Mary Elle Fanning was born on April 9th, 1998, in Conyers, Georgia, USA, to Heather Joy Arrington, a former professional tennis player, and Steven J. Fanning, a minor league baseball player turned electronic sales representative. This talented actress boasts a rich ancestry, with roots tracing back to Germany, Ireland, England, France, and the Channel Islands.
Elle's remarkable journey to stardom began at a tender age of almost three years, when she portrayed the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character Lucy in the critically acclaimed drama film I Am Sam (2001). She then reprised her role as Allie, age three, in the action-packed film Taken (2002),once again alongside her sister.
However, Elle's breakthrough role as Jamie in the comedy film Daddy Day Care (2003) marked her first major independent project without her sister. She subsequently made guest appearances on the popular television shows Judging Amy (1999) and CSI: Miami (2002).
As Elle's career continued to flourish, she landed a significant role in the 2004 drama film The Door in the Floor alongside the talented Kim Basinger. Her impressive performances in the subsequent films Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) and I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) further solidified her position in the industry.
Throughout her illustrious career, Elle has appeared in numerous prominent films, including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008),Super 8 (2011),We Bought a Zoo (2011),and Maleficent (2014).
