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.
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.
In 1964, The Secret Life of Bees is set in South Carolina and centers on Lily Owens, who escapes her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father.
On February 23, 1994, Hannah Dakota Fanning, an American actress known for roles in both blockbuster films and independent features, was born.
In 1999, at the age of five, Dakota Fanning began her professional acting career, appearing in a Tide television commercial.
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.
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".
In 2002, Dakota Fanning starred in the miniseries Taken.
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.
In 2003, Dakota Fanning starred in the film Uptown Girls.
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.
In 2004, Dakota Fanning appeared in Man on Fire as Pita, and on season ten of Friends, playing Mackenzie.
In 2004, the novel Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippman was released.
In May 2005, Dakota Fanning finished filming Charlotte's Web in Australia.
In June 2005, War of the Worlds, starring Dakota Fanning alongside Tom Cruise, was released.
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.
In 2005, Hide and Seek, starring Dakota Fanning, was released.
On December 15, 2006, Charlotte's Web, starring Dakota Fanning, premiered.
In 2006, Dakota Fanning starred in the film Charlotte's Web.
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.
In January 2008, Dakota Fanning began filming the film adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees.
In March 2008, Dakota and Elle Fanning were originally cast in the film adaptation My Sister's Keeper, but both dropped out.
In 2008, Dakota Fanning starred in The Secret Life of Bees.
On February 6, 2009, Dakota Fanning's films, the horror animation Coraline and the science fiction thriller Push, were released on the same day.
In March 2009, Dakota Fanning was ranked number three on the list of Forbes' Most Valuable Young Stars after having earned an estimated $14 million.
On November 20, 2009, New Moon, in which Dakota Fanning played Jane, was released.
In 2009, Dakota Fanning starred in Coraline.
In 2010, Dakota Fanning starred in the film The Runaways, where she played Cherie Currie.
In June 2011, Dakota Fanning graduated from Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California, where she was involved in cheerleading and was twice voted homecoming queen.
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.
From the end of 2010 until early 2011, Dakota Fanning filmed Breaking Dawn.
In August 2012, Dakota Fanning played the lead role of Dena Brauer in the thriller film Night Moves.
In 2012, Dakota Fanning transitioned to mature roles with Now Is Good.
In January 2013, Dakota Fanning was cast as Beverly Aadland in the Errol Flynn biopic The Last of Robin Hood.
On November 8, 2013, The Motel Life, in which Dakota Fanning played Annie James, was released.
In February 2014, Dakota Fanning recorded a voice role for the animated film Yellowbird.
From 2011 to 2014, Dakota Fanning attended the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University majoring in women's studies, focusing on the portrayal of women in film and culture.
In 2014, Dakota Fanning transitioned to mature roles with Effie Gray.
In May 2015, Every Secret Thing, based on the novel by Laura Lippman, co-starring Dakota Fanning, was released in the U.S.
In June 2015, Dakota Fanning replaced Mia Wasikowska in the film Brimstone.
In 2015, Kristin Hannah's novel 'The Nightingale' was published, which would later be adapted into a movie starring Dakota and Elle Fanning.
In July 2016, Dakota Fanning was cast in a film adaptation of 'The Bell Jar' as Esther Greenwood.
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.
In 2018, Dakota Fanning appeared in films such as Ocean's 8 and the television series The Alienist.
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'.
In 2019, Dakota Fanning appeared in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
On June 30, 2020, Viena and the Fantomes, in which Dakota Fanning played Viena, was digitally released.
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.
In 2022, Dakota Fanning appeared in the television series The First Lady.
In March 2023, Dakota Fanning was cast to star in the Netflix miniseries 'The Perfect Couple'.
In 2023, Dakota Fanning appeared in the film The Equalizer 3.
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.
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.
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.
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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