Elle Fanning

Personal context

Summary

Elle Fanning is an American actor and producer known for films including Somewhere, The Neon Demon, and The Great, in which she also served as an executive producer. Her work includes stories centered on women and unconventional characters. She called 3 Generations an important story to tell, citing her familiarity with transgender students, and described The Great’s diverse casting as a deliberate alternative to period shows featuring only white actors. In 2020, she said she had donated, protested, contacted officials, and encouraged local voter turnout, and that Black Lives Matter required ongoing commitment; she has also spoken about supporting women’s stories and female directors.