Elle Fanning

Mary Elle Fanning is an American actress, recognized for her versatile roles across film and television. She began her career as a child actress, often portraying younger versions of her sister Dakota Fanning's characters. Fanning gained early critical attention for her performances in films such as "Phoebe in Wonderland" and Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere." Her breakthrough came with her starring role in the 2011 science fiction film "Super 8," directed by J.J. Abrams. Since then, Fanning has appeared in a diverse range of projects including "Maleficent" and its sequel "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," "The Neon Demon," and "20th Century Women." She also stars as Empress Catherine II in the Hulu series "The Great," for which she has received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.