Elle Fanning first appeared on the red carpet as a toddler alongside her big sister Dakota.
Over her two-decade career in film and television, however, she has grown into a true style star, sporting both subtle and dramatic looks from a range of top designers. Whether she’s making a splash at the Met Gala or commanding the cameras as the youngest jury member in the history of Cannes Film Festival, Fanning often looks straight out of a fairy tale in colorful prints and voluminous gowns.
In honor of her birthday, we’ve rounded up photos of Fanning’s striking style, from budding child star to haute couture fashionista.
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