Shatner's Height Secret: Actress Reveals All

Mariette Hartley, known for her role as Zarabeth in the Star Trek episode 'All Our Yesterdays', recently shared an amusing detail about her co-star William Shatner. The 85-year-old actress revealed that Shatner, who famously portrayed Captain Kirk, often wore "big lifts" to appear taller on set.

Hartley also reminisced about her own memorable costume for the episode, a "stupid bathing suit made of leather," and her initial fascination with teaching Spock about non-vegetarianism. She reflected on the unexpected, enduring success of Star Trek, noting that neither she nor her co-stars could have predicted its future impact.

William Shatner's career has continued to thrive, marked by his involvement in numerous Star Trek films and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd Saturn Awards in 2025. Beyond acting, he became the oldest person in space in 2021, an experience that led to profound reflections on life. The 94-year-old is currently concluding his 'Live on Stage' tour and managing his health condition, tinnitus.