Dakota Fanning is an American actress and model. She rose to prominence at the age of seven for her performance as Lucy Dawson in the drama film I Am Sam, for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at age eight, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history.
Birth Name
Hannah Dakota Fanning
Nickname
Kodie, Kota, D. F. Blondie, Blue Eyes
Profession
Actress, Model, Singer
Genre
Drama (Acting) and Adult Contemporary (Singing)
Instruments
Vocals
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Dakota Fanning was born on February 23, 1994 in Conyers, Georgia, United States.
Age
She is currently 25 years old.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
White
Elle has English, French, German, and Irish ancestry.
Religion
Southern Baptist
Education
Dakota Fanning attended and graduated from Campbell High School located in North Hollywood, California. Fanning also went Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Dakota is currently attending New York University.
Family Details
- Father – Steven J. Fanning (Formerly a Minor League Baseball Player, now an electronics salesman)
- Mother – Heather Joy (née Arrington) (Pro Tennis Player)
- Siblings – Elle Fanning (Actress)
- Others – Rick Arrington (Maternal Grandfather) (American Football Player), Jill Arrington (Aunt) (ESPN Reporter)
Manager
Osbrink Agency. Cindy Osbrink from CA is her Agent. But she recently switched to William Morris Endeavor.
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Dakota Fanning dated –
- Freddie Highmore (2009) – An emerging English actor, who got famous in small age, for his acting skills. But, it was a RUMOR.
- Tyler James Williams – An American singer, actor, and rapper. The actor got fame for his role in Chris Rock-inspired sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Again, this relationship was termed as a RUMOR.
- Jamie Strachan (2013-Present) – Since May 2013, she is dating British model, Jamie Strachan. He is about 13 years her senior and about 10 inches taller.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 50 kg
- In Pounds – 110 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 32-25-34
- Bust – 32 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 32A
Body Build
Slim
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Dakota Fanning is best known for her promising acting skills in her breakthrough performance when she was just 7 in the film “I am Sam”. She was appraised for her roles in “Uptown Girls” and “War of the Worlds” too.
Film Debut
In 2001, short film from director Marie Rose, titled Father Xmas, for her role as Clairee. She starred in the film by performing the role of a 6-year-old child. She was noted for her role in the film I am Sam (2001), an American drama film, written and directed by Jessie Nelson. She played the role of Lucy Diamond Dawson. It was her third film.
Television Debut
American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton, ER for her role as Delia Chadsey. She just appeared in a single episode titled “The Fastest Year” in 2000.
Brand Endorsements
Dakota Fanning’s career started with endorsing for “Tide” commercial when she was just 5.
Distinctive Features
Dakota Fanning’s blonde hair and pale skin make her different from others. Her bubbly personality, full of enthusiasm adds up to these features.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Performer | I Am Sam | Won | |
| 2002 | Las Vegas Film Critics Society | Youth in Film | I Am Sam | Won | |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | I Am Sam | Nominated | |
| Satellite Awards | Outstanding New Talent | I Am Sam | Won | ||
| 2002 | Chicago Film Critics Association | Most Promising Performer | I Am Sam | Won | |
| 2002 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Under | I Am Sam | Won | |
| 2003 | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special – Leading Young Actress | Taken | Won | ||
| 2003 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Taken | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress | The Cat in the Hat | Nominated | |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress | Man on Fire | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | Gotham Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Nine Lives | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Locarno International Film Festival | Best Actress | Nine Lives | Won | |
| 2005 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Frightened Performance | Hide and Seek | Won | |
| 2005 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best International Actress | War of the Worlds | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Actress | War of the Worlds | Won | |
| 2006 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Frightened Performance | War of the Worlds | Nominated | |
| Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | War of the Worlds | Won | ||
| 2006 | National Association of Theatre Owners (ShoWest Award) | Actress of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2006 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Dreamer | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | Dreamer | Won | |
| 2006 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Actress | Hide and Seek | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Actress | Charlotte’s Web | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress | Charlotte’s Web | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Charlotte’s Web | Won | |
| 2008 | Black Reel Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Actress | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Hollywood Film Festival | Cast year | The Secret Life of Bees | Won | |
| 2009 | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Young Performer | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | The Secret Life of Bees | Won | |
| 2009 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | Rising Star Award | Herself | Won | |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor/Actress | Coraline | Nominated | ||
| MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | The Runaways | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Scene Stealer – Female | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Nominated | |
| 2013 | National Arts Awards | Bell Family Foundation Young Artist Award | Herself | Won | |
| 2018 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actress on Television | The Alienist | Nominated |
Dakota Fanning Favorite
- Favorite People – Cameron Diaz & Britney Spears (Fashion Idols)
- Favorite TV Shows – I Love Lucy Ho, Fear Factor, Skins, Bad Sex & Howard Stern Show
- Favorite Bands – Rihanna & Justin Bieber
- Favorite Places – Mall, School & Taco Bell
- Favorite Food – Chicken & Taco
- Favorite Colors – Black, Blue & Pink
- Favorite Accessories – Eyeliners & Marc Jacobs rings
- Favorite Films – Gone with the Wild, Titanic & Steel Magnolias
- Favorite Books – Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling & Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Dakota Fanning Net Worth
Dakota Fanning’s net worth has accumulated to approximately $16 million dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – dakotafanning
- Twitter – Dakota Fanning
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dakota Fanning
- Dakota Fanning earned a nomination for her role in her breakthrough performance in film “I am Sam” at Screen Actors Guild Awards, in 2002.
- She was just 8 years old when she earned a nomination in Screen Actors Guild Awards, youngest in the history.
- She won the youngest Actress award for her performance in “I am Sam” at Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards.
- She was named Dakota by father and Hannah by mother. In the end, she got the name “Hannah Dakota Fanning”.
- She is one of the 14 grandchildren.
- She was schooled at home and on sets by her tutor but later on, she joined the High School in the freshman year.
- She visited England for the 1st time on June 19, 2005, with Tom Cruise, for the premiere of “War of the Worlds”
- She loves to knit and knitted scarfs for Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro and many more.
- In August 2012, she signed to play the lead role of a wealthy financial eco-terrorist, Dena Brauer, who finances a plan, in a thriller film Night Moves opposite actors Jesse Eisenberg and Peter Sarsgaard.
- In January 2013, she was cast as Beverly Aadland in the Errol Flynn biopic The Last of Robin Hood. Later that year in September, Fanning was cast as Olivia in Franny.
- In February 2014, she recorded a voice role for the animated movie Yellowbird.
- In May 2015, Every Secret Thing, based on the 2004 novel by Laura Lippman, co-starring Diane Lane, Elizabeth Banks, Danielle Macdonald, Colin Donnell and Nate Parker was released in the U.S.
- In July 2016, it was announced Fanning was cast in a film adaptation of The Bell Jar as Esther Greenwood. Kirsten Dunst is directing the movie.
- In 2017, Fanning starred in Neil Blomkamp’s Zygote, as part of Blomkamp’s series of experimental short films released through Oats Studios.
