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 blockbuster films and smaller independent productions. She gained significant attention as a child actor and has successfully transitioned into adult roles, demonstrating versatility and talent. Her performances have earned her numerous nominations, including Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying her status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2016: Cast in "The Bell Jar" film adaptation

In July 2016, Dakota Fanning was cast in a film adaptation of "The Bell Jar" as Esther Greenwood.

2017: Starred in Neill Blomkamp's Zygote

In 2017, Dakota Fanning starred in Neill Blomkamp's Zygote, which was part of Blomkamp's experimental short films released through Oats Studios.

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August 2018: Ordered The Alienist sequel series

In August 2018, TNT ordered a sequel series to The Alienist, based on the novel The Angel of Darkness, with Dakota Fanning set to reprise her role as Sara Howard.

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December 2019: Announced to star in "The Nightingale" adaptation with Elle Fanning

In December 2019, it was announced that Dakota Fanning and her sister Elle Fanning would star together in an adaption of Kristin Hannah's 2015 novel, "The Nightingale", directed by Mélanie Laurent.

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2019: Acted in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

In 2019, Dakota Fanning played Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in Quentin Tarantino's comedy-drama "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", receiving a SAG Award nomination with the cast.

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March 2021: Formation of Lewellen Pictures

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.

March 2023: Cast in Netflix miniseries "The Perfect Couple"

In March 2023, Dakota Fanning was cast to star in the Netflix miniseries "The Perfect Couple".

2023: Considering "The Bell Jar" adaptation into a TV series

In 2023, it was considered to adapt 'The Bell Jar' into a TV series instead of a film, though development has remained on hold.

2025: Nominated for Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2025, Dakota Fanning was nominated for a Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the Netflix series Ripley as Marge Sherwood.

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