20 Real Life X-Women Who Are Truly One of a Kind

Carly Tennes Published 08/06/2024 in wow

While no two women may be exactly alike, several truly march to the beat of their own drum. Whether this comes through embracing their natural beauty, modifying their appearance to live their artistic truths, or leaning into what makes them unique, these 20 women prove that X-Men are real — and a whole lot of them are women.

From Guinness World Record holders to actresses and even an iconic Victoria's Secret model, here are 20 real-life X-Women who are truly one of a kind.

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1. Nyakim Gatwech
American Model Nyakim Gatwech has garnered international acclaim — and Instagram fame — for her stunning dark complexion, one that earned her the nickname the “Queen Of Dark.”
2. Maci Currin
At 6’10, 21-year-old Maci Currin holds the Guinness World Record for longest legs, each clocking in at upwards of 52 inches.
3. You Jianxia
Since 2016, You Jianxia has held the Guinness World Record for longest eyelashes, clocking in at 4.88 inches in length.
4. Valeria Lukyanova
In the early 2010s, Russian model Valeria Lukyanova shot to viral fame for her striking resemblance to a Barbie Doll.
5. Aliia Nasyrova
Dubbed the “real-life Rapunzel” by Guinness World Record, Aliia Nasyrova boasts the world’s longest hair, measuring at 8 ft 5.3 in.
6. Jyoti Amge
At just 2’1”, actress Jyoti Amge is the world’s shortest living woman. She reached further international stardom after appearing in ‘American Horror Story.’
7. Liberty Barros
At just 16 years old, British teen Liberty Barrow holds a steep superlative as one of the world’s most flexible people. Alongside lending her name to a contortion pose — the Liberty Down Low — she also graced the 2024 cover of the Guinness Book of World Records.
8. Tanya Herbert
At 6’9” tall, Texan Tanya Herbert holds the world record for the largest feet on a living woman. With her right foot clocking in at 13.03 inches and her left foot measuring at 12.79 inches, she slips into women’s size 18 sneakers.
9. Chanel Tapper
Since 2010, Californian Chanel Tapper holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tongue on a living female. It measures at 3.8 inches.
10. Ataye Eligidagne
With a lip plate measuring at 19.5cm, Ethiopia’s Ataye Eligidagne holds the Guinness World Record for the largest lip plate.
11. Charlotte Guttenberg
As of 2017, American Charlotte Guttenberg is the world’s most tattooed woman, with roughly 98.75% of her body covered in ink.
12. Elaine Davidson
In May of 2000, former nurse Elaine Davidson earned the Guinness World Record of being the most pierced woman. As of 2005, Davidson boasted 3,950 piercings, per The Guardian.
13. Nataliya Kuznetsova
Since she began powerlifting at just 14 years old, Russian bodybuilder Nataliya Kuznetsova has become arguably one of the most muscular women in the world. Her personal records include squatting 680 lbs, deadlifting 778 lbs, and benchpressing 389 lbs.
14. Anastasia Pokreshchuk
Often going viral for her eye-popping appearance, Ukrainian model Anastasia Pokreshchuk is suspected to have the world’s largest cheeks.
15. Rumeysa Gelgi
At 7 ft 0.71 in tall, Turkish researcher Rumeysa Gelgi holds five Guinness World Records, including tallest woman living.
16. María José Cristerna Méndez
Nicknamed the ‘Vampire Woman,’ Mexico’s María José Cristerna Méndez currently holds the Guinness World Record for most body modifications. Alongside several piercings and tattoos, she has implants in her forehead and forearms.
17. Samantha Ramsdell
Connecticut native Samantha Ramsdell currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest mouth gape, her smile clocking in at 6.52 centimeters.
18. Annie Hawkins-Turner
Annie Hawkins-Turner takes “all naturals” to new heights. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest natural chest and wears a size 102 ZZZ bra.
19. Cathie Jung
Victorian dress enthusiast Cathie Jung takes her turn of the century cosplays to new levels with a waist measuring just 15 inches. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for smallest waist on a living person.
20. Winnie Harlow
After getting her start on ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ supermodel Winnie Harlow broke barriers on the catwalk, becoming the first woman with vitiligo to ever model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

