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Who is Elle Fanning?

ELLE Fanning has graced our screens since she was just three-years-old and has become a well-known actress.

Here's what we know about the beautiful blonde and her famous sis...

 Elle began acting at three-years-old
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Elle began acting at three-years-old

Who is Elle Fanning?

Elle Fanning was born on April 9, 1998.

Like her older sis, she started out as a child actress.

The young actress made her debut at the tender age of three when she played a younger version of her sister's character in weepy flick I Am Sam.

As a child actress she starred in Because of Winn-Dixie, Phoebe in Wonderland and Somewhere.

What films and TV shows has Elle been in?

Elle is perhaps best known for her role in J.J.Abrams' Super 8 and for her portrayal of classic Disney princess Aurora in Maleficent.

She has since made the crossover into indie flicks - featuring in 3 Generations, 20th Century Women and The Beguiled.

Who is Elle's famous sister?

Elle is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning.

Because of their strong physical resemblance - she even played a younger version of her big sister in 2001's I Am Sam.

Speaking of their sisterly bond, she's been quoted saying: "We're just normal sisters. We both go to school and we just play together."

She even sweetly said her sibling is her "favourite actress".

Who is Elle dating and does she have children?

Elle is in a relationship with Max Minghella, as on July 2022.

The pair have a 12-year age gap between them and met while filming Teen Spirit together.

Elle does not have any children.

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