“I was raised by very traditional Southern parents with Southern manners. You don't air your dirty laundry to people that aren't your family or your friends. Why would I ever want to portray myself as anything other than together?”

American actress and producer

Dakota Fanning is an American actress and producer known for work in both major studio films and independent features. She has been active in film and television from a young age and is recognized for a career that spans mainstream entertainment and smaller, character-driven projects. Her performances have brought her nominations for four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is associated with a body of work that moves between commercial productions and more intimate roles, showing range across film and television.