10 Facts About Mary Elle Fanning, American Actress

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Mary Elle Fanning, born April 9, 1998, is an American actress who debuted in "I Am Sam" (2001) as the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character.

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As a child actress, she appeared in notable films like "Daddy Day Care" (2003), "Babel" (2006), and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008).

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Fanning gained recognition with leading roles in "Somewhere" (2010) and "Super 8" (2011), showcasing her early talent in drama and science fiction genres.

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She portrayed Princess Aurora in "Maleficent" (2014) and its sequel, while also starring in indie films like "The Neon Demon" (2016) and "20th Century Women" (2016).

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From 2020 to 2023, Fanning starred as Catherine the Great in Hulu's series "The Great," earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy and two Golden Globe Awards.

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In 2022, she played Michelle Carter in the Hulu limited series "The Girl from Plainville" and made her Broadway debut in "Appropriate" in 2023.

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Fanning, born in Georgia, comes from a family with sports backgrounds and started acting before age three, initially playing younger versions of her sister's characters.

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Her early career included roles in "The Door in the Floor" (2004), "Because of Winn-Dixie" (2005), and "My Neighbor Totoro" (2004), expanding her versatility.

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Fanning's breakthrough continued with roles in "Phoebe in Wonderland" (2009), "We Bought a Zoo" (2011), and "Ginger & Rosa" (2012), earning critical acclaim.

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Recent projects include "The Nightingale" with Dakota Fanning, and upcoming work in "Death Stranding 2: On The Beach," highlighting her evolving career in film and television.

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