She is about 5'5 according to IMDB (not that they're always accurate).
Evidently there is a lot of Oscar buzz going around for her, and I really hope she gets nominated. It would be easy for an actress to take that part and make it cliche and ditzy, but she made it very real and believeable.
I was surprised at the Oscar buzz just because her performance is not the typical kind of dramatic, flashy acting that normally gets recognized but I think it's delightful she's getting attention for it!

Source: ONTDPlot: In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business -- a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service -- with her unreliable sister.
Also starring Alan Arkin, Steve Zahn and Clifton Collins Jr.
She was funny, energetic and absolutely beautiful! 