1. Nyakim Gatwech
American Model Nyakim Gatwech has garnered international acclaim — and Instagram fame — for her stunning dark complexion, one that earned her the nickname the “Queen Of Dark.”
2. Maci Currin
At 6’10, 21-year-old Maci Currin holds the Guinness World Record for longest legs, each clocking in at upwards of 52 inches.
3. You Jianxia
Since 2016, You Jianxia has held the Guinness World Record for longest eyelashes, clocking in at 4.88 inches in length.
4. Valeria Lukyanova
In the early 2010s, Russian model Valeria Lukyanova shot to viral fame for her striking resemblance to a Barbie Doll.
5. Aliia Nasyrova
Dubbed the “real-life Rapunzel” by Guinness World Record, Aliia Nasyrova boasts the world’s longest hair, measuring at 8 ft 5.3 in.
6. Jyoti Amge
At just 2’1”, actress Jyoti Amge is the world’s shortest living woman. She reached further international stardom after appearing in ‘American Horror Story.’
7. Liberty Barros
At just 16 years old, British teen Liberty Barrow holds a steep superlative as one of the world’s most flexible people. Alongside lending her name to a contortion pose — the Liberty Down Low — she also graced the 2024 cover of the Guinness Book of World Records.
8. Tanya Herbert
At 6’9” tall, Texan Tanya Herbert holds the world record for the largest feet on a living woman. With her right foot clocking in at 13.03 inches and her left foot measuring at 12.79 inches, she slips into women’s size 18 sneakers.
9. Chanel Tapper
Since 2010, Californian Chanel Tapper holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tongue on a living female. It measures at 3.8 inches.
10. Ataye Eligidagne
With a lip plate measuring at 19.5cm, Ethiopia’s Ataye Eligidagne holds the Guinness World Record for the largest lip plate.
11. Charlotte Guttenberg
As of 2017, American Charlotte Guttenberg is the world’s most tattooed woman, with roughly 98.75% of her body covered in ink.
12. Elaine Davidson
In May of 2000, former nurse Elaine Davidson earned the Guinness World Record of being the most pierced woman. As of 2005, Davidson boasted 3,950 piercings, per The Guardian.
13. Nataliya Kuznetsova
Since she began powerlifting at just 14 years old, Russian bodybuilder Nataliya Kuznetsova has become arguably one of the most muscular women in the world. Her personal records include squatting 680 lbs, deadlifting 778 lbs, and benchpressing 389 lbs.
14. Anastasia Pokreshchuk
Often going viral for her eye-popping appearance, Ukrainian model Anastasia Pokreshchuk is suspected to have the world’s largest cheeks.
15. Rumeysa Gelgi
At 7 ft 0.71 in tall, Turkish researcher Rumeysa Gelgi holds five Guinness World Records, including tallest woman living.
16. María José Cristerna Méndez
Nicknamed the ‘Vampire Woman,’ Mexico’s María José Cristerna Méndez currently holds the Guinness World Record for most body modifications. Alongside several piercings and tattoos, she has implants in her forehead and forearms.
17. Samantha Ramsdell
Connecticut native Samantha Ramsdell currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest mouth gape, her smile clocking in at 6.52 centimeters.
18. Annie Hawkins-Turner
Annie Hawkins-Turner takes “all naturals” to new heights. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest natural chest and wears a size 102 ZZZ bra.
19. Cathie Jung
Victorian dress enthusiast Cathie Jung takes her turn of the century cosplays to new levels with a waist measuring just 15 inches. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for smallest waist on a living person.
20. Winnie Harlow
After getting her start on ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ supermodel Winnie Harlow broke barriers on the catwalk, becoming the first woman with vitiligo to ever model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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1. Nyakim Gatwech American Model Nyakim Gatwech has garnered international acclaim — and Instagram fame — for her stunning dark complexion, one that earned her the nickname the “Queen Of Dark.”

