Interview with Elle Fanning, Star of Sentimental Value and Predator
Numéro met Elle Fanning at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress stars in Sentimental Value, Predator: Badlands, The Neon Demon, and Super 8. With her doll-like face, ethereal beauty, and remarkable talent, Elle Fanning is considered one of American cinema's prodigies.
Beginning her career as a child actress and collaborating with Sofia Coppola, Elle attended Cannes both to present Sentimental Value, released in August 2025, and to serve as an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.
A Versatile and Prolific Talent
At just 27, Elle Fanning is an accomplished American actress and producer with a rich career spanning over 25 years, featuring more than 50 films and series. Her range is impressive, portraying characters from eerie aliens to innocent girls, ethereal princesses to authoritarian empresses.
Elle Fanning can easily charm and unsettle her audience, a striking paradox that makes her one of the most fascinating figures of her generation.
Cannes Festival and Recent Projects
As a muse of Sofia Coppola, Elle attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to promote Joachim Trier’s acclaimed Sentimental Value, which won the Grand Prix at the closing ceremony.
This fall, she will appear in the intense film Predator: Badlands.
Notable Works
- Maleficent
- Somewhere
- The Neon Demon
- The Great
- Super 8
- A Complete Unknown
Elle Fanning’s combination of ethereal presence and strong performances has made her a cherished and enigmatic figure in contemporary cinema.
Summary
Elle Fanning, an acclaimed young actress and L’Oréal Paris ambassador, continues to impress with her versatility, starring in award-winning films like Sentimental Value and the upcoming Predator: Badlands.