30.10.2026 13:20
Mikel Ruffinelli, who lives in the US, attracts attention with a hip circumference of about 244 centimeters. Because of her unusual body measurements, Ruffinelli, a mother of four, has to buy two seats on plane journeys, have her clothes tailor-made, and turn sideways to pass through narrow doors. Despite the difficulties she encounters in daily life, she says she is happy with her appearance and does not want to change her body.
Mikel Ruffinelli, who lives in Los Angeles, USA, has attracted international media attention with her extraordinary body measurements.
In 2013, Ruffinelli made world record news with her wide hip circumference, and her hip circumference was reported to be approximately 244 centimeters. The woman, who is about 163 centimeters tall, weighed around 190 kilograms at that time.
While Ruffinelli is known as one of the women with the widest hips in the world, she said she maintains her daily life with some special arrangements due to her body measurements.
SHE CANNOT FIT INTO A SINGLE SEAT ON A PLANE
One of the greatest difficulties Ruffinelli faces is transportation.
The American woman explained that she cannot fit into a single seat on plane and train journeys, so she has to buy two seats.
Stating that paying for two seats increases her travel expenses, Ruffinelli said she prefers to use a larger vehicle instead of public transportation.
The woman, who uses a large vehicle to make her daily transportation easier, also said she has difficulty moving in narrow spaces.
SHE PASSES THROUGH SOME DOORS BY TURNING SIDEWAYS
Due to her extraordinary measurements, the difficulties Ruffinelli faces in her daily life are not limited to transportation vehicles.
Explaining that she has to turn sideways when passing through narrow doors, the woman stated that some seating areas are also not suitable for her.
Stating that she needs more durable and wider seating areas at home, Ruffinelli said she also checks the seating arrangement in advance when she is going to eat out.
SHE HAS HER CLOTHES CUSTOM-MADE
One of the issues Ruffinelli has the most difficulty with is clothes shopping.
Stating that she has difficulty finding clothes that fit her body measurements in standard stores, the American woman explained that she has especially her underwear and some of her clothes custom-made.
However, saying that this situation has not caused her to give up her style of dress, Ruffinelli stated that she continues to choose clothes that make her feel good.
"I ATTRACT ATTENTION EVERYWHERE I GO"
Ruffinelli explained that her different body measurements attract people's attention and that she sometimes encounters disturbing behavior on the street.
Stating that some people take photos of her and others make negative comments about her appearance, the woman said she has learned to cope with this situation over the years.
Expressing that she used to feel uncomfortable because of her body measurements, Ruffinelli said that over time she accepted her appearance and no longer feels the need to hide.
HER BODY MEASUREMENTS CHANGED AFTER FOUR CHILDREN
Ruffinelli, a mother of four, explained that she did not have her current body measurements in her youth.
Saying that she began to gain weight after giving birth to her first child, the woman stated that her hip circumference expanded even more after her subsequent births.
Stating that the women in her family also have a wide hip structure, Ruffinelli said she thinks genetic factors are effective in her body characteristics.
Also denying claims that she had cosmetic surgery, the woman argued that her appearance is natural.
FULL SUPPORT FROM HER HUSBAND
Ruffinelli's husband, Reggie Brooks, also stated in his statements that he is pleased with his wife's appearance.
Explaining that he loves his wife not only for her physical characteristics but also for her personality, Brooks stated that he supports Ruffinelli against people's negative comments.
The mother of four said that the support she receives from her family gives her confidence.
SHE DID PLUS-SIZE MODELING
Her extraordinary appearance also offered Ruffinelli opportunities in modeling.
The American woman, who does plus-size modeling, has taken part in various photo shoots.
Ruffinelli stated that she wants to show that women with different body types can also feel confident.
"I DON'T WANT TO CHANGE MY BODY"
Explaining that she tried various methods to lose weight in the past, Ruffinelli said that she later embraced her current appearance.
Expressing that she accepts herself as she is despite the difficulties she faces in her daily life, the woman emphasized that she does not want others' comments to determine her life.
Ruffinelli's statements also reminded once again of the transportation, clothing, and accessibility problems faced by people with different body measurements in daily life.