Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dakota Fanning
How Dakota Fanning built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Dakota Fanning is an accomplished American actress recognized for her work in both high-profile and independent films. Beginning her career as a child actor, she has transitioned into mature roles, showcasing her versatility and talent. Fanning's contributions to the film industry have been acknowledged with nominations for prestigious awards, including Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
1961: Voice in Documentary "Rise" about Sabena Flight 548
Dakota Fanning's voice was heard in the documentary film "Rise" to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the crash of Sabena Flight 548 in 1961.
1964: Setting of "The Secret Life of Bees"
The film "The Secret Life of Bees", which Dakota Fanning starred in, is set in South Carolina in 1964.
1999: Began Professional Acting Career
In 1999, at the age of five, Dakota Fanning began her professional acting career, appearing in a Tide television commercial and guest starring on ER.
2001: Starred in "I Am Sam" and Received SAG Nomination
In 2001, Dakota Fanning starred in "I Am Sam" and became the youngest person ever to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, at the age of seven. Her performance was later used in Rufus Wainwright's music video cover of The Beatles' "Across the Universe".
2001: Starred in "I Am Sam"
In 2001, Dakota Fanning, at the age of seven, gained recognition for starring in the drama film "I Am Sam".
2002: Lead Role in "Taken" and Appeared in Other Films
In 2002, Dakota Fanning starred in the lead child role in the science fiction miniseries "Taken", and appeared in the films "Trapped", "Sweet Home Alabama", and "Hansel and Gretel".
2002: Starred in "Taken"
In 2002, Dakota Fanning starred in the miniseries "Taken".
2003: Starred in "Uptown Girls"
In 2003, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "Uptown Girls".
October 2004: Finished Filming "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story"
In late October 2004, Dakota Fanning completed filming on "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story" opposite Kurt Russell. She also became a registered member of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
2004: Appeared in "Man on Fire" and "Friends"
In 2004, Dakota Fanning appeared in "Man on Fire" as Pita, and on season ten of the television series "Friends" as Mackenzie.
May 2005: Finished Filming "Charlotte's Web"
In May 2005, Dakota Fanning finished filming "Charlotte's Web" in Australia.
June 2005: Released "War of the Worlds"
In June 2005, Dakota Fanning starred in "War of the Worlds", which was released to critical success.
October 2005: Released "Nine Lives"
In October 2005, Dakota Fanning's film, "Nine Lives", was released.
2005: Starred in "Hide and Seek"
In 2005, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "Hide and Seek" opposite Robert De Niro.
2005: Starred in "War of the Worlds"
In 2005, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "War of the Worlds".
December 15, 2006: Premiered "Charlotte's Web"
On December 15, 2006, Dakota Fanning's film "Charlotte's Web" premiered. Also in 2006, she was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, becoming the youngest member in the academy's history.
2006: Starred in "Charlotte's Web"
In 2006, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "Charlotte's Web".
2007: Filmed "Fragments - Winged Creatures", "Cutlass" and "Push"
In 2007, Dakota Fanning filmed "Fragments – Winged Creatures", appeared in the short film "Cutlass", and filmed "Push".
January 2008: Began Filming "The Secret Life of Bees"
In January 2008, Dakota Fanning began filming "The Secret Life of Bees", based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd.
March 2008: Casting and Subsequent Drop Out of "My Sister's Keeper"
In March 2008, Dakota Fanning and her sister Elle Fanning were originally cast in the film adaptation of "My Sister's Keeper", but Dakota dropped out due to the requirement to shave her head.
2008: Starred in "The Secret Life of Bees"
In 2008, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "The Secret Life of Bees".
February 6, 2009: Released "Coraline" and "Push"
On February 6, 2009, Dakota Fanning's films "Coraline" and "Push" were released on the same day.
November 20, 2009: Released "New Moon"
On November 20, 2009, Dakota Fanning's film "New Moon" was released.
2009: Starred in "Coraline"
In 2009, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "Coraline".
2010: Starred in "The Runaways"
In 2010, Dakota Fanning starred in the film "The Runaways" as Cherie Currie.
