Dakota Fanning wowed in a sexy backless gown at the Los Angeles premiere of her upcoming series Ripley, which hits Netflix next week.
While arriving to Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre on Wednesday, the Uptown Girls star, 30, appeared radiant as she strutted down the red carpet and smiled at photographers as she posed for various solo shots.
The performer, originally from Conyers, Georgia, portrays Marge Sherwood previously portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow in 1999’s The Talented Mr. Ripley.
For the occasion, the Screen Actors Guild Award nominee, who rose to fame as a child actress on films such as Man on Fire and Charlotte’s Web, rocked a one-shoulder white dress, designed by Fendi, and a pair of dazzling statement earrings.
Dakota Fanning wowed in a sexy backless gown at the Los Angeles premiere of her upcoming series Ripley, which hits Netflix next week
Her hair, which was styled by celebrity hairdresser Jenda Alcorn, looked sleek and straight as it cascaded down her shoulders
Her hair, which was styled by celebrity hairdresser Jenda Alcorn, looked sleek and straight as it cascaded down her shoulders.
Fanning opted for a glamorous makeup look, plenty of blush, nude lipstick and black eyeliner to make her piercing blue eyes pop.
She kept her accessorize to a minimum, apart from a white circular ring on her right pointer finger.
Fanning was seen mingling with her costar Andrew Scott, who wore a green suit and white shirt.
In the eight-episode series, the I Am Sam alum plays a wealthy socialite alongside Johnny Flynn, Elliot Sumner, Maurizio Lombardi, Margherita Buy, and John Malkovich.
The show is a small-screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel, which inspired an entire genre of psychological thrillers, including The Talented Mr Ripley, which was released in 1999.
The premiere was also attended by numerous stars, including Dylan Sprouse, Caylee Cowan, Desperate Housewives’ Jesse Metcalfe, Katherine McNamara and Kelli Berglund.
Cowan, who is in a relationship with Ben Affleck’s brother Casey, rocked a figure-hugging black gown with a racy cutout across her chest.
Meanwhile, McNamara, 28, stunned in a plunging black jumpsuit and matching high heels.
Fanning opted for a heavy blush makeup look, nude lipstick and black eyeliner to make her piercing blue eyes pop
Fanning was seen mingling with her costar Andrew Scott, who wore a green suit and white shirt
The actors smiled as they caught up on the red carpet
Fanning smiled brightly at Scott
Scott portrays Tom Ripley in their eight-episode limited series
This marks Fanning’s first appearance since revealing she would chose having children over her Hollywood career while gracing the cover of Net-a-Porter
Dylan Sprouse seen in a speckled navy suit and black loafers
Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph wore a green striped dress and black strappy heels to the event
Caylee Cowan rocked a figure-hugging black gown with a racy cutout across her chest
Cowan is in a relationship with Ben Affleck’s brother Casey
The 26-year-old actress is best known for her roles in Sunrise in Heaven, Willy’s Wonderland, Spinning Gold, and Frank and Penelope
She oozed confidence in front of the camera as she hit the red carpet
This marks Fanning’s first appearance since revealing she would chose having children over her Hollywood career while gracing the cover of Net-a-Porter.
During her interview, she bared her soul about her personal priorities – and revealed what could make her leave showbiz for good.
‘Having kids is probably more important to me than anything, even being an actor,’ the actress relayed. ‘If somebody said I had to choose, I would choose having kids. I’m one of those people who has always felt that