Dakota Fanning | Hannah Dakota Fanning

A career under the spotlight can start at any point in one’s life. For Dakota Fanning, this began before terms such as investment planning even became a part of her daily vocabulary. With that said, Fanning’s first acting gigs were as a stage actress. By the time she was five years old, she had got her first professional project, appearing in a commercial, followed by a guest-starring role in ER.

Most – if not all – celebrities have long first names, so it’s no surprise that they often only stick with their first or second name and surname for their stage name. Such was the case for the I Am Sam actress, who was born Hannah Dakota Fanning. With that out of the way, Fanning has made quite a name for herself as a child actress who has transitioned to more mature roles. From starring in Coraline, Charlotte’s Web, and War of the Worlds, her more recent projects include films such as Night Moves and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.