Elle Fanning

Biography

Mary Elle Fanning, born on April 9, 1998, is a talented American actress who began her career at a young age. She first appeared on screen in the 2001 drama film *I Am Sam*, portraying the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character. Elle quickly garnered attention with her performances in various films during her childhood, including *Daddy Day Care* (2003), *Babel* (2006), *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button*, and *Phoebe in Wonderland* (both in 2008), as well as the miniseries *The Lost Room* (2006).

Transitioning to more prominent roles, she starred in Sofia Coppola’s *Somewhere* (2010) and J.J. Abrams' sci-fi hit *Super 8* (2011). Elle is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Princess Aurora in Disney’s *Maleficent* (2014) and its sequel, *Maleficent: Mistress of Evil* (2019). She also delved into independent cinema with films like *Ginger & Rosa* (2012), *The Neon Demon* (2016), *20th Century Women* (2016), and *The Beguiled* (2017).

From 2020 to 2023, Elle captivated audiences as Catherine the Great in the Hulu series *The Great*, earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Recently, she portrayed Michelle Carter in *The Girl from Plainville* (2022), made her Broadway debut in *Appropriate* (2023), and is set to star as a character inspired by Suze Rotolo in the biographical drama *A Complete Unknown* (2024).