Elle Fanning

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Name:
Elle Fanning
Real name:
Mary Elle Fanning
Who is:
Birth date:
(27 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Conyers, Georgia, U.S.
Height:
5'7 ft ()
Weight:
110 lb (50 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Elle Fanning Biography

Elle Fanning is an American actress and model who's made her mark in films like "The Neon Demon", "20th Century Women", and "Maleficent". She is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning
At 5'8" (174 cm), Elle Fanning has been modeling since childhood. She's graced the covers of Japanese "Vogue", "Porter", and "Interview" magazines, worked with French cosmetics giant L'Oréal, and walked runways across Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Early Life

Mary Elle Fanning was born on April 9, 1998, in the small town of Conyers, Georgia. Her mother, Heather Joy (maiden name Arrington), is a professional tennis player. Her father, Steven J. Fanning, once played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and later pursued a career as an electronics salesman in Los Angeles. In 2016, news broke that her parents were divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
Mary Elle Fanning as a child
Mary Elle Fanning as a child
Sports run in the Fanning family. Her maternal grandfather, Rick Arrington, was a renowned American football player, and her aunt, Jill Arrington, is a sports reporter for ESPN. Elle and her older sister Dakota were the only ones who chose acting over sports.
Elle has a mix of many nationalities in her lineage
Elle has a mix of many nationalities in her lineage
Elle's angelic looks reflect her diverse heritage, with German, Irish, English, and French ancestry. When it came to naming her, her parents couldn't agree: her mother wanted Mary, while her father preferred Elle. Like her older sister Hannah Dakota Fanning, Elle uses only her middle name professionally.

Film Career

Elle Fanning began her acting career at just three years old, playing the younger version of characters portrayed by her sister Dakota in the mini-series "Taken" and the movie "I Am Sam." In 2002, at age four, Fanning stepped out on her own for the first time, landing a role in Steve Carr's comedy "Daddy Day Care" alongside Eddie Murphy.
Elle and Dakota Fanning as children
Elle and Dakota Fanning as children
Hollywood took notice of her impressive acting talent right away. Soon after, Elle landed a role in the drama "The Door in the Floor" with Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger. The filmmakers originally planned to use twins who could switch off during long, demanding scenes. But they were so blown away by Fanning's talent that they cast her on the spot.
A scene from 'The Door in the Floor'
A scene from 'The Door in the Floor'
In 2004, Elle and Dakota voiced the main characters, sisters Mei and Satsuki, in the English version of Hayao Miyazaki's animated film "My Neighbor Totoro." Elle was set to appear in the comedy "Charlotte's Web" (2006) where Dakota played a farmer's daughter alongside a pig, but her scenes ended up on the cutting room floor.
Dakota and Elle Fanning - My Neighbor Totoro
In mid-2005, Elle worked with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett on the Oscar-winning drama "Babel." She then appeared in the movie "Déjà Vu" with Denzel Washington, the psychological thriller "The Nines," and the mini-series "The Lost Room."
Elle Fanning has been acting in films since the age of three
Elle Fanning has been acting in films since the age of three
By late 2006, Fanning started snagging leading roles. Her first starring role came as Emma Warner in the thriller "Reservation Road." The film deals with the aftermath of a tragic car accident that kills Emma's brother. The film also stars Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Connelly, and Mark Ruffalo.
Elle Fanning in «Reservation Road»
Subsequent leading roles followed in the indie film "Phoebe in Wonderland" and the fairy-tale film by Andrei Konchalovsky, "The Nutcracker in 3D."
A scene from 'The Nutcracker 3D'
A scene from 'The Nutcracker 3D'
In March 2008, Fanning and her sister Dakota were set to star in Nick Cassavetes' drama "My Sister's Keeper" from the director of "The Notebook," but the opportunity slipped away. Dakota passed on the project because she didn't want to shave her head for the role. They were quickly replaced by Abigail Breslin and Sofia Vassilieva.

In 2009, Fanning starred in Sofia Coppola's comedy-drama "Somewhere." The film follows a "bad boy" Hollywood actor (Stephen Dorff) who reassesses his priorities after reconnecting with his 11-year-old daughter (Elle Fanning). The movie won the Golden Lion at the 67th Venice Film Festival.
Elle Fanning ice skating scene from Somewhere 2010
By late 2010, Elle had teamed up with Sofia Coppola's father, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, for his horror film "Twixt," playing the ghost V.
Elle Fanning in the horror movie 'Between'
Elle Fanning in the horror movie 'Between'
The next year, she starred in J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller "Super 8," about kids confronting mysterious events in their small town. The Telegraph praised Fanning's performance as one of the movie's best aspects. In December 2011, the young actress starred in the comedy-drama "We Bought a Zoo." She played Lily, a 13-year-old girl who works at the zoo's restaurant and lives with her aunt Kelly (Scarlett Johansson).
A scene from «We Bought A Zoo»
In September 2012, Fanning co-starred with Alice Englert in the drama "Ginger & Rosa," set in 1962 London. Her performance captivated both critics and audiences. The New York Times remarked her performance had the strength, brilliance, and technical precision associated with Meryl Streep, "It's scary how good she is and hard to imagine what's beyond her reach."
Ginger & Rosa Official Trailer
In 2014, Elle starred alongside Angelina Jolie in Walt Disney's fantasy action film "Maleficent," directed by Robert Stromberg. Jolie played the sorceress Maleficent, and Fanning played Princess Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty. But her momentum kept building. The next year, Fanning appeared in the biographical drama "Trumbo" with Bryan Cranston and the drama "3 Generations" with Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon, portraying a young transgender individual.
Elle Fanning and Angelina Jolie
Elle Fanning and Angelina Jolie
In 2016, she took the lead role in Nicolas Winding Refn's psychological thriller "The Neon Demon." Elle plays an aspiring model in Los Angeles who achieves sudden success while triggering fierce jealousy among her peers. The film contains scenes hinting at necrophilia, cannibalism, and pedophilia, yet according to critics, none of this detracts from the film's fairy-tale nature.
The Neon Demon Official Trailer
That same year, Elle appeared in Mike Mills' "20th Century Women," about a group of women tackling their issues independently. She also starred in Ben Affleck's renowned drama "Live by Night" alongside Sienna Miller, Zoe Saldana, and Chris Cooper.