2. Maci Currin At 6’10, 21-year-old Maci Currin holds the Guinness World Record for longest legs, each clocking in at upwards of 52 inches.

3. You Jianxia Since 2016, You Jianxia has held the Guinness World Record for longest eyelashes, clocking in at 4.88 inches in length.

4. Valeria Lukyanova In the early 2010s, Russian model Valeria Lukyanova shot to viral fame for her striking resemblance to a Barbie Doll.

5. Aliia Nasyrova Dubbed the “real-life Rapunzel” by Guinness World Record, Aliia Nasyrova boasts the world’s longest hair, measuring at 8 ft 5.3 in.

6. Jyoti Amge At just 2’1”, actress Jyoti Amge is the world’s shortest living woman. She reached further international stardom after appearing in ‘American Horror Story.’

7. Liberty Barros At just 16 years old, British teen Liberty Barrow holds a steep superlative as one of the world’s most flexible people. Alongside lending her name to a contortion pose — the Liberty Down Low — she also graced the 2024 cover of the Guinness Book of World Records.

8. Tanya Herbert At 6’9” tall, Texan Tanya Herbert holds the world record for the largest feet on a living woman. With her right foot clocking in at 13.03 inches and her left foot measuring at 12.79 inches, she slips into women’s size 18 sneakers.

9. Chanel Tapper Since 2010, Californian Chanel Tapper holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tongue on a living female. It measures at 3.8 inches.

10. Ataye Eligidagne With a lip plate measuring at 19.5cm, Ethiopia’s Ataye Eligidagne holds the Guinness World Record for the largest lip plate.

11. Charlotte Guttenberg As of 2017, American Charlotte Guttenberg is the world’s most tattooed woman, with roughly 98.75% of her body covered in ink.

12. Elaine Davidson In May of 2000, former nurse Elaine Davidson earned the Guinness World Record of being the most pierced woman. As of 2005, Davidson boasted 3,950 piercings, per The Guardian.

13. Nataliya Kuznetsova Since she began powerlifting at just 14 years old, Russian bodybuilder Nataliya Kuznetsova has become arguably one of the most muscular women in the world. Her personal records include squatting 680 lbs, deadlifting 778 lbs, and benchpressing 389 lbs.

14. Anastasia Pokreshchuk Often going viral for her eye-popping appearance, Ukrainian model Anastasia Pokreshchuk is suspected to have the world’s largest cheeks.

15. Rumeysa Gelgi At 7 ft 0.71 in tall, Turkish researcher Rumeysa Gelgi holds five Guinness World Records, including tallest woman living.

16. María José Cristerna Méndez Nicknamed the ‘Vampire Woman,’ Mexico’s María José Cristerna Méndez currently holds the Guinness World Record for most body modifications. Alongside several piercings and tattoos, she has implants in her forehead and forearms.

17. Samantha Ramsdell Connecticut native Samantha Ramsdell currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest mouth gape, her smile clocking in at 6.52 centimeters.

18. Annie Hawkins-Turner Annie Hawkins-Turner takes “all naturals” to new heights. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest natural chest and wears a size 102 ZZZ bra.

19. Cathie Jung Victorian dress enthusiast Cathie Jung takes her turn of the century cosplays to new levels with a waist measuring just 15 inches. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for smallest waist on a living person.

20. Winnie Harlow After getting her start on ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ supermodel Winnie Harlow broke barriers on the catwalk, becoming the first woman with vitiligo to ever model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

1. Nyakim Gatwech

2. Maci Currin

3. You Jianxia

4. Valeria Lukyanova

5. Aliia Nasyrova

6. Jyoti Amge

7. Liberty Barros

8. Tanya Herbert

9. Chanel Tapper

10. Ataye Eligidagne

11. Charlotte Guttenberg

12. Elaine Davidson

13. Nataliya Kuznetsova

14. Anastasia Pokreshchuk

15. Rumeysa Gelgi

16. María José Cristerna Méndez

17. Samantha Ramsdell

18. Annie Hawkins-Turner

19. Cathie Jung

20. Winnie Harlow

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1. Nyakim Gatwech
American Model Nyakim Gatwech has garnered international acclaim — and Instagram fame — for her stunning dark complexion, one that earned her the nickname the “Queen Of Dark.”

