Hannah Dakota Fanning, born February 23, 1994, is a celebrated American actress who seamlessly transitioned from a successful child star to a respected adult performer. Her breakthrough came at just seven years old in the 2001 drama I Am Sam, where her compelling performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history. Following this, Fanning starred in major films like Man on Fire (2004), Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds (2005), and Charlotte's Web (2006), before gracefully taking on mature roles in The Twilight Saga (2009–2012) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
Beyond the big screen, she has gained acclaim for her television work, notably in The Alienist (2018). Most recently, Fanning received renewed critical recognition, including Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations, for her outstanding performance in the 2024 miniseries Ripley, solidifying her enduring talent.