Meet
Jyoti Amge, the smallest woman ever, according to Guinness World Book
of Records, who has finally gotten married to the love of her life at
the age of 23.
The world's smallest woman
23-year old Indian woman identified as Jyoti Amge, has been awarded
by Guinness World Records as the smallest living woman, a title which
has been holding since 2012.
Born in December 16, 1993, Jyoti, has a height of 62.8 centimetres
(2 ft 0.6 in) and from medical records, her restricted height is due to a
growth abnormality called achondroplasia – which means she will never
grow any taller than 2 ft 1 in (0.64 m).
As the smallest woman in the world, it’s not all negative for Jyoti
Amge; her status has also taken her to greater heights. She ended up
living her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress when she was cast in
the fourth season of American Horror Story: Freak Show as Ma Petite.
While speaking of her life growing up in an interview, Jyoti said
her new found fame has made her feel better and more important in the
society.
“I’m very happy to be the world’s smallest woman. Getting this
record has made me feel better about myself. I feel popular, special and
important. It was always my dream to come to London, to see Tower
Bridge, the London Eye, and Madame Tussauds."
Getting the attention of people is something Jyoti Amge has gotten
used to all her life. Although it made uncomfortable at first, she said
she finally learn to live and enjoy it.
“In India, when I go around I hate the feeling of having a
crowd around me, just standing there staring at me. They just come to
look. It makes me feel uncomfortable. So sometimes I cover up my face
with a scarf so people don’t recognise me.
“I am proud of being small. I have the same thoughts and the
same dreams as you. I would like to be an actress in Hollywood and win
an Oscar. The only difference is my height.
“The worst part about being so small is that I always have to
rely on someone. I can’t go anywhere on my own, so I’m always dependent.
I can’t run or walk too fast. If I was taller for a day, I’d just go
off on my own independently.”
At 12lb, Jyoti Amge is only nine pounds heavier than when she was
born. She talked about when she first realized she was smaller than
other people early in life.
“I was very young – just three years old. My mum and dad took
me to the hospital to find out why I was not growing properly like the
others. At the beginning, I used to be very upset about the fact that I
was not growing. I didn’t like how people stared at me.”
Speaking of her attire, Jyoti said all clothes and jewellery are custom-made.
“There’s a mall in India where I always go — the only place I can find
clothes in my size. I go to a special shop for my rings. They measure my
fingers and order the rings in specially.”
Jyoti and her husband
Other than chatting on social media, playing video games and
watching TV during her spare time, Jyoti Amge said she loves to hang out
with her friends; who usually carry her since they’re much taller.
As for romance, Jyoti insists that’s not an option for her. “I’m not looking for a boyfriend — but if I was, he’d have to be prepared to carry me around everywhere,” she said.
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