Katja Bavendam Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Katja Bavendam is a German retired professional basketball player and reality star who shot to fame after appearing on TLC’s My Giant Life (2016-2017) with her then-wife Julie McGuire. She has more than 50k followers on Instagram.

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Residence

New York City, New York, United States

Position

Center

Shirt Number

• 13 – Botaş SK
• 50 – St. Francis College

Girlfriend / Spouse

Katja has dated –

1. Julie McGuire (2015-2018) – Katja and Julie McGuire tied the knot in January 2015. The couple explored the possibility of starting a family with sperm donors during their stint on My Giant Life. However, the two filed for divorce in 2018.

Sexual Orientation

Lesbian

Distinctive Features

Tall height and stature

Brand Endorsements

Katja has endorsed –

• Long Island Oysters
• Animal Haven

Katja Bavendam Facts

1. She belongs to a family of tall members. Her mother is 6 feet tall, her father is 6 feet 4 inches, and her sister stands at 6 ft 3 in.
2. Katja and her ex-wife Julie, who was a mere 5 feet 2 inches, shared an incredible height difference of a foot and a half.
3. She has 2 rescue pet dogs named Ripley and Marley.
4. Katja’s promising basketball career was cut short in 2011 due to a knee injury after which, doctors advised her to hang up her boots for good.
5. She speaks multiple languages like German, French, English, and Spanish.

Featured Image by Katja Bavendam / Instagram