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Dakota Fanning news
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The gist
Dakota Fanning promotes new film 'The Sun Never Sets' at LA screening. Her career spans child stardom to adult roles, now with sister Elle.
Background
Dakota Fanning, a prominent child actor of the 2000s, has been promoting her new film 'The Sun Never Sets' with a Los Angeles screening and interviews. The film marks a role her sister Elle says is 'so you,' highlighting Fanning's transition to adult roles. She also recently discussed her iconic 2002 Critics Choice Awards moment with Orlando Bloom on a podcast.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026Dakota Fanning appeared on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, recalling her 2002 Critics Choice Awards speech with Orlando Bloom.
- Aug 25, 2026Vogue published an interview with Fanning about 'The Sun Never Sets,' where she discusses her career and the role.
- Aug 26, 2026Fanning wore a The Row resort 2027 look at a Los Angeles screening of 'The Sun Never Sets.'
Who’s saying what
- Sister
- Elle Fanning said the role is 'so you,' noting people might think they've never seen her in such a role, but it's true to who she is.
- Fanning
- Fanning loves the Critics Choice moment, saying 'it's so funny and I love it,' though listening to it sometimes makes her think 'it's still going.'