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From Tom Holland and Zendaya to Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz… why having a taller girlfriend is trending

Finding love can be a big challenge, but despite their size difference, these celebrity couples aren't lacking in romance.

It seems that seeing eye level, literally, isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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At 1.70 m, the statuesque Zendaya towers over the 1.50 m tall Tom HollandPhoto credit: BackGrid
Tom insists Zendaya isn't

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Tom insists Zendaya isn't “MUCH taller” than himPhoto credit: BackGrid

Just ask Hollywood stars Zendaya and Tom Holland.

At 5'7″, the statuesque Zendaya towers over her 5'7″ boyfriend, especially in a pair of 6″ heels.

However, British actor Tom insisted: “She's not much taller.” . It's not like people say, “How did you kiss?”

Here, Josh Saunders takes a look at other famous couples of different sizes – and how their relationships evolve.

GILES DEACON & GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE

At 1.80 m, Gwen is five centimeters taller than eleven-year-old Giles' partner

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At 1.80 m, Gwen is five centimeters taller than eleven-year-old Giles' partnerPhoto credit: Getty

GAME Of Thrones star Gwen, 45, has been told she would “probably never work on screen” partly due to her size.

Her 11-year-old fashion designer partner Giles is five centimeters shorter than her.

DANIEL RADCLIFFE & ERIN DARKE

Actor Daniel Radcliffe is 1.70 m tall while Erin Darke is 1.70 m tall

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Actor Daniel Radcliffe is 1.70 m tall while Erin Darke is 1.70 m tallPhoto credit: Getty

HARRY Potter star Daniel, 35, worked his magic on bigger beauty Erin, 40, when they met 12 years ago.

They have now settled down with a small son, but have never had to deal with the height difference.

JAMIE CULLUM & SOPHIE DAHL

Jamie Cullum is 1.70 meters tall, while supermodel Sophie is 1.70 meters tall

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Jamie Cullum is 1.70 meters tall, while supermodel Sophie is 1.70 meters tallPhoto credit: Getty – Contributor

With a gap of a good seven inches, supermodel Sophie, 47, is leagues ahead of singer Jamie, 45.

But she doesn't fuss and says, “If you're happy, don't give yourself anything.”

ROD STEWART & PENNY LANCASTER

Rockstar Rod is 5 feet 10 inches tall, while partner Penny is 6 feet 1 inches tall

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Rockstar Rod is 5 feet 10 inches tall, while partner Penny is 6 feet 1 inches tallPhoto credit: Paul Edwards

ROD's team wanted 53-year-old Penny to take off her heels at their meeting.

Now she makes the 79-year-old go through doors first so that he doesn't “look like my son” behind me.

KEITH URBAN & NICOLE KIDMAN

Nicole Kidman is 1.70 m tall and her husband Keith is 1.70 m tall

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Nicole Kidman is 1.70 m tall and her husband Keith is 1.70 m tallPhoto credit: Getty

NICOLE, 57, appears to hover over country star husband Keith, 56, in stilettos.

But she's only an inch taller. She must be into short men as she was previously married to the 5ft 7in Tom Cruise.

BENJI MADDEN & CAMERON DIAZ

Benji Madden is 1.70 meters tall and the actress' wife, Cameron, is 1.70 meters tall

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Benji Madden is 1.70 meters tall and the actress' wife, Cameron, is 1.70 meters tallPhoto credit: Getty

ROCK guitarist Benji, 45, doesn't have to worry about being four inches shorter than his actress wife Cameron, 52.

She loves him as he is and emphasizes: “I have the best husband ever.”