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Dakota Fanning in "Push" (2009)
Dakota Fanning in "Push" (2009) - © Summit Entertainment
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Dakota Fanning plays Jane in Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" (2009).

Dakota Fanning most recently starred in Summit Entertainment's "Push" and heard as the voice of the title character in Henry Selick's 3-D animated film "Coraline" (2009). Prior to that, Dakota Fanning starred as Lily Owens in Fox Searchlight's "The Secret Life of Bees" based on the acclaimed best-selling book by Sue Monk Kidd. The film also starred Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson and Paul Bettany. For her performance, Dakota Fanning was nominated for a 2009 Critics Choice Award. In January, Dakota Fanning was honored with the Rising Star Award at the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Dakota Fanning made her film debut opposite Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer when she played Lucy in "I Am Sam." Dakota Fanning was awarded the Critics Choice Award as Best Young Actor and was also the youngest child to have ever been nominated for a SAG Award for her portrayal of Lucy. Shortly thereafter, Dakota Fanning starred in the Steven Spielberg produced miniseries "Taken," which not only became the SCI FI Channel's highest rated show, but also won the 2003 Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries.

Dakota Fanning's career catapulted soon after when she starred in "Trapped" opposite Charlize Theron, Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat," opposite Mike Myers, "Uptown Girls" with Brittany Murphy and played the young Reese Witherspoon in "Sweet Home Alabama."

In 2004, Dakota Fanning starred opposite Denzel Washington in "Man on Fire" directed by Tony Scott. Dakota Fanning's performance earned her a second nomination for a Critics Choice Award.

The following year, Dakota Fanning co-starred in "Hide and Seek" with Robert DeNiro. Dakota Fanning's performance in this film earned her the 2005 MTV Movie Award for "Most Frightened Performance."

In June 2005, Dakota Fanning starred with Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg's remake of the H.G. Wells classic "War of the Worlds." Her performance as Rachel, Tom Cruise's daughter, earned Dakota Fanning her second Critics Choice Award.

In October 2005, Dakota Fanning appeared opposite Kurt Russell in "Dreamer" which made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. In addition, "Dreamer" was awarded the Truly Moving Picture Award at the Heartland Film Festival. Dakota Fanning was also proud to be a part of the remarkable ensemble of women including Glenn Close, Holly Hunter, Sissy Spacek and Robin Wright Penn that appeared in "Nine Lives" which had its premiere at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. The entire ensemble of women in "Nine Lives" was nominated for a Gotham Award in 2005 and the film was nominated for a 2005 Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.

December 2006 marked the theatrical debut of the beloved E.B. White novel "Charlotte's Web." In the live-action role of Fern, Dakota Fanning starred alongside Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey and Robert Redford, each of whom voiced animated characters in the film. Dakota Fanning was nominated for a 2006 Critic's Choice Award for Best Young Actress for her portrayal of Fern.  Also in 2006, Dakota Fanning was awarded ShoWest's Best Supporting Actress of the Year Award.

In 2007, Dakota Fanning starred in "Hounddog" opposite Robin Wright Penn and David Morse.

Dakota Fanning volunteers at the Mattel Children's hospital in Los Angeles and does charity work for Shane's Inspiration, an organization that builds universally accessible playgrounds for children. Dakota Fanning is also the Youth Ambassador to the First Star charity that works to improve the lives of child victims of abuse and neglect. Dakota Fanning recently appeared in the "RED" Gap Ad's to benefit AIDS in Africa. Dakota Fanning resides in Los Angeles with her parents and her sister, actress Elle Fanning.






DAKOTA FANNING: FACTS

How tall is Dakota Fanning? How old is Dakota Fanning? Where was Dakota Fanning born? Where does Dakota Fanning live? Find out here.

Age: 16 years old
Birthday: February 23, 1994
Height: 5' 2"
Nickname: Kota
Full Name / Real Name: Hannah Dakota Fanning
Birthplace: Conyers, GA
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA




THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON: NEWS (12)


Dakota Fanning in "Push" (2009) Kids' Choice Awards 2010 NominationsKevin James has been tapped to host Nickelodeon's 23rd annual kids kudocast premiering live on Saturday, March 27, with vampires, monsters and robots ruling this year's list of nominees. Read more...
"New Moon" poster 'New Moon' Rises to 3rd Best Opening of All TimeSurpassing all but "Spider-Man 3" and "The Dark Knight," the vampire sequel sinks its teeth into female teens everywhere, while "The Blind Side" surprises with the biggest opening of Sandra Bullock's career. Read more...
'New Moon' Sets Record for Advance Ticket SalesThe new entry in "The Twilight Saga" franchise strikes down "Dark Knight," "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" to become #1 in advance sales in Fandango history. Read more...
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DAKOTA FANNING: TWEETS

March 15, 2010
i didn't know dakota fanning could sing :) awesome
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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Where can I find Dakota Fanning nude pictures?
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RT @hollywoodcrush calling final questions 4 Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning! While U're at it, thrown in sum 4 Joan Jett & Michael Shannon
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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RT @hollywoodcrush: calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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calling final questions for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning! While you're at it, thrown in some for Joan Jett & Michael Shannon!!
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Attenfing The Runaways junket tomorrow... What should I ask Kristen Stewary, Dakota Fanning and Joan Jett??? #runaways
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