31 Times Bruno Mars Was the Shortest Person in the Room

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The 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

In Bruno's defense, pretty much everyone but Taylor Swift is at a height disadvantage among Victoria's Secret Angels.

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The 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Barbara Fialho's enormous beach ball really isn't helping matters.

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The 2013 Billboard Music Awards

His shiny red suit is still on point.

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With Brandy in 2012

She's kind of cheating with those heels.

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The 2012 Grammys

Alicia Keys is actually only 1 inch taller than Bruno, but some combination of high heels and high hair is really helping her out.

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The 2015 MTV VMAs

Without her heels and ponytail, Britney would be shorter than Bruno, so clearly the only solution is for him to start wearing taller hats.

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The 2014 Brit Awards

Look at that pure joy!

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The 2016 Grammys

If only Lena Dunham had been there to even things out.

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The 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Serious question: Does he have an entire closet for his hats?

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With James Corden in 2016

I hope they're discussing a Bruno edition of Carpool Karaoke.

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At the Bellagio in 2013

Once again his hat tries to help him out, to no avail.

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The Rainforest Fund Concert in 2012

With Vince Gill and Jennifer Hudson.

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The 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

In this optical illusion, Bruno looks taller than Lindsay Ellingson, until you notice that he's standing on top of a raised platform. Better luck next time.

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The 2012 Brit Awards

With Jack Whitehall and Jessie J.

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The 2016 Grammys

Bruno has 5 inches on Janelle Monáe, yet here they look even, thanks to heels and her own skilled hat work. Jidenna, meanwhile, is a giant.

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The Today Show in 2012

Good prom look though.

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Hosting Saturday Night Live in 2012

The right hat could have evened this out a bit.

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With Mario Lopez in 2010

At least Mario wasn't still wearing giant A.C. Slater hair.

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The 2013 Grammys

Did you really have to wear stilettos, Rihanna? Was your natural 3-inch height advantage not enough?

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The 2016 Grammys

Lionel Richie is pointing at Mark Ronson like he knows exactly why he's leaning down for the photo.

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