Short men and heavier women earn less, can blame DNA

Photos: Celebrities who stand tall financially
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are below average height and a success financially.
From "Top Gun" to "Mission Impossible," Tom Cruise has played many heroes. In 2012, he was Hollywood's highest paid actor, earning $75 million. In collective box office -- a barometer of star wattage -- his movies have made $3.5 billion.
From "Top Gun" to "Mission Impossible," Tom Cruise has played many heroes. In 2012, he was Hollywood's highest paid actor, earning $75 million. In collective box office -- a barometer of star wattage -- his movies have made $3.5 billion.
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Daniel Radcliffe, left, is the star of the hit movie franchise "Harry Potter." His collective box office comes to $2.5 billion.
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Winner of two Academy Awards for best actor, Dustin Hoffman, third from left, has made many movies in his career. His collective box office is $2.3 billion.
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Josh Hutcherson's movies, including the "Hunger Games" series, have racked up $2 billion.
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Elijah Wood, left, starred as Frodo, a central character in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. In collective box office, his movies have made $1.8 billion.
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Kevin Hart, who is well-known for his comedic characters, is at $833 million in collective box office.
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Director Woody Allen, second from left, has given us classics such as "Annie Hall" and "Midnight in Paris." In collective box office, his movies have made $578 million.
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Prince's music career has spanned decades and he has sold over 100 million records, placing him as one of the best-selling artists of all time. His net worth is estimated to be north of $250 million.
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Jon Stewart, center, is one of the most recognized faces in comedy, having hosted the popular satire show "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central. His net worth is estimated to be about $80 million.
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Bruno Mars, third from left, who has had numerous No. 1 singles on different chats, is estimated to be worth north of $70 million.
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Seth Green, center, best known for his roles in the "Austin Powers" series and "Family Guy," is worth about $25 million.
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