The Fanning family was meant to be involved with film apparently. Both of the daughters, Elle and Dakota are very successful actresses just at the ages of 16 and 12. That is crazy! Dakota has been known for her roles in Uptown Girls, Twilight, and many others. Dakota has starred with Denzel washington and Tom Cruise. not many celebrities can say that. Elle has worked on films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Phoebe in wonderland. elle is on her way to becoming just as famous, if not even more, as her sister Dakota. She has done more than 15 movies. That is quite an accomplishment for an actress her age. Directors have gave her very high praise. One even saying, "“Every day that we’re working, she astounds me again." Seems there are big things for Elle. She has a lead in the upcoming movie Super 8.