But as Fanning’s filmography has grown, she’s seemingly appeared in the spotlight less and less.
She was even the victim of a celebrity death hoax in February 2023.
She hasn’t gone anywhere; in fact, the young actress has been just as busy as ever.
Here’s what Fanning’s been up to lately.
Speaking withThe Guardianin 2014, the actress explained how nearly her entire life has been in the spotlight.
“Being a known person is pretty much all I’ve known.
Are you still going to be able to act?'
I wanted to go to school and experience things like everyone else does.”
So, that’s exactly what she did.
Fanning attended Campbell Hall Episcopal High School in North Hollywood and enjoyed the typical American teenager experience.
But it was so much fun," Fanning shared.
Then, Elle scored her breakout role in “Maleficent,” playing Princess Aurora alongside Angelina Jolie.
Speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, Elle explained how “Maleficent” changed everything for her.
Back in 2013, she told Glamour, “I don’t really date …
This was many years ago, so perhaps her outlook has changed since.
And, as a former child star, this isn’t something that would have come easily.
Yet, Fanning has somehow managed to avoid this kind of fanfare.
This is perhaps another reason Fanning was able to avoid public scrutiny.
She added, “I’m just never going to parade my personal life.
If you choose to not do it, it’s not hard to not do it.”
I’d be like, ‘Dakota!
to try and make it happen.
I was the worst.”
Their 4,550-square-foot house was located in Valley Village and had six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms.
Speaking with IndieWire in 2015, she made it known that directing has always been on her bucket list.
I don’t feel 100% ready to do a full-length feature."
She added, “You only do your first film once.”
Speaking withRefinery29, Fanning said she’s been enjoying this next step in her career.
Fanning spoke about her love of acting in an interview withDuJour.
That’s a really happy place for me."
So this star is sure to maintain her status in Hollywood.
