Elle Fanning Gets Candid About Her Career And Her Close Bond With Big Sis Dakota

The actress reflects on her career, growing up in the spotlight and unleashing her inner pop star.

Elle Fanning was just 3 years old when she made her big-screen debut in the drama I Am Sam, long before she starred in blockbusters like Super 8 and Maleficent. Looking back, the actress can’t believe how far she’s come. “I’ve definitely grown as a person,” shares Elle, now 21, adding that her career has shifted as well. “It’s cool, because now that I’m [getting older], a whole new world of roles has opened up to me. It’s not necessarily [kids’] parts anymore — I’m [being asked to play] young women.”

She does just that in her new film, Teen Spirit, which hits theaters April 12. “It was quite an experience,” she gushes of making the pop-fueled drama, directed by Handmaid’s Tale star — and her rumored beau— Max Minghella, 33. 3. “I came into my own!” As she celebrates the movie’s release, Elle opens up about her life on and off screen.