A child’s height isn’t determined by genes alone. While genetics certainly play a significant role, other factors can have a major impact on how tall they grow. Nutrition is one of the biggest influencers—proper diet and essential nutrients during those critical growing years are vital for supporting growth. Hormones also play a key role, as the body’s growth hormones regulate bone development and height. Additionally, there are often unexpected genetic quirks that can lead to surprising growth patterns. Because of these many factors, predicting exactly how tall a child will be can be tricky—nature often keeps us guessing with its unique combination of influences.
Here’s a quick list of kids from famous parents who have completely outgrown their celebs moms and dads when it comes to height.
1. Violet Affleck (6 ft tall)
Violet might look just like her mom, Jennifer Garner, but she’s already taller than her! Jennifer has Violet and two younger kids with her ex, Ben Affleck. Not only has Violet shot up in height, but she’s also turning into an amazing young woman. In the spring of 2024, the actress shared her emotional reaction to Violet’s high school graduation, posting a bunch of photos and videos on Instagram of herself wiping away tears while cheering for her oldest.
2. Barron Trump (6 ft 9 in tall)
Donald Trump has been married to former model Melania Knavs Trump for over two decades, and together they have an 18-year-old son, Barron William Trump. Remarkably, Barron has surpassed both of his parents in height, now measuring 6 ft 9 in, while Donald stands at 6 ft 3 in. Trump Sr. loves to tell people that Barron’s growth spurt was due to the nutritious homemade meals prepared by his grandmother, Amalia Knavs, Melania’s mother.
3. Dylan Douglas (6 ft tall)
Catherine Zeta-Jones’s youngest son, Dylan, towers over his mom and has barely surpassed his father, but it still counts. Dylan has been finding his own way, and back in January 2025, he talked openly about how important it is to take breaks to avoid burnout, especially when dealing with politics and all the heavy stuff going on in the world. Even with the pressures that come from his family background, Dylan is all about staying true to himself and sticking to his values.
