Elle Fanning, born Mary Elle Fanning on April 9, 1998, in Conyers, Georgia, is an American actress who began her career at a very young age. She made her film debut as the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning's character in "I Am Sam" (2001). Elle quickly established herself as a talented actress in her own right, appearing in films like "Daddy Day Care" (2003), "The Door in the Floor" (2004), and "Babel" (2006). Her breakthrough came with leading roles in Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere" (2010) and J.J. Abrams' "Super 8" (2011), where she received critical acclaim for her performances. Elle continued to build her career with notable roles in "Maleficent" (2014) and its sequel "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" (2019), where she played Princess Aurora. She has also starred in independent films such as "Ginger & Rosa" (2012) and "The Neon Demon" (2016).