I played the young Reese Witherspoon in 'Sweet Home Alabama' when I was 7, and the boy who played the young Josh Lucas was 10. Dakota Fanning alabamaboyhome Change image and share on social
I'm home schooled, and I have a teacher that goes with me on all my movies. Dakota Fanning homemovieschool Change image and share on social
I don't know whether it's audiences or filmmakers who want characters to be likable today, but I don't think actors are afraid of their characters being unlikable. Dakota Fanning actorafraidaudience Change image and share on social
It's just such an honor to say that I was in something by Steven Spielberg. I feel so blessed I got to meet such great people, and I got to go to a beautiful place, Vancouver, and I had a great time. Dakota Fanning beautifulblessfeel Change image and share on social
I think that role model is kind of a weird thing because obviously you are, but I try to make good choices and good decisions for myself for me to have a good life. If that inspires someone else, that is great, but I think you should do good for yourself and your own happiness. Dakota Fanning choicedecisiongood share on social
Charlie Sheen gave me a signed headshot. I think it said, 'Keep it real.' But 'real' was spelled 'reel,' like a film reel. Dakota Fanning charlieconjurerfilm Change image and share on social
In the happy scenes there were really fun times. Sean would say really funny stuff because he likes to improv. I would want to laugh, but you are not allowed to do that during the take. Dakota Fanning allowfunfunny Change image and share on social
I was being groomed to be a tennis player for sure. My grandparents and parents realised I had a natural athletic ability and if I was forced to do it, I could probably do well. But all I wanted was to play pretend. Dakota Fanning abilityathleticforce share on social
I think you learn something from everybody that you've worked with. I really learned how to behave on set through the people that I worked with, like the importance of being on time and the importance of being professional. I don't bring my cell phone on set; I leave it in my trailer. Dakota Fanning behavebringcell share on social
I always talk about my characters like they're real people. Dakota Fanning characterpeoplereal Change image and share on social