Dakota Fanning on Her 'Special Bond' with Sister Elle Fanning: 'We Don't Have to' Talk Every Day

Dakota Fanninghas nothing but love for her sisterElle Fanning. In the cover story for the July/August issue ofShape, the 25-year-old star opens up about the tight bond she has with her younger sister Elle, 21. “My sister, Elle, and I are really close,” Dakota gushes. “We always have been. We’re very different, but we’re very connected. We don’t talk every day, but we don’t have to. We just have that special bond.

Dakota Fanning Reuniting with Denzel Washington in 'Equalizer 3' Nearly 20 Years After 'Man on Fire'

Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage; Kevin Winter/Getty Dakota Fanningis staging a legendary big-screen reunion. The 28-year-old actress has been cast in director Antoine Fuqua’sEqualizer 3oppositeDenzel Washington,Deadlinereported, adding that the action sequel’s release date is set for September 2023. On her Instagram Story, Fanning reacted to the casting news, writing, “My gratitude to share the screen once again with the legend of all legends is endless. Can’t wait.” She added a fire emoji.

Dakota Fanning Reveals She Wears a Necklace with Her Late Dog's Hair: 'I Have Her with Me'

Dakota Fanninghas a unique way of remembering her late dog, Lewellen.During an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Show,theAlienistactress, 28, revealed she wears a gold pendant filled with Luwellen’s fur to always keep her memory close.“So I have her with me,” Fanning shared with hostKelly Clarksonand fellow guestMichelle Pfeiffer.Fanning and Pfeiffer starred together in the 2001 filmI Am Sam– which is largely considered to be Fanning’s breakout role. The pair reunited onscreen for the first time in over two decades in the highly anticipated drama,The First Lady, which hit Showtime in April.

Dakota Fanning Rings in Her 30th Birthday in Corset Dress and Bows: See Her Red-Hot Look!

Dakota Fanning in February 2024.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Dakota Fanningis 30, flirty and thriving! While celebrating her 30th birthday on Friday, theUptown Girlsstar dressed the part in a red-hot Dolce & Gabbana dress fresh off the runway! The actress repped the color of the season with a satin dress from the luxury brand’s Fall/Winter 23/24 collection. On the runway, the dress — which features a corset bustier and sweetheart neckline — was styled with matching satin gloves, sheer red tights and stiletto heels.

Dakota Fanning Says Costar Kurt Russell 'Got Me a Horse' After Making 2005'sDreamerTogether

Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning in “Dreamer” (2005).Photo:Joseph Lederer/Dreamworks/Skg Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock Joseph Lederer/Dreamworks/Skg Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock Dakota Fanninggot a living, breathing wrap gift from costarKurt Russellwhen she was a kid. The actress, now 30, joined herRipleycast mateAndrew ScottforELLE’s “Ask Me Anything"videoseries, during which she was tasked with revealing the “best wrap gift” she ever received. “Kurt Russell gave me a horse,” Fanning said with a laugh. Scott, 47, joked, “That could be your autobiography [title].