Did Victoria Principal lie about her height? I don't know how she would have thought that would benefit her. She's never been known for her height. She was known for her looks and her acting, maybe in that order, but as pretty as she was, she wasn't the statuesque type like Cindy Crawford or Christie Brinkley. She wasn't a 5' 9" model; she was an actress. Sally Field is only 5' 3" and she's had a great career without being tall.