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 a successful American actress recognized for her work in both major blockbuster films and independent projects. She gained prominence as a child actor and has transitioned into mature roles. Fanning's achievements include nominations for prestigious awards such as Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, highlighting her talent and contributions to the film industry.
1961: Read a poem for Rise
In 1961, Dakota Fanning read a poem written by U.S. national champion Laurence Owen for Rise, a documentary film commissioned by U.S. Figure Skating.
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.
2001: Recognition for I Am Sam
In 2001, Dakota Fanning received recognition for starring in the drama film I Am Sam and was nominated for the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history.
2001: Starred in I Am Sam
In 2001, Dakota Fanning starred opposite Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer in the film I Am Sam. Her role led to her becoming the youngest person ever to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. She also won the Best Young Actor/Actress award from the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Her performance was also featured in the music video for Rufus Wainwright's cover of The Beatles' "Across the Universe".
2002: Starring in Taken
In 2002, Dakota Fanning starred in the miniseries Taken.
2002: Cast in Taken and Appeared in Multiple Films
In 2002, Steven Spielberg cast Dakota Fanning in the lead child role of Allison Clarke/Keys in the science fiction miniseries Taken. She also appeared in three films: Trapped, Sweet Home Alabama, and Hansel and Gretel. She also did voice-over work for animated projects including Disney's My Neighbor Totoro, Family Guy, and Justice League Unlimited.
2003: Starring in Uptown Girls
In 2003, Dakota Fanning starred in the film Uptown Girls.
October 2004: Filming Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
In late October 2004, Dakota Fanning completed filming on Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story. She also became a registered member of 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 Friends, playing Mackenzie.
May 2005: Filming Charlotte's Web
In May 2005, Dakota Fanning finished filming Charlotte's Web in Australia.
June 2005: Release of War of the Worlds
In June 2005, War of the Worlds, starring Dakota Fanning alongside Tom Cruise, was released.
October 2005: Release of Nine Lives
In October 2005, Dakota Fanning had a small part in the Rodrigo García film Nine Lives. Fanning also voiced Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch.
2005: Release of Hide and Seek
In 2005, Hide and Seek, starring Dakota Fanning, was released.
December 15, 2006: Premiere of Charlotte's Web
On December 15, 2006, Charlotte's Web, starring Dakota Fanning, premiered.
2006: Starring in Charlotte's Web
In 2006, Dakota Fanning starred in the film Charlotte's Web.
2007: Filmed Fragments and Appeared in Cutlass
In 2007, Dakota Fanning filmed Fragments – Winged Creatures. In July, Fanning appeared on a short film titled Cutlass. From September to the end of the year, Fanning filmed Push.
January 2008: Began Filming The Secret Life of Bees
In January 2008, Dakota Fanning began filming the film adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees.
March 2008: Casting and Dropping Out of My Sister's Keeper
In March 2008, Dakota and Elle Fanning were originally cast in the film adaptation My Sister's Keeper, but both dropped out.
2008: Starring in The Secret Life of Bees
In 2008, Dakota Fanning starred in The Secret Life of Bees.
February 6, 2009: Release of Coraline and Push
On February 6, 2009, Dakota Fanning's films, the horror animation Coraline and the science fiction thriller Push, were released on the same day.
November 20, 2009: Release of New Moon
On November 20, 2009, New Moon, in which Dakota Fanning played Jane, was released.
2010: Starred in The Runaways
In 2010, Dakota Fanning starred in the film The Runaways, where she played Cherie Currie.
2011: Played Tessa in Now Is Good and Became Face of Marc Jacobs' Oh, Lola!
During the summer of 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.
2011: Filmed Breaking Dawn
From the end of 2010 until early 2011, Dakota Fanning filmed Breaking Dawn.
August 2012: Played Dena Brauer in Night Moves
In August 2012, Dakota Fanning played the lead role of Dena Brauer in the thriller film Night Moves.
2012: Starring in Now Is Good
In 2012, Dakota Fanning transitioned to mature roles with Now Is Good.
January 2013: Cast as Beverly Aadland 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: Release of The Motel Life
On November 8, 2013, 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: Starring in Effie Gray
In 2014, Dakota Fanning transitioned to mature roles with Effie Gray.
May 2015: Release of Every Secret Thing
In May 2015, Every Secret Thing, based on the novel by Laura Lippman, co-starring Dakota Fanning, was released in the U.S.
June 2015: Joined the Cast of Brimstone
In June 2015, Dakota Fanning replaced Mia Wasikowska in the film Brimstone.
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 'Zygote'
In 2017, Dakota Fanning starred in Neill Blomkamp's 'Zygote', which was part of Blomkamp's series of experimental short films released through Oats Studios.
2018: Appearances 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: To star in 'The Nightingale' adaptation
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'.
2019: Appearance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Dakota Fanning appeared in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
June 30, 2020: Release of Viena and the Fantomes
On June 30, 2020, Viena and the Fantomes, in which Dakota Fanning played Viena, was digitally released.
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, which has a first-look deal with MRC Television/Civic Center Media.
2022: Appearance 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: Appearance in The Equalizer 3
In 2023, Dakota Fanning appeared in the film The Equalizer 3.
2023: 'The Bell Jar' adaptation considered for TV series
In 2023, it was considered that 'The Bell Jar' would be adapted into a TV series instead of a film, though development has remained on hold.
2024: 'Ripley' wins Peabody Award
In 2024, 'Ripley', the series where Dakota Fanning plays Marge Sherwood, won a Peabody Award, an American prize for excellence in television, radio, or online media.
2024: Critical Recognition for Ripley and Award Nominations
In 2024, Dakota Fanning received renewed critical recognition for starring in the thriller miniseries Ripley, which earned her nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
January 2025: Golden Globe Nomination for 'Ripley'
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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