Elle Fanning: podcast appearances and interviews

Mary Elle Fanning, born on April 9, 1998, is an American actress with a career that began in early childhood. She made her film debut at the age of three, portraying the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character in the film I Am Sam. As a child actress, she appeared in numerous films including Daddy Day Care, Babel, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Phoebe in Wonderland. Fanning gained further recognition through her leading roles in films such as Somewhere, Super 8, Ginger & Rosa, and Maleficent. Her performances in these movies established her as a prominent figure in both mainstream and independent cinema. Transitioning into adulthood, Fanning continued to work in acclaimed independent films like The Neon Demon, 20th Century Women, The Beguiled, and Sentimental Value. Her role in Sentimental Value earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also returned to major studio productions with sequels and new films, including Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, A Complete Unknown, and Predator: Badlands. In television, Fanning starred as Catherine the Great in the series The Great, which aired from 2020 to 2023, and as Michelle Carter in The Girl from Plainville, earning an Emmy nomination. She further received Emmy nominations for her work as a producer and star in the series Margo's Got Money Troubles. Additionally, she made her Broadway debut in the play Appropriate in 2023.