Stephanie Corneliussen

A lot of the composing posture you see in Joanna I actually took from Lauren Bacall from 'To Have or Have Not.' I absolutely adored that movie as a kid, and I just remembered this woman who was so statuesque, and I was like, 'I want to do that.

Danish Actress

Holly Hunter

With 'Broadcast News,' it became a non-issue, and with 'The Piano,' it became a non-issue. Both parts were written for more statuesque women. It was nice to change people's minds about that, because that's neither here nor there.

American Actress

Queen Latifah

I would say I'm voluptuous. Statuesque. Definitely curvaceous.

American Musician

Statuesque has a positive tone, suggesting beauty and grace as well as height.

Positive Connotation

While often used to describe women, 'statuesque' can describe anyone tall and dignified.

Not Gender Specific

It conveys a sense of strong physical presence, someone you notice immediately in a room.