Dakota Fanning, born Hannah Dakota Fanning on February 23, 1994, in Conyers, Georgia, is an American actress and model. Her mother, Heather Joy Arrington, was a professional tennis player, and her father, Steven Fanning, worked as an electronics salesman and later became involved in minor league baseball. Fanning began her acting journey in community theater at the Towne Lake Arts Center in Woodstock, Georgia.
She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career more seriously and balanced her education with her acting commitments. Fanning graduated from Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California, where she was a cheerleader and was voted homecoming queen. She then attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she majored in women's studies.
Fanning gained early recognition for her performance as Lucy Dawson in the 2001 film I Am Sam, starring alongside Sean Penn. Her portrayal of a young girl with an intellectually disabled father earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at just eight years old, making her the youngest nominee in the history of the award at that time.
Following her breakout role, Dakota Fanning continued to build a strong résumé with both mainstream and independent films. She appeared in The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), and Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), playing the character Jane of the Volturi. These roles significantly increased her recognition among younger audiences.
Fanning also took on more mature and complex roles in films like Night Moves (2013), an environmental thriller, and Ocean’s 8 (2018), a female-led heist film in which she had a cameo role. Her career choices showcase her versatility as she transitioned from child star to accomplished actress.
In 2011, at the age of 17, Dakota Fanning was romantically linked to British model Jamie Strachan, who was 12 years her senior. The couple reportedly dated until 2016. In subsequent years, Fanning has been seen publicly with Henry Frye, with whom she has maintained a relatively private relationship.
Dakota Fanning portrayed Squeaky Fromme, a member of the Manson Family, in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film received critical acclaim and was a significant addition to Fanning’s filmography, reflecting her ongoing commitment to challenging and high-profile roles in the film industry.
| Birth Date: | 23 Feb, 1994 |
| Age: | 26 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Conyers |
| residence: | Georgia Los Angeles |
| Education: | Campbell Hall School New York University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
