Elle Fanning

Mary Elle Fanning (born April 9, 1998) is an American actress. She is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning. Fanning is known for her role in Maleficent and several other movies including Phoebe in Wonderland, Somewhere, We Bought a Zoo and A Complete Unknown.

In 2011, Fanning starred as Alice Dainard in J. J. Abrams' sci-fi-drama blockbuster, Super 8. Her acting was very well liked by the critics in this movie. She received nominations for a Saturn Award, a Young Artist Award, a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, a Teen Choice Award, a Scream Award, an MTV Movie Award, and more.

From 2020 to 2023, Fanning played Catherine the Great in the Hulu series The Great. The role earned her nominations for a BAFTA Award and Emmy Award.

In 2026, Fanning was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rachel Kemp in Sentimental Value.

Personal life
Fanning was born on April 9, 1998 in Conyers, Georgia. She is the daughter of Heather Joy (née Arrington), and Steven J. Fanning. Her mother played tennis professionally and her father played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is now an electronics salesman in Los Angeles, California. Her maternal grandfather is American football player Rick Arrington, and her aunt is ESPN reporter Jill Arrington. Fanning is the younger sister of Dakota Fanning, who is also an actress.Elle Fanning FAQ , Totally Elle Fanning has Irish, German, English, and French ancestry. Fanning and her family are members of the Southern Baptist Convention.  Fanning  attended Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.Hollywood be thy name... Episcopal Church marks 100 years of mission, ministry in movie mecca . The Episcopal News. Retrieved August 22, 2011

Awards and nominations
 Award Year Category Work Result Ref. Critics' Choice Television Awards  Best Actress in a Comedy Series The Great  Golden Globe Awards  Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy    Hollywood Television Critics Association  Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy  Independent Spirit Awards  Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series  Online Film and Television Association  Best Actress in a Comedy Series     Primetime Emmy Awards  Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series  Satellite Awards  Best Actress in a Series, Musical/Comedy   Screen Actors Guild Awards  Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series  Television Critics Association  Individual Achievement in Comedy 

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