look at me in a certain way, especially when their partner is right there,” she said. “It’s awkward I’m not here to entertain married men. Sometimes I’ll just give the woman a polite smile to show I’m not the problem.”
According to Lizzy, the situation gets even more intense when she travels abroad, where tall women are even more rare.
The unwanted attention can range from curious fascination to outright hostility, and she’s learned to defuse awkward moments with body language or humour. “I used to get embarrassed, but now I just laugh about it. It’s a great way to break the ice.”
Despite the public scrutiny, Lizzy has found love with her long-term partner Ollie, 28. But she admits her height has created issues in previous relationships, with some exes feeling “intimidated” or emasculated by her presence.
“I’ve had people try to verbally intimidate me because they felt threatened,” she said. “That’s not on me that’s just fragile egos.”
Through it all, Lizzy has embraced her height not just as part of her identity, but as a strength. While she acknowledges the harsh comments and stares can still sting, she refuses to shrink herself to fit in.
“I love being tall and feeling feminine,” she said. “This is who I am and the right people appreciate it.”
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