Elle Fanning May 2026

: She gained widespread critical recognition for her work in Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere (2010) and J.J. Abrams’ science-fiction hit Super 8 (2011).

: She reached global audiences portraying Princess Aurora in Disney’s Maleficent (2014) and its sequel. Elle Fanning

: Per family tradition, both she and her sister use their middle names as their given names (her full name is Mary Elle Fanning). : She gained widespread critical recognition for her

: Described by peers as having a "high-energy" and "delightful" personality, she remains close with her sister, Dakota, with both maintaining that there is "zero competition" between them. Elle Fanning Gets the Money Shot | The New Yorker she remains close with her sister