Age: 32
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Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American actress. She rose to prominence at the age of seven for her performance as Lucy Dawson in the drama film I Am Sam (2001), for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at the age of eight, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history. Fanning played major roles as a child actress in the films Uptown Girls (2003), The Cat in the Hat (2003), Man on Fire (2004), War of the Worlds (2005), Dreamer (2005), and Charlotte's Web (2006), and the eponymous character in Coraline (2009). Fanning followed with more mature roles, playing Lewellen in Hounddog (2007), Lily in The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Cherie Currie in The Runaways (2010) and Jane in The Twilight Saga (2009–2012). Throughout the 2010s, she continued appearing in independent productions such as the dramas Now Is Good (2012) and Night Moves (2013), the comedy-drama Very Good Girls (2013), and the biographical film Effie Gray (2014). In 2018, she appeared in the heist comedy Ocean's 8 and had a starring role in the period drama series The Alienist. She has since portrayed Manson girl Squeaky Fromme in the Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and First Daughter Susan Ford in the Showtime biographical drama series The First Lady (2022).
Dakota Fanning
Karen Carpenter
for Karen Carpenter in Yesterday Once More
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Yesterday Once More chronicles the life of Karen Carpenter, one of the most beloved voices of the 1970s. This poignant biopic delves into Karen's rise to stardom as part of the iconic duo The Carpenters, alongside her brother Richard, and the pressures of fame, perfectionism, and public expectations. Behind her radiant voice, Karen battled with an eating disorder that would ultimately claim her life at the age of 32. The film explores her close relationships, especially with her supportive brother, Richard, her overbearing yet caring mother, Sharon, and the warmth of friends like Olivia Newton-John. The story also reflects the mental and emotional toll of Karen’s struggle, personified in haunting moments that give voice to the illness she battled in silence. As Karen’s career flourishes, the public remains unaware of the growing storm beneath the surface. Yesterday Once More is a powerful and intimate look at Karen’s life, capturing her immense talent, tragic vulnerability, and the lasting impact of her music and legacy. Directed by Mélanie Laurent and starring Dakota Fanning, this biopic is an evocative tribute to a legend whose voice still resonates long after her untimely death.