In 2017, Fanning took on roles in Sean Christensen's drama "The Vanishing of Sidney Hall" and John Cameron Mitchell's sci-fi romance "How to Talk to Girls at Parties" (based on a Neil Gaiman short story). She also starred in Sofia Coppola's "The Beguiled" and the Irish-American film "Mary Shelley" (also titled "A Storm in the Stars"), which tells the story of the English writer behind "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus".
Mary Elle Fanning
Mary Elle Fanning
In January 2018, Reed Morano's "I Think We're Alone Now" premiered at Sundance, starring Elle Fanning and Peter Dinklage.

Mélanie Laurent's drama "Galveston" hit theaters on October 18, 2018, following a former mob enforcer (Ben Foster) on the run who encounters a young prostitute (Elle Fanning).
In January 2019, Elle starred in the musical drama "Teen Spirit" as an aspiring singer from the Isle of Wight with dreams of making it big. She also appeared in Woody Allen's romantic comedy "A Rainy Day in New York" alongside Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet, and Kelly Rohrbach. Plus, "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" hit screens with new cast members Michelle Pfeiffer and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Opening Scene of A Rainy Day in New York
In 2020, Elle took on the lead role in the comedy series "The Great", portraying Russian Empress Catherine II. When director Tony McNamara approached Fanning to read the script, she was ecstatic: "I'm so lucky! Tony is simply the best: the best guy, the best writer, an extraordinary genius."
Elle Fanning in the series 'The Great'
Elle Fanning in the series 'The Great'
Elle worked alongside Nicholas Hoult, whom she already knew well. Their familiarity made filming even more fun amid all the on-set craziness.
I played a mix, a mashup. I wanted to create my own version of Catherine, based naturally on Tony's vision. «The Great» takes quite a few liberties with facts. Of course, much of what audiences see is true, but one of the main goals was to make history more entertaining and relevant to today's world. My Catherine's actions reflect today's issues, like the fight for women's rights. I even feel I created a true feminist icon.
That same year, Elle starred in Sally Potter's drama "The Roads Not Taken" and the romantic comedy "All the Bright Places" alongside Justice Smith.
Elle Fanning in the movie 'All the Bright Places'
Elle Fanning in the movie 'All the Bright Places'

Elle Fanning's Personal Life

In 2014, Elle Fanning began dating Dylan Beck. After a year, the couple split, and Elle was spotted with other men. However, she and Dylan got back together, and their relationship continued for nearly three years.
Elle Fanning and Dylan Beck
Elle Fanning and Dylan Beck
In summer 2018, paparazzi caught Elle with "The Handmaid's Tale" star Max Minghella, who was 32 at the time. They met while filming "Teen Spirit," which Minghella directed and wrote.
Elle Fanning and Max Minghella
Elle Fanning and Max Minghella
In 2019, they made their red carpet debut as a couple, but mostly kept things private, rarely sharing personal details publicly. Many of Elle's fans raised eyebrows at their 12-year age gap. However, a source close to the couple told reporters, "The age difference isn't an issue at all. Elle admires Max's maturity and intelligence. He's really smart and has a great passion for art."

During the pandemic, the couple grew even closer and seemed headed for marriage. But in April 2023, Fanning told Harper's Bazaar she'd recently split up and was single again. "I'd like to play Grace Kelly. And have children. But I'm a hopeless romantic. I believe in love at first sight. Call me crazy, but I trust these feelings. I feel it's my destiny," Elle revealed.

Elle Fanning Now

In 2023, the actress filmed Barry Levinson's "Francis and The Godfather." The drama explores the behind-the-scenes chaos as Francis Ford Coppola (Oscar Isaac) and his crew battle to make the first "Godfather" film. Elle Fanning plays actress Ali MacGraw. Though MacGraw didn't appear in "The Godfather," she was married to Paramount chief Robert Evans.
Elle Fanning got the role of Ali MacGraw
Elle Fanning got the role of Ali MacGraw
The Fanning sisters also reunited for the drama "The Nightingale," based on Kristin Hannah's novel. They play the Mauriac sisters, French women surviving Nazi occupation during World War II.

Elle Fanning: latest news and articles

  • Fanning increasingly began to appear in films and it makes me happy, it is pleasant to look at her and plays norms. It was interesting to read about her formation
    2021-04-25 13:27:22
  • She showed herself well in Maleficent, this is already a good impetus for the future, plus she met Jolie :)) She will surely find «her» role with an angelic appearance that will make her famous.
    2021-04-24 15:31:08
  • Oh, I think Elle will be good at climbing the career ladder in the cinema, because she is really good at getting into the role
    2021-04-05 13:51:22
  • After Maleficent I just fell in love with this actress, I like her sweet appearance
    2021-02-26 20:17:24
  • She starred in The Neon Demon, a very cool film, like a thriller, I watched from beginning to end in tension.
    2021-02-17 13:29:25
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