short kings to celebrate this King’s Birthday weekend

Publish date
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 9:00AM

Long weekend lovers, rejoice

Somehow, winter’s here and the days are getting shorter. While we're playing bangers all long weekend long (tune in here anywhere you are in the country) we’re showing some love to the short kings out there.

A short king is defined as anyone who stands at 5'8" (1.72 m) or shorter. 

👑 The Short Kings

Cillian Murphy 172 cm

Oscar-winner, piercing blue eyes, need we say more.

Danny DeVito 147 cm

A certified icon. Comedy legend, chaos agent, and honestly the king of not taking life too seriously.

Jeremy Allen White 170 cm

Yes, chef. From The Bear to internet boyfriend status, he’s got the talent and the jawline. You might know him from this Calvin Klein ad...

Kendrick Lamar 168 cm

One of the greatest rappers of all time. Pulitzer Prize winner. Doesn’t need height when you’ve got that level of impact.

Gael García Bernal 170 cm

Effortlessly cool. Indie film darling with that “I woke up like this” charm and a résumé to match.

Kevin Hart 158 cm

Small in stature, huge in energy. One of the hardest-working comedians in the game and it shows.

Nick Jonas 170 cm

1/3 of the Jonas Brothers. Nick is a pop star, actor, and low-key one of the most consistent glow-ups of our generation. Catch his new podcast below.

Tom Holland 173 cm

Your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. Backflips, British charm, and his height difference with Zendaya literally gives me life.

Bruno Mars 165 cm

Hit machine Bruno Mars the man who defined the 2010s is a certified short king. 

Charlie Day 169 cm

Another Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast member joins the short kings list. You probably know him from this famous meme: 

Josh Hutcherson 165 cm

From Hunger Games heartthrob to internet resurgence king the people never forget.

Peter Dinklage 135 cm

Legend status. Award-winning, powerful performances, and one of the most respected actors in the game.

Seth Green 163 cm

Actor, voice legend, and the brain behind Robot Chicken. Quietly iconic.

Jack Black 168 cm

Ken Jeong 165 cm

Doctor turned comedian turned absolute scene-stealer. The range is unmatched.

Turns out, great things really do come in smaller packages.

Consider this your reminder that confidence, talent, and main character energy have absolutely nothing to do with height.

Check out what we've got up for grabs for you to win this long weekend:

Skip the queue to win Olivia Dean tickets and Cash with ZM's Deal or Reveal

Banker Brin has 9 cases left in studio, one of them has $3,000 cash inside and another has a trip to see Olivia Dean live in Auckland. 

Call 0800 DIAL ZM whenever you hear the activator go off this long weekend to skip the queue and have your shot at picking a case.

Rate ZM's Playlist and be into win your bills paid for a month 

Tell us what songs you’re loving, what you’re not vibing with, and you’re in the draw. Easy.

Play ZM all long weekend legend! 

All the bangers you know and love. 

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