Interview with Elle Fanning, star of Sentimental Value and Predator

Interview with Elle Fanning, Star of Sentimental Value and Predator

Numéro met Elle Fanning during the Cannes Film Festival, where the actress attended as both an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris and the star of Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value. The film premiered in August 2025 and later won the Grand Prix at the festival’s closing ceremony.

A Prodigy of American Cinema

Known for her doll-like features, delicate beauty, and powerful screen presence, Elle Fanning has become one of the standout talents of her generation. Starting her career as a child actor, she has collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Sofia Coppola and taken on diverse roles in more than fifty films and series over twenty-five years in Hollywood.

A Versatile Talent

Fanning has impressed audiences through unforgettable performances across genres—from alien-like beings and fragile heroines to ethereal princesses and imperious rulers. Her body of work includes Maleficent, Somewhere, The Neon Demon, The Great, Super 8, and A Complete Unknown.

“Elle Fanning can easily charm and unsettle her audience. A striking paradox that has made her one of the most fascinating figures of her generation.”

Looking Ahead

This fall, the actress continues to expand her range with a role in the intense new film Predator: Badlands. Now 27, she stands out as both an actress and producer who never stops evolving.

Author’s Summary

At 27, Elle Fanning shines as one of Hollywood’s most versatile young stars, weaving beauty, sensitivity, and strength into every role she plays.

Numéro Magazine — 2025-11-03