Elle Fanning Stuns With Romantic Glow Having Intimate Dinner With Boyfriend
Elle Fanning has spent her life in the spotlight, transitioning from a childhood star to a formidable artistic force whose every public appearance is treated with the reverence of a gallery opening.
Whether she is walking the red carpet at Cannes or enjoying a quiet evening in the city, her aesthetic remains a testament to her status as one of her generation’s most influential style icons.
The intimate look offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, featuring a silhouette that played with transparency and shadow to create a look that was both daring and refined. Gus Wenner, the Rolling Stone CEO and Fanning’s partner of over two years, shared the moment following a night that highlighted the couple’s low-key yet high-fashion lifestyle.
Elle Fanning via Gus Wenner on IG pic.twitter.com/7VvYD0ZuGl
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The pair has become a staple of the industry’s most prestigious events, recently making a celebrated appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes where they first debuted as a couple two years prior. Fanning has been more open about their relationship lately, describing Wenner as the best in recent interviews and expressing a “bright” outlook on their shared future. This balance of personal happiness and professional drive has defined her recent trajectory as she continues to select projects that challenge her range.
On the cinematic front, Fanning recently dominated the box office with the November 2025 release of Predator: Badlands. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film saw her taking on a gritty, survivalist role as Thia, appearing alongside Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. The project was a significant departure from her more whimsical roles, proving her ability to lead a major action franchise with the same intensity she brings to period dramas.
Currently, the actress is garnering awards season buzz for her performance in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, which earned her the International Star Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival in early 2026.
The film, which also stars Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, follows an American actress reconnecting with her estranged father. Fanning’s portrayal has been lauded for its emotional depth, with the star noting that audiences have had a “universal” and deeply moving reaction to the story.
Looking ahead, Fanning is set to join one of the world’s most beloved franchises in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. She will portray a younger version of the iconic Effie Trinket, a role she admits is a dream come true as an “O.G. fan” of the original films.
One of her most anticipated upcoming projects remains The Nightingale, where she will finally share the screen with her sister, Dakota Fanning, for the first time. The WWII drama, based on Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel, is currently slated for a February 2027 release and is produced under the sisters’ own Lewellen Pictures banner. Between her roles as a fashion muse, a digital avatar, and a blockbuster lead, she is truly defining what it means to be a multifaceted star in the modern era.
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