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United States Elle Fanning is an acclaimed American actress, recognized for her versatile performances across film, television, and Broadway, garnering nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Awards, and partnering with global luxury brands.
In 2024, Elle Fanning became a global ambassador for Coach, a collaboration she described as feeling completely natural. She has participated in campaigns like "Revive Your Courage," featuring in their Fall campaign alongside SOYEON and Lilas, and also starred in a dreamy Coach film where she followed her younger self.
The Maison Cartier named Elle Fanning as their newest Global Ambassador and the face of the Grain de Café collection in 2023. This partnership involves Fanning debuting in campaigns for the jewelry brand.
Elle Fanning was chosen by the Paco Rabanne brand to star in a beauty film for their 'Fame' fragrance. The project involved giving a soul and identity to the Fame robot character.
Elle Fanning is a brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. She cherishes this partnership, describing it as a beautiful match of beauty and empowerment, and has celebrated events with the L'Oréal team.
The House of Suntory's Roku Gin partnered with Elle Fanning and filmmaker Sofia Coppola for a campaign titled "Come Alive With The Seasons." Fanning starred in a vignette for this campaign.
Mary Elle Fanning was born on April 9, 1998, in Conyers, Georgia. Her acting career began early, with her debut as a child actress in 2001 playing the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning’s character in “I Am Sam.” By the age of four, Fanning secured her first independent role in the comedy “Daddy Day Care” (2003). Her early career included significant supporting roles in major productions such as “Babel” (2006), where she reunited with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008), playing the younger version of Blanchett’s character. She also took on a leading role in “Phoebe in Wonderland” (2008).
Fanning’s career progressed with notable roles that brought her international recognition. She starred in Sofia Coppola’s drama “Somewhere” (2010), which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In 2011, she appeared in J. J. Abrams’ sci-fi film “Super 8,” receiving critical acclaim and a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival. Her performance as Ginger in Sally Potter’s “Ginger & Rosa” (2012) earned particular praise, with critics noting her “Streepian mixture of poise, intensity, and technical precision.” This period solidified her reputation as a talented young actress capable of complex roles, leading to her portrayal of Princess Aurora in Disney’s “Maleficent” (2014) and its sequel “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019).
More recently, Fanning has expanded her career into television and stage work, further demonstrating her range. She starred as Catherine the Great in the Hulu period satire series “The Great” (2020–2023), a role that earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2022, she portrayed Michelle Carter in the Hulu limited series “The Girl from Plainville.” Her Broadway debut came in 2023 in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ play “Appropriate.” She also co-founded Lewellen Pictures with her sister Dakota, securing a first-look deal with MRC and executive producing projects like “Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer” (2024). Looking ahead, Fanning has roles in the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” (2024), the video game “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” (2025), and is set to play Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” (2026). In May 2019, she made history as the youngest Cannes juror at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival.
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