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.
The film Ginger & Rosa, which Elle Fanning starred in during 2012, took place in 1962 in London.
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.
In 2002, at the age of 4, Elle Fanning secured a role independent of her sister in the comedy Daddy Day Care.
In 2003, Elle Fanning appeared in the film Daddy Day Care as a child actress.
Late in 2003, Elle Fanning appeared in Because of Winn-Dixie in the small role of Sweetie Pie Thomas.
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.
In 2005, Elle Fanning filmed scenes for Charlotte's Web (though her scenes were cut) and played Debbie in the film Babel.
In 2006, Elle Fanning appeared in the film Babel and the miniseries The Lost Room as a child actress.
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.
From July through October 2007, Elle Fanning appeared in The Nutcracker in 3D.
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.
In 2008, Elle Fanning appeared in the films The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Phoebe in Wonderland.
In March 2009, the film Phoebe in Wonderland, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
In April 2009, Variety reported that Elle Fanning would be starring in Sofia Coppola's 2010 film Somewhere.
In 2010, Elle Fanning had a leading role in Sofia Coppola's drama Somewhere.
The film The Nutcracker in 3D, in which Elle Fanning appeared, was released in late 2010.
On June 10, 2011, the film Super 8, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
In December 2011, Elle Fanning appeared in Cameron Crowe's We Bought a Zoo.
In 2011, Elle Fanning had a leading role in J. J. Abrams' science fiction film Super 8.
In September 2012, Elle Fanning starred as Ginger in the drama film Ginger & Rosa.
On October 19, 2012, the film Ginger & Rosa, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
In 2012, Elle Fanning worked in the independent film Ginger & Rosa.
In 2014, Elle Fanning played Princess Aurora in the fantasy film Maleficent.
In 2014, Elle Fanning starred in the film Maleficent and appeared in the independent films Young Ones and Low Down.
In 2015, Elle Fanning co-starred in Trumbo and starred in 3 Generations.
In May 2016, the film The Neon Demon, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
On June 24, 2016, The Neon Demon, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
On October 8, 2016, the film 20th Century Women, starring Elle Fanning, premiered at the New York Film Festival.
On December 25, 2016, Elle Fanning co-starred in Ben Affleck's Prohibition-era drama Live by Night, which was released.
On December 28, 2016, the film 20th Century Women, starring Elle Fanning, began a limited release.
In 2016, Elle Fanning worked in independent films such as The Neon Demon and 20th Century Women.
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".
In 2017, Elle Fanning worked in the independent film The Beguiled.
On January 21, 2018, the film I Think We're Alone Now, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
On March 10, 2018, Galveston, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at South by Southwest.
On September 14, 2018, the film I Think We're Alone Now, starring Elle Fanning, was released by Momentum Pictures.
In September 2018, Teen Spirit, starring Elle Fanning, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
On April 5, 2019, Teen Spirit, starring Elle Fanning, was released.
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.
In October 2019, Elle Fanning reprised the role of Aurora in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
In 2019, Elle Fanning played Princess Aurora in the film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
In May 2020, the historical comedy series The Great, starring and executive produced by Elle Fanning, premiered on Hulu.
From 2020, Elle Fanning starred as Catherine the Great in the Hulu period satire series The Great.
In 2022, Elle Fanning portrayed Michelle Carter in the Hulu limited series The Girl from Plainville.
In 2022, Elle Fanning starred in the Hulu miniseries The Girl from Plainville, playing Michelle Carter.
In December 2023, Elle Fanning made her official Broadway acting debut in the play Appropriate.
In 2023, Elle Fanning made her Broadway debut in the play Appropriate.
In June 2024 it was announced that Elle Fanning would lead the next installment of The Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands.
In 2024, Elle Fanning played a character based on Suze Rotolo in the biographical drama A Complete Unknown.
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