Elle Fanning Revealed The ‘Maniacal’ Thing She Would Do To Her Sister Dakota Before They Were Both Famous, And It Honestly Is Kind Of Evil

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Beyond their joint appearance on a beautiful Vanity Fair cover, or the fact that Dakota and Elle Fanning were siblings, there was more to their relationship than met the eye. When Dakota Fanning rose to prominence as a child star in the entertainment world, you can bet your boots that her younger sister wasn’t shy about pulling pranks on her famous sibling. Interestingly, it turns out that Elle Fanning had a mischievous side even before they both became household names. In an amusing revelation, Elle, known for her role in ‘The Great’, shared a “crazy” thing she did to Dakota before their fame kicked off – and let me tell you, it was downright wicked!

Dakota Fanning initially gained recognition as a child actor, appearing in the TV show “ER.” Following that, she landed major roles in films such as “Uptown Girls,” “Man on Fire,” and “War of the Worlds” among others. Elle Fanning’s acting career didn’t gain prominence until later, making it even more entertaining to make jokes about her well-known older sister. In a TikTok video with AP Entertainment to promote “A Complete Unknown,” the 26-year-old actress discussed her experience of having a famous sibling.

In simpler terms, I was accustomed to my sister’s fame since she was often recognized in public. One time, we were at Universal Citywalk and people swarmed her. Being the younger sibling, I would sometimes help by announcing “It’s Dakota Fanning” to get people to recognize her, which amused me. Yes, I could be a bit overzealous about it, shouting her name loudly and dramatically, wondering if I was acting a bit strange.

That’s quite an unusual behavior, given that your older sister is trying to enjoy some special bonding time with her younger sibling at Citywalk. Instead, she’s surrounded by fans! However, it’s very typical of young siblings to play pranks on their elders. It’s all a part of the fun and games, you know.

Elle Fanning’s first onscreen appearance was sharing the limelight with her elder sister Dakota in the movie “I Am Sam“. In this film, she portrayed a younger version of Dakota’s character Lucy. Later, she took up supporting roles in films such as “Daddy Day Care ” and “Because of Winn-Dixie“, until J.J. Abrams’ production catapulted her career beyond the shadow of her elder sibling’s renown.

Back then, I was often identified as Dakota when I was younger. After the release of Super 8, however, I recall that film making people recognize me for who I am instead. Sometimes they would ask if I was Elle Fanning, since I used to just reply, “No, I’m her sister.

As a cinephile, I can’t help but reflect on the pivotal moment when Elle Fanning joined the cast of “Super 8.” It was undeniably her chance to carve out her own identity beyond her sister’s shadow. In that film, she breathed life into Alice Dainard, a character who captivated hearts at school but harbored a tumultuous home existence, skillfully portraying the intricate web of emotions Alice navigated.

Starting from that point, Elle Fanning achieved significant milestones in her mature acting journey. For instance, she was nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe awards for her leading role in one of Hulu’s top original series, titled The Great. Additionally, she played Michelle Carter in the miniseries The Girl From Plainville. In 2024, Elle Fanning’s movie A Complete Unknown earned Golden Globe nominations. These accomplishments have solidified her unique identity in the industry, making it difficult to confuse her with Dakota anymore.

Initially, Elle Fanning might have acted maliciously by stirring up a group of fans against her elder sister during their Citywalk outing. However, with both sisters continuing their acting careers, it’s now Dakota Fanning who could potentially use the crowd to her advantage over her younger sibling! The dynamics of their sibling rivalry certainly seem to be shifting.

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2025-01-05 17:37