QUICK FACTS

Name: Mary Elle Fanning

Born: April 9, 1998

Birthplace: Conyers, Georgia, U.S.

Parents: Joy Arrington Fanning (mother), Steven Fanning (Father).

Sibling: Dakota Fanning (actress, older sister).

Maternal Grandfather: American football player Rick Arrington

Aunt: ESPN reporter Jill Arrington

Education: Campbell Hall School

Occupation: American Actress

Active: 2001 – Present

Religion: Southern Baptist

Ancestry: Irish, German, English and French

FUN FACTS
Elle during her pre-teen and early teenage years used to play older characters because of her tall stature.
Elle has been homeschooled by her grandmother until 2007.
Elle began attending Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles in the 4th grade.
Elle was a cheerleader while she was attending Campbell Hall School.
Elle is near-sighted and uses contact lenses most of the time.
Elle plays the piano.
Elle started taking ballet class when she was little.
Elle loves to collect glasses.
Elle loves vintage clothes.
Elle to get ready for her ice skating scenes in Somewhere trained from 7:00 to 8:00 AM for six weeks.
Elle had to miss her senior prom to attend the premiere of The Neon Demon at the Cannes Film Festival, her date flew out to Cannes to recreate their prom at the red carpet.
Elle graduated from Campbell Hall School on June 13,2016.

FAVORITE
Favorite actresses: Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Marion Cotillard and Dakota Fanning.
Favorite singer: Beyoncé.
Favorite sport to play: volleyball.