Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning is an American actress who became one of the most prominent child stars of the early 2000s, appearing in films like *I Am Sam* and *War of the Worlds* before transitioning to adult roles.

Her name sometimes appears as shorthand for precocious child actors or early Hollywood success: She's the Dakota Fanning of her generation.

child star

prodigy

Gifted youth with rare talent

ingenue · starlet · debut · fresh face · youth · newcomer · phenom · tween · teen idol · role model

filmography

War of the Worlds

Fictional extraterrestrial invasion narrative

Coraline · The Runaways · Ripley

celebrity

fame

Public recognition, widespread

glamour · stardom · fanbase · spotlight · A-lister · media · tabloids · premiere · endorsements · fashion

actress

performance

Carrying out a task

character portrayal · screen presence · method acting · ensemble · co-star · debut · scene · script · director · filmography

family

sister

Female sibling

Categories
Opposites
public persona and image

Dakota FanningLindsay Lohan

Britney Spears · Miley Cyrus · Paris Hilton · Courtney Love · Drew Barrymore

acting style and roles

Dakota FanningMelissa McCarthy

Rebel Wilson · Amy Schumer · Adam Sandler · Jim Carrey · Will Ferrell

Family

Dakota, fanned, fanning

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G