Interview with Elle Fanning, star of Sentimental Value and Predator

Interview with Elle Fanning: Star of Sentimental Value and Predator

Numéro met Elle Fanning at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress is featured in several films including Sentimental Value, Predator, The Neon Demon, and Super 8. With her doll-like face, ethereal beauty, and great talent, Elle Fanning is recognized as one of American cinema's prodigies.

Starting out as a child actress, she gained early experience working with Sofia Coppola. At Cannes, she presented Sentimental Value, released in August 2025, and represented L’Oréal Paris as an ambassador.

Career Highlights and Film Roles

At just 27, Elle Fanning has built an impressive career spanning over 25 years in Hollywood with more than 50 films and series to her name. Her versatility allows her to play a wide range of characters, from otherworldly beings with haunting beauty to vulnerable, innocent girls, ethereal princesses, or commanding empresses.

"Elle Fanning can easily charm and unsettle her audience. A striking paradox that has made the diaphanous actress and director one of the most fascinating and disconcerting figures of her generation."

Recent and Upcoming Work

Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier, which won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes closing ceremony
The upcoming fall release of Predator: Badlands, a much tougher, gritty movie

Elle Fanning continues to evolve in her career while upholding her role as a L’Oréal Paris ambassador and muse to Sofia Coppola.

Author's summary: Elle Fanning, a versatile and captivating American actress, showcases her remarkable talent through diverse roles and maintains a strong presence in both film and brand ambassadorship.

Numéro Magazine — 2025-11-03