Dakota Fanning’s rise to stardom makes for one amazing story; it genuinely feels like something out of a movie itself. She went from using her younger sister Elle as a baby prop for her playful acting performances at home to landing a national Tide commercial in LA. After her family moved to Hollywood, she soon made massive strides and scored roles in numerous big films alongside some of the biggest names in the industry.
Known for ‘The Alienist’ (2018), ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ (2019), and ‘The Watchers’ (2024), there’s so much more to come out of this talented star. Recently, she made her mark in a brand new Netflix show, inviting curiosity about some specific details about her personal life.
The Perfect Couple: Is Dakota Fanning Pregnant?
As of September 2024, Dakota Fanning is not pregnant in real life. She is wearing fake pregnancy bellies in the new Netflix mystery drama ‘The Perfect Couple.’ Her character, Abby Winbury, is the one who is actually pregnant, just like her character in the novel. Moonbump, the supplier of those fake bellies, recently took to Twitter to claim her realistic-looking baby bump. So, if you were fooled into thinking the actress was genuinely expecting, it’s all thanks to the impressive prosthetics.
Fanning’s new show takes place on Nantucket Island (although it was filmed in Chatham, Cape Cod) and revolves around the lives of the rich Winbury family. Everything seems to be going well for Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) and Benji Winbury’s (Billy Howle) lavish wedding—until a body shows up out of nowhere on the beach the morning of the big day, ruining all their plans in the process. Their perfect wedding suddenly turns into a full-on murder mystery.
Dakota’s character Abby is a pregnant member of the wealthy Winbury family, married to one of the Winbury sons. Her husband is Thomas Winbury, played by Jack Reynor. The drama also stars Nicole Kidman, who plays a famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, the groom’s mother. Additionally, Liev Schreiber portrays Tag Winbury, Greer’s husband & Benji’s father.
‘The Perfect Couple,’ based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, premiered on Netflix on September 5, 2024.
Dakota Fanning Says Kids and Family Take Precedence Over Career
Dakota Fanning says she would pick family over career if given a choice. She recently expressed in an interview that she values starting a family over continuing her professional journey. It’s a no-brainer for her and she would always pick children between the two.
While acting is unquestionably a big part of her identity, the 30-year-old wants to structure her life and career in a way that she can always prioritize family. Motherhood is something she’s always been fascinated by, and she wants to embrace it when the time is right. For now, ‘The Watchers’ star is completely focused on her career, embracing new experiences and challenges. The actress says she is not a fan of staying in her comfort zone, so she wants to push herself while she can because she knows that it’s only going to get more challenging in the future when she has to balance work and family.
As Dakota Fanning celebrated her 30th birthday in February, she took a moment to ponder about her life and what she wishes for the future. Her sister, Elle, put together a sweet tribute, noting how Dakota had always dreamed of turning 30 and how she’s been an amazing, supportive sister through it all.
Dakota Fanning Is Not Yet Married: A Look at Her Dating Life and Past Relationships
Although fans speculate about her husband, Dakota Fanning has never been married. She has, however, been rumored or confirmed to be in several relationships in the past. Back in 2009, the actress was spotted on a dinner date with Freddie Highmore, who was also a child star at the time. The young couple made lots of noise in the tabloids after their pictures were taken while leaving Il Cielo restaurant in Beverly Hills. Despite all the speculation, they never officially confirmed if they were dating at the time.
Fast forward to 2013, and Dakota was in a high-profile relationship with British model boyfriend Jamie Strachan. The couple was frequently pictured together holding hands in public. They reported dated for about two years, but it’s unclear when exactly they split. By 2016, the actress had already moved on, and she talked about how she is not a fan of conventional dating setups. Fanning claimed she prefers meeting people through friends to avoid the awkwardness of formal dates.
The same year, Dakota was seen walking hand-in-hand with Logan Markley, who was later revealed as a commercial real estate broker and her former high school classmate. They apparently dated for around a year in high school, and the couple rekindled their romance once again after they had both experienced recent breakups. Per sources, they looked genuinely happy together, but it was too early to make any judgments on whether their spark had the legs to go the distance. As it turns out, it didn’t because they supposedly broke up some time later.
In 2017, Dakota Fanning moved on with a new boyfriend Henry Frye. He studied at the University of Vermont and was living in New York at the time. They were spotted together at Madison Square Garden and were a couple until at least 2018. Despite their appearances, not much else was known about their relationship.
