Interview with Elle Fanning, Star of Sentimental Value and Predator
Numéro met Elle Fanning at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress stars in Sentimental Value, Predator: Badlands, The Neon Demon, and Super 8. With her doll-like face, ethereal beauty, and exceptional talent, Elle Fanning is recognized as one of American cinema’s prodigies.
Elle began her career as a child actress and worked with Sofia Coppola. At Cannes, she presented the film Sentimental Value, released in August 2025, while also serving as an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.
A Versatile Actress with a Rich Career
At only 27 years old, Elle Fanning has built an impressive resume as an actress and producer, spanning over 50 films and series during 25 years in Hollywood. She can portray a wide range of characters—from an eerie alien to an innocent, vulnerable girl; from an ethereal princess to an authoritative empress.
Elle Fanning can easily charm and unsettle her audience, a striking paradox that makes her one of the most fascinating figures of her generation.
Recent and Upcoming Roles
- 2025 Cannes Film Festival: promoted Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, which won the Grand Prix at the closing ceremony.
- Upcoming: appears this fall in the action film Predator: Badlands.
- Previous notable works include Maleficent, Somewhere, The Great, and A Complete Unknown.
“Sofia Coppola’s muse attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival to promote Joachim Trier’s magnificent Sentimental Value, which won the Grand Prix.”
Elle Fanning continues to grow her career while representing L’Oréal Paris, embodying both talent and beauty.
Author’s summary: Elle Fanning, a versatile and gifted actress, shines at Cannes 2025, promoting award-winning films and expanding her diverse career in cinema and ambassadorships.