Sister – Elle Fanning (Actress)

Grandfather (Maternal) – Rick Arrington (American Footballer)

Aunt – Jill Arrington (ESPN Reporter)

Manager

Osbrink Agency. Cindy Osbrink from CA is her Agent.

But she recently switched to William Morris Endeavor.

Genre

Drama (Acting) and Adult Contemporary (Singing)

Instruments

Vocals

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 4 in or 163 cm

Weight

110 pounds or 50 kg

Boyfriends

Dakota Fanning’s name has been attached with two guys so far, but in both cases, later it was announced as a rumor by the media.

• Freddie Highmore (2009) – An emerging English actor, who got famous in small age, for his acting skills.

• Tyler James Williams – An American singer, actor and rapper. The actor got fame for his role in Chris Rock-inspired sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.

Dakota, then dated –

• Jamie Strachan (2013-Present) – Since May 2013, she is dating British model, Jamie Strachan. He is about 13 years her senior and about 10 inches taller.

Dakota Fanning and Tyler James Williams

Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Dyed Brown blonde hair.

Eye Color

Blue

Distinctive features

Dakota Fanning’s blond hair and Pale skin makes her different from others. Her bubbly personality, full with enthusiasm add up to these features.

Measurements

32-25-34 in or 81-64-86 cm

Dress Size

6

Bra Size

32A

Shoe Size

6

Brand Endorsements

Dakota Fanning’s career started with endorsing for “Tide” commercial when she was just 5.

Religion

Baptist

Best Known For

Dakota Fanning is best known for her promising acting skills in her breakthrough performance when she was just 7 in the film “I am Sam”. She was appraised for her roles in “Uptown Girls” and “War of the Worlds” too.

First TV Show

American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton, ER for her role as Delia Chadsey. She just appeared in a single episode titled “The Fastest Year” in 2000.

First Film

2001 short film from director Marie Rose, titled Father Xmas, for her role as Clairee. She starred in the film by performing the role of a 6 year old child.

She was noted for her role in the film I am Sam (2001), an American drama film, written and directed by Jessie Nelson. She played the role of Lucy Diamond Dawson. It was her third film.

Personal Trainer

Dakota Fanning does dancing to stay fit. She attends Dance classes in North Hollywood.

Dakota Fanning on the cover of Elle UK

Dakota Fanning’s Favorite Things

• Favorite People – Cameron Diaz & Britney Spears (Fashion Idols)

• Favorite TV Shows – I Love Lucy Ho, Fear Factor, Skins, Bad Sex & Howard Stern Show

• Favorite Bands – Rihanna & Justin Bieber

• Favorite Books – Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling & Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

• Favorite Places – Mall, School & Taco Bell

• Favorite Food – Chicken & Taco

• Favorite Colors – Black, Blue & Pink

• Favorite Accessories – Eyeliners & Marc Jacobs rings

• Favorite Films – Gone with the Wild, Titanic & Steel Magnolias

Dakota Fanning’s Facts

1. Dakota Fanning earned a nomination for her role in her breakthrough performance in film “I am Sam” at Screen Actors Guild Awards, in 2002.
2. She was just 8 years old when she earned a nomination in Screen Actors Guild Awards, youngest in the history.
3. She learnt to read when she was just 2 years old.
4. She won the youngest Actress award for her performance in “I am Sam” at Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards.
5. She was named Dakota by father and Hannah by mother. In the end, she got the name “Hannah Dakota Fanning”.
6. She is one of the 14 grandchildren.
7. She used to collect dolls when she was young.
8. She was schooled at home and on sets by her tutor but later on she joined the High School in the freshman year.
9. She visited England for the 1st time on 19 June, 2005 with Tom Cruise, for the premiere of “War of the Worlds”
10. She loves to knit and knitted scarfs for Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro and many more.