Elle Fanning

Mary Elle Fanning is a highly regarded American actress with an extensive career spanning over two decades. Born on April 9, 1998, her first foray into acting was as a young child, playing the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character in the drama film I Am Sam (2001). Over the years, Fanning showcased her acting prowess in numerous films such as Daddy Day Care (2003), Babel (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), and Phoebe in Wonderland (2008). Fanning then landed leading roles in critically acclaimed films such as Sofia Coppola's drama Somewhere (2010) and J. J. Abrams' science fiction film Super 8 (2011).

Perhaps one of her best-known roles is Princess Aurora in the fantasy films Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019). Between the years 2020 and 2023, she starred as Catherine the Great in the Hulu period satire series The Great, earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2022, Fanning portrayed Michelle Carter in the Hulu limited series The Girl from Plainville. Fanning marked an important milestone in her career in 2023, making her Broadway debut in the play Appropriate.