2011: Filmed "Breaking Dawn"
From the end of 2010 until early 2011, Dakota Fanning filmed "Breaking Dawn", reprising the role of Jane.
2011: Starred in "Now Is Good" and Faced Controversy with Marc Jacobs Ad
In 2011, Dakota Fanning played Tessa in "Now Is Good". She also became the face of Marc Jacobs' Oh, Lola! perfume campaign, which was later banned in the UK.
August 2012: Starred in "Night Moves"
In August 2012, Dakota Fanning played the lead role in the thriller film "Night Moves", playing a wealthy financial eco-terrorist.
2012: Starred in "Now Is Good"
In 2012, Dakota Fanning transitioned to mature roles with the independent film "Now Is Good".
January 2013: Cast in "The Last of Robin Hood"
In January 2013, Dakota Fanning was cast as Beverly Aadland in the Errol Flynn biopic, "The Last of Robin Hood".
November 8, 2013: Released "The Motel Life"
On November 8, 2013, the film "The Motel Life", in which Dakota Fanning played Annie James, was released.
February 2014: Recorded Voice Role for "Yellowbird"
In February 2014, Dakota Fanning recorded a voice role for the animated film "Yellowbird".
2014: Starred in "Effie Gray"
In 2014, Dakota Fanning transitioned to mature roles with the independent film "Effie Gray".
May 2015: Released "Every Secret Thing"
In May 2015, "Every Secret Thing", based on the 2004 novel by Laura Lippman, was released in the U.S., co-starring Dakota Fanning.
June 2015: Joined the Cast of "Brimstone"
In June 2015, Dakota Fanning and Kit Harington joined the cast of the film "Brimstone", replacing Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson.
July 2016: Cast in 'The Bell Jar' film adaptation
In July 2016, Dakota Fanning was announced to be cast in the film adaptation of 'The Bell Jar' as Esther Greenwood.
2017: Starred in Zygote
In 2017, Dakota Fanning starred in Neill Blomkamp's 'Zygote', an experimental short film released through Oats Studios.
2018: Appeared in "Ocean's 8" and "The Alienist"
In 2018, Dakota Fanning appeared in films such as "Ocean's 8" and the television series "The Alienist".
December 2019: Cast in 'The Nightingale' with sister Elle Fanning
In December 2019, Dakota Fanning and her sister Elle Fanning were announced to star together in an adaptation of Kristin Hannah's 2015 novel, 'The Nightingale', which is to be directed by Mélanie Laurent.
2019: Appeared in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
In 2019, Dakota Fanning appeared in the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
2019: Played Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Dakota Fanning played Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', and she and the cast were nominated for the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
June 30, 2020: Released "Viena and the Fantomes"
Originally set to be released in 2015, the film "Viena and the Fantomes", in which Dakota Fanning played Viena, was later released digitally on June 30, 2020.
March 2021: Formation of Lewellen Pictures production company
In March 2021, Dakota Fanning and her sister Elle Fanning announced the formation of a production company, Lewellen Pictures, with a first-look deal with MRC Television/Civic Center Media.
2022: Appeared in "The First Lady"
In 2022, Dakota Fanning appeared in the television series "The First Lady".
March 2023: Cast in 'The Perfect Couple' miniseries
In March 2023, Dakota Fanning was cast to star in the Netflix miniseries 'The Perfect Couple'.
2023: 'The Bell Jar' considered for TV series
In 2023, 'The Bell Jar' was being considered for adaptation into a TV series instead of a film, though development has remained on hold.
2023: Appeared in "The Equalizer 3" and "The Watchers"
In 2023, Dakota Fanning appeared in films such as "The Equalizer 3", and "The Watchers".
2024: Appeared in "The Perfect Couple" and "Ripley"
In 2024, Dakota Fanning appeared in the television series "The Perfect Couple" and "Ripley", earning nominations for awards.
January 2025: Nominated for Golden Globe Award
In January 2025, Dakota Fanning was nominated for a Golden Globe Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role as Marge Sherwood in the Netflix series 'Ripley'.
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