Career Timeline of Elle Fanning: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Elle Fanning made an impact.
Elle Fanning is an American actress who began her career as a child, often portraying younger versions of her sister Dakota Fanning's characters, most notably in 'I Am Sam' (2001). She gained recognition through various child roles in films like 'Daddy Day Care' (2003), 'Babel' (2006), and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', and the miniseries 'The Lost Room' (2006). Fanning transitioned to leading roles with Sofia Coppola's 'Somewhere' (2010) and J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8' (2011), solidifying her presence in the film industry.
1962: Time setting for Ginger & Rosa
The film Ginger & Rosa, which Elle Fanning starred in during 2012, took place in 1962 in London.
2001: Film Debut in I Am Sam
In 2001, Elle Fanning made her film debut as the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character in the drama film I Am Sam.
2002: Role in Daddy Day Care
In 2002, at the age of 4, Elle Fanning secured a role independent of her sister in the comedy Daddy Day Care.
2003: Appearance in Daddy Day Care
In 2003, Elle Fanning appeared in the film Daddy Day Care as a child actress.
2003: Appearance in Because of Winn-Dixie
Late in 2003, Elle Fanning appeared in Because of Winn-Dixie in the small role of Sweetie Pie Thomas.
2004: Roles in The Door in the Floor and My Neighbor Totoro
In 2004, Elle Fanning was cast in The Door in the Floor and performed the voiceover role of Mei in the English-dubbed version of My Neighbor Totoro.
2005: Filming for Charlotte's Web and Babel
In 2005, Elle Fanning filmed scenes for Charlotte's Web (though her scenes were cut) and played Debbie in the film Babel.
2006: Appearances in Babel and The Lost Room
In 2006, Elle Fanning appeared in the film Babel and the miniseries The Lost Room as a child actress.
2006: Roles in The Nines, Deja Vu, The Lost Room, House: MD, and Criminal Minds
In 2006, Elle Fanning filmed scenes in The Nines and Déjà Vu, appeared in The Lost Room, and had guest roles in House: MD and Criminal Minds.
October 2007: Appearance in The Nutcracker in 3D
From July through October 2007, Elle Fanning appeared in The Nutcracker in 3D.
March 2008: Scheduled Role in My Sister's Keeper Falls Through
In March 2008, Elle Fanning and her sister Dakota were scheduled to star in My Sister's Keeper, but the opportunity fell through when Dakota learned she would have to shave her head.
2008: Roles in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Phoebe in Wonderland
In 2008, Elle Fanning appeared in the films The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Phoebe in Wonderland.
March 2009: Release of Phoebe in Wonderland
In March 2009, the film Phoebe in Wonderland, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
April 2009: Fanning to Star in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere
In April 2009, Variety reported that Elle Fanning would be starring in Sofia Coppola's 2010 film Somewhere.
2010: Leading Role in Somewhere
In 2010, Elle Fanning had a leading role in Sofia Coppola's drama Somewhere.
2010: Release of The Nutcracker in 3D
The film The Nutcracker in 3D, in which Elle Fanning appeared, was released in late 2010.
June 10, 2011: Release of Super 8
On June 10, 2011, the film Super 8, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
December 2011: Appearance in We Bought a Zoo
In December 2011, Elle Fanning appeared in Cameron Crowe's We Bought a Zoo.
2011: Leading Role in Super 8
In 2011, Elle Fanning had a leading role in J. J. Abrams' science fiction film Super 8.
September 2012: Starring in Ginger & Rosa
In September 2012, Elle Fanning starred as Ginger in the drama film Ginger & Rosa.
October 19, 2012: Release of Ginger & Rosa
On October 19, 2012, the film Ginger & Rosa, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
2012: Role in Ginger & Rosa
In 2012, Elle Fanning worked in the independent film Ginger & Rosa.
2014: Role in Maleficent
In 2014, Elle Fanning played Princess Aurora in the fantasy film Maleficent.
2014: Roles in Maleficent, Young Ones, and Low Down
In 2014, Elle Fanning starred in the film Maleficent and appeared in the independent films Young Ones and Low Down.
2015: Roles in Trumbo and 3 Generations
In 2015, Elle Fanning co-starred in Trumbo and starred in 3 Generations.
May 2016: Premiere of The Neon Demon at Cannes Film Festival
In May 2016, the film The Neon Demon, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
June 24, 2016: Release of The Neon Demon
On June 24, 2016, The Neon Demon, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
October 8, 2016: Premiere of 20th Century Women at the New York Film Festival
On October 8, 2016, the film 20th Century Women, starring Elle Fanning, premiered at the New York Film Festival.
December 25, 2016: Release of Live by Night
On December 25, 2016, Elle Fanning co-starred in Ben Affleck's Prohibition-era drama Live by Night, which was released.
December 28, 2016: Limited Release of 20th Century Women
On December 28, 2016, the film 20th Century Women, starring Elle Fanning, began a limited release.
2016: Roles in The Neon Demon and 20th Century Women
In 2016, Elle Fanning worked in independent films such as The Neon Demon and 20th Century Women.
2017: Roles in The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Beguiled, Mary Shelley, and Good Morning music video
In 2017, Elle Fanning appeared in several projects including The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Beguiled, Mary Shelley, and the music video for Grouplove's single "Good Morning".
2017: Role in The Beguiled
In 2017, Elle Fanning worked in the independent film The Beguiled.
January 21, 2018: Premiere of I Think We're Alone Now
On January 21, 2018, the film I Think We're Alone Now, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
March 10, 2018: Premiere of Galveston
On March 10, 2018, Galveston, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at South by Southwest.
September 14, 2018: Release of I Think We're Alone Now
On September 14, 2018, the film I Think We're Alone Now, starring Elle Fanning, was released by Momentum Pictures.
September 2018: Premiere of Teen Spirit
In September 2018, Teen Spirit, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
April 5, 2019: Release of Teen Spirit
On April 5, 2019, Teen Spirit, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
May 2019: Appointment as Cannes Film Festival Jury Member
In May 2019, Elle Fanning was appointed as a jury member of the international competition in the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival, becoming the youngest Cannes juror in history.
October 2019: Reprising Role of Aurora in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
In October 2019, Elle Fanning reprised the role of Aurora in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
2019: Role in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
In 2019, Elle Fanning played Princess Aurora in the film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
May 2020: Premiere of The Great on Hulu
In May 2020, the historical comedy series The Great, starring and executive produced by Elle Fanning, premiered on Hulu.
2020: Starring in The Great
From 2020, Elle Fanning starred as Catherine the Great in the Hulu period satire series The Great.
2022: Portrayal of Michelle Carter in The Girl from Plainville
In 2022, Elle Fanning portrayed Michelle Carter in the Hulu limited series The Girl from Plainville.
2022: Starring in The Girl from Plainville
In 2022, Elle Fanning starred in the Hulu miniseries The Girl from Plainville, playing Michelle Carter.
December 2023: Broadway Debut in Appropriate
In December 2023, Elle Fanning made her official Broadway acting debut in the play Appropriate.
2023: Broadway Debut in Appropriate
In 2023, Elle Fanning made her Broadway debut in the play Appropriate.
June 2024: Leading Role in Predator: Badlands
In June 2024 it was announced that Elle Fanning would lead the next installment of The Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands.
2024: Role in A Complete Unknown
In 2024, Elle Fanning played a character based on Suze Rotolo in the biographical drama A Complete Unknown.
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