Elle Fanning

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. After making her acting debut in 2001 by portraying the younger version of her sister’s character in I Am Sam, Elle Fanning quickly established herself as a formidable talent, securing her first independent role in the comedy Daddy Day Care (2003). Her early career featured significant supporting performances in critically acclaimed films such as Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Babel (2006) and David Fincher’s Oscar-nominated The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), before taking on a leading role in Phoebe in Wonderland (2008).

Fanning garnered international recognition for her starring role in Sofia Coppola’s drama Somewhere (2010), which earned the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In 2011, she received a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival for her performance in J. J. Abrams’ sci-fi thriller Super 8.

She further showcased her dramatic range portraying Michelle Carter in the Hulu limited series The Girl from Plainville (2022). In 2023, Fanning made her Broadway debut in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ acclaimed play Appropriate, adding stage work to her diverse repertoire. Looking ahead, Fanning co-founded Lewellen Pictures with her sister Dakota in 2021, securing a first-look deal with MRC, and served as an executive producer for projects including Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer (2024). She is set to star in a range of anticipated projects, including James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (2024), Hideo Kojima’s video game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (2025), and will portray Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026).

Her upcoming filmography also includes Rosebush Pruning (2024), Sentimental Value (2025), and Predator: Badlands (2025).