2. Maci Currin
At 6’10, 21-year-old Maci Currin holds the Guinness World Record for longest legs, each clocking in at upwards of 52 inches.

3. You Jianxia
Since 2016, You Jianxia has held the Guinness World Record for longest eyelashes, clocking in at 4.88 inches in length.

4. Valeria Lukyanova
In the early 2010s, Russian model Valeria Lukyanova shot to viral fame for her striking resemblance to a Barbie Doll.

5. Aliia Nasyrova
Dubbed the “real-life Rapunzel” by Guinness World Record, Aliia Nasyrova boasts the world’s longest hair, measuring at 8 ft 5.3 in.

6. Jyoti Amge
At just 2’1”, actress Jyoti Amge is the world’s shortest living woman. She reached further international stardom after appearing in ‘American Horror Story.’

7. Liberty Barros
At just 16 years old, British teen Liberty Barrow holds a steep superlative as one of the world’s most flexible people. Alongside lending her name to a contortion pose — the Liberty Down Low — she also graced the 2024 cover of the Guinness Book of World Records.

8. Tanya Herbert
At 6’9” tall, Texan Tanya Herbert holds the world record for the largest feet on a living woman. With her right foot clocking in at 13.03 inches and her left foot measuring at 12.79 inches, she slips into women’s size 18 sneakers.

9. Chanel Tapper
Since 2010, Californian Chanel Tapper holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tongue on a living female. It measures at 3.8 inches.

10. Ataye Eligidagne
With a lip plate measuring at 19.5cm, Ethiopia’s Ataye Eligidagne holds the Guinness World Record for the largest lip plate.

11. Charlotte Guttenberg
As of 2017, American Charlotte Guttenberg is the world’s most tattooed woman, with roughly 98.75% of her body covered in ink.

12. Elaine Davidson
In May of 2000, former nurse Elaine Davidson earned the Guinness World Record of being the most pierced woman. As of 2005, Davidson boasted 3,950 piercings, per The Guardian.

13. Nataliya Kuznetsova
Since she began powerlifting at just 14 years old, Russian bodybuilder Nataliya Kuznetsova has become arguably one of the most muscular women in the world. Her personal records include squatting 680 lbs, deadlifting 778 lbs, and benchpressing 389 lbs.

14. Anastasia Pokreshchuk
Often going viral for her eye-popping appearance, Ukrainian model Anastasia Pokreshchuk is suspected to have the world’s largest cheeks.

15. Rumeysa Gelgi
At 7 ft 0.71 in tall, Turkish researcher Rumeysa Gelgi holds five Guinness World Records, including tallest woman living.

16. María José Cristerna Méndez
Nicknamed the ‘Vampire Woman,’ Mexico’s María José Cristerna Méndez currently holds the Guinness World Record for most body modifications. Alongside several piercings and tattoos, she has implants in her forehead and forearms.

17. Samantha Ramsdell
Connecticut native Samantha Ramsdell currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest mouth gape, her smile clocking in at 6.52 centimeters.

18. Annie Hawkins-Turner
Annie Hawkins-Turner takes “all naturals” to new heights. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest natural chest and wears a size 102 ZZZ bra.

19. Cathie Jung
Victorian dress enthusiast Cathie Jung takes her turn of the century cosplays to new levels with a waist measuring just 15 inches. She currently holds the Guinness World Record for smallest waist on a living person.

20. Winnie Harlow
After getting her start on ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ supermodel Winnie Harlow broke barriers on the catwalk, becoming the first woman with vitiligo to ever model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.