Elle Fanning has confirmed she “definitely” wants to have kids one day, revealing that her role in the emotionally charged film Sentimental Value gave her profound insight into family trauma and the healing power of art — while also teasing her first on-screen collaboration with her real-life sister Dakota.
Elle Fanning’s Future Family Plans and Emotional Growth
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Elle Fanning, 27, candidly shared that she “definitely” wants to have children one day — a personal aspiration that aligns with her growing maturity as an artist and individual.
She made the revelation while discussing her performance in the Norwegian drama Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier, which follows sisters Nora and Agnes as they reunite with their estranged father and confront the generational traumas that bind their family.
“It’s kind of the beauty of this film, the universal themes that people are relating to, and it is about this family that is broken and the traumas that are passed down through families that sometimes you don’t realize, but we all have them,” Elle explained. “There’s a kind of healing power of art. I don’t know if something can be completely healed all the way.”
Elle emphasized that while the film doesn’t offer tidy resolutions, it opens the door for understanding and forgiveness — a message she personally found deeply moving.
Family Trauma and the Healing Power of Art
Elle’s reflections on Sentimental Value reveal how deeply the film resonated with her own life experiences. She described the film’s exploration of inherited pain and familial reconciliation as both universal and deeply personal.
“It doesn’t tie everything up into a perfect bow,” she admitted, “but it maybe will open the door for understanding and forgiveness, and so that’s the beauty of it for me.”
The film’s emotional weight and nuanced performances allowed Elle to explore themes she’s personally grappled with — the quiet, often unspoken wounds that shape family relationships. Her ability to channel this complexity into her role speaks to her growth as an actress and thinker.
The Fanning Sisters’ First Film Together
While Elle’s personal reflections on family and motherhood are compelling, they’re also set against the backdrop of a major upcoming project — her first film with her real-life sister, Dakota Fanning.
The two are set to star together in the highly anticipated adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s bestseller The Nightingale, which will be released in 2027. The film will see them playing sisters — a role that mirrors their real-life bond.
“I think we’re going to have to be fellow actors on set, but of course we are playing sisters in the film that we’re going to be working on together, so we have to bring a little bit of that,” Elle said, acknowledging the unique dynamic of working with her sibling.
Dakota, 31, echoed her sister’s confidence, telling Byrdie earlier this month that while she felt a bit “nervous” about the project, she was also “very excited.”
“For a while, [Elle and I] were very conscious of carving our own paths and being really selective about the things that we did together,” Dakota explained. “We don’t feel that pressure anymore. We’ve established that we’re two different people with two different journeys.”
“It’s the best to be able to come together now,” she added. “We’re very excited about [The Nightingale]. A little nervous, but excited.”
Why This Matters for Fans
Elle’s openness about her future family plans and her emotional journey through Sentimental Value resonates with fans who have long admired her for her nuanced, emotionally intelligent performances.
Her willingness to discuss vulnerability — both in her personal life and in her art — reinforces her status as one of Hollywood’s most authentic and relatable stars. The fact that she’s now approaching motherhood with intention and grace, while also embracing the complexities of family, makes her story deeply human.
For fans, the prospect of seeing Elle and Dakota share the screen again — this time as sisters in a story about resilience and connection — is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of sibling bonds and the magic of cinema.
What’s Next for Elle Fanning
With The Nightingale on the horizon, Elle is poised to continue her evolution as a leading voice in emotionally driven cinema. Her ability to blend personal truth with cinematic storytelling has already earned her critical acclaim — and her future projects promise to deepen her impact.
Whether she’s exploring family dynamics in a film or contemplating the joys and responsibilities of motherhood, Elle Fanning continues to show that she’s not just an actress — she’s a storyteller with a profound understanding of what it means to heal, to connect, and to grow.
For fans who follow her journey, this is more than a personal update — it’s a glimpse into the soul of a performer who is becoming one of the most compelling voices in modern cinema.
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