Wildine Aumoithe is 23, works as a graphic designer and a model, and holds a Guinness World Record.
She also sits on the floor to use her laptop, and needs help getting out of bed every morning.
That’s a typical Tuesday in Miami.
Wildine has SADDAN dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism, and measures 2ft 4in tall.
A power wheelchair takes her around the house. Getting in and out of bed requires her mum’s help and a manual wheelchair.
Reaching anything out of arm’s reach requires her mum, too.
How her days actually work
“I usually sit on the floor when using my laptop because it is the most comfortable and accessible setup for me,” she says.
Her mum handles the physical tasks her condition makes difficult, from reaching items around the house to assisting with transfers between bed and wheelchair.
“Having support with mobility and daily activities is an important part of my routine,” Wildine says.
“Despite these challenges, I continue to find ways to stay productive and engaged in my day-to-day life.”
The record that found her
Guinness World Records made contact after Wildine appeared in a Born Different documentary in 2020.
By October 2021, it officially recognised her as the world’s shortest non-mobile living woman.
She is also the first Haitian-American woman to hold a Guinness World Record.
“Being recognised as a Guinness World Record holder is an honour because it represents perseverance, hard work, and breaking barriers,” she says.
“It means a lot to me to know that my achievements are inspiring people around the world, especially others with disabilities who may feel limited by their circumstances.”
‘Height is just a number’
“I hope people understand height is just a number, not a limit,” Wildine says.
“Despite being born with a rare form of dwarfism, I still accomplish all the goals I have wanted to accomplish.”
She has a freelance design career, a modelling portfolio, and a Guinness World Record.
Three goals most people without a rare form of dwarfism never manage.
Why it matters
The modelling and media industries have never done particularly well by disabled creators.
Wildine’s public presence challenges the assumption that a career built on image requires a particular kind of body.
For creators living with health conditions or disabilities, it is a reminder that the logistics of a day do not set the ceiling.
The bigger picture
Platforms have opened doors for creators traditional media would have ignored.
Wildine’s career is one result of that.
What to watch
She has said little publicly about what comes next.
With a design career and modelling work already running in parallel, it is not obvious she needs to.
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