Actress Dakota Fanning discussed her evolving perspective on life and the “possibility” of starting a family during her 30s in an interview published on November 10 with Byrdie. Known for her early start in Hollywood, Fanning is embracing the opportunities ahead as she navigates this new stage of life.
Turning 31 in February, Fanning expressed a shift in mindset, focusing on hope and excitement rather than uncertainty.
“Instead of focusing on the things that I don’t have yet, I switched it to, ‘Oh my god, how exciting. There’s so much that’s yet to come,’”
she said. She added,
“I want to continue to tell myself to be excited instead of worrying. I want to focus on possibility. It’s all yet to come.”
Actress Connects Her Thirties to Family Planning
Fanning associates this decade with significant personal milestones, especially regarding family.
“I’m associating this decade with the next part of my life,”
she said. She made it clear that having children has always been important to her, stating,
“I’ve always wanted to have kids—that’s something I’ve never questioned and has always been really important to me. So, hopefully, dating will end soon, and this next decade will bring that into my life.”
Recent Appearances and Style Highlights
Besides sharing her thoughts on family, Fanning currently stars in the Peacock series All Her Fault alongside Sarah Snook, known for her role in Succession. She attended the show’s New York City premiere on November 3, wearing a strapless black gown with a sheer tiered skirt from Saint Laurent’s resort 2025 collection. Later that evening, she completed her look with a black leather jacket at the after-party with her co-stars.
Her look included sleek platinum blonde hair styled with a middle part, diamond earrings by Fred Leighton, and makeup featuring deep red lipstick, rosy blush, and smoky taupe eyeshadow.
Looking Ahead: What This Means for Dakota Fanning
Opening up about her family plans reveals a hopeful and determined side of Fanning as she embraces the possibilities her thirties may hold. As she balances her career and personal aspirations, fans can expect the actress to continue sharing candid moments while preparing for the next chapter. Her reflections on positivity and embracing change suggest a grounded approach to the uncertainties of life ahead.
