WINONA COUNTY, MINNESOTA: Winona Ryder, who reportedly stands at 5 ft 3½ in (161 cm/ 16.1 m), gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s for her work in movies including 'Beetlejuice', 'Heathers', 'Edward Scissorhands', and 'Girl, Interrupted'.

She has garnered numerous honors, including a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for a Grammy, a BAFTA, and two Academy Awards.

Movie producer Denise Di Novi, previously called the Winona County, Minnesota native the "perfect anti-Heather" with the "beauty of Veronica," per Far Out.

She has been known to battle for her roles. The 'Heathers' script, which gained her recognition and a cult following, apparently had the 51-year-old "obsessed" with it.

Additionally, certain attempts backfired and caused the actress a few hurdles, which she overcame with extra work.

While filming one of the underwater sequences in 'Alien: Resurrection', the actress accidentally triggered a fear of water.

When did Winona Ryder suffer from aquaphobia?

Ryder began her acting training at the American Conservatory Theater in nearby San Francisco in 1983 when she was 12 years old.

She came dangerously close to drowning that year, which gave her aquaphobia.

Later in life, when she was performing in the underwater sequences for 'Alien: Resurrection' (1997), this psychological trauma led to issues, some of which required repeated filming.

The Sun also reported that Ryder asked for assistance before her underwater sequence in the 1997 Sci-fi/Horror.

Why did Winona Ryder disappear for so long?

Ryder was found guilty of grand theft and vandalism after a six-day trial in 2002 and sentenced to three years probation, 480 hours of community service, and a $3,700 fine.

Ryder's vast record of popular major roles quickly reduced, and she appeared to fade from public view.

After taking a sabbatical from acting, she made a triumphant comeback with roles in prominent movies and shows such as 'Star Trek', 'Black Swan', and 'Stranger Things'.

Winona Ryder's height compared to Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder were reportedly among the most famous couples of the 1990s.

Depp was so smitten by Ryder that he got a tattoo with her name and the words "Winona Forever" on it. The couple were engaged within five months of their first meeting.

Despite staying together until 1993, they never got the courage to marry. Their split was so acrimonious that Depp had his tattoo changed to read "Wino Forever," per The List.

Winona is 5 ft 3½ in (161 cm/ 16.1 m). Various sites have stated Depp's measurements differently.

Some reports say he's 5 ft 9 in (175 cm/ 1.75 m) tall, while others say he's 5 ft 10 in (178 cm/ 1.78 m) or 5 ft 11 in tall (180 cm/1.80m). As a result, irrespective of the exact measurement, Depp is many inches taller than Ryder.

Winona Ryder's height compared to Sigourney Weaver

Winona Ryder and Sigourney Weaver collaborated in the film 'Alien: Resurrection'. The 'Avatar' actor resumed her role as Ellen Ripley in this 1997 film, while Ryder joined the ensemble. The movie is the fourth installment in the Alien franchise.

Weaver reportedly stands 5 ft 11¾ in (182 cm/ 1.82 m) tall. Ryder, on the other side, stands 5 ft 3 in tall. Therefore, the 'Alien' star is approximately 9 inches or 21 cm taller than the 'Stranger Things star.

Winona Ryder's height compared to David Harbour

Co-stars David Harbour and Winona Ryder of the well-liked Netflix series 'Stranger Things' have a strong bond even behind the cameras.

Harbour acknowledged that Ryder was his high school sweetheart and that he is grateful for their deep friendship and professional connection, per The List.

They have a deep friendship, but no love relationship. Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn have been dating since 2011, and Harbour is also in a relationship.

Ryder is approximately 11¾ inches or 29 cm shorter than Davis, who supposedly stands at 6 ft 2¾ in or (190 cm /1.90 m).

Winona Ryder's height compared to Geena Davis

Winona Ryder and Geena Davis acted in the 1988 American comedy fantasy film 'Beetlejuice' directed by Tim Burton alongside Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton, and others.

Ryder is said to be 9 inches or 22 cm shorter than Davis, who supposedly stands at 6 ft 0 in or (183 cm /1.83 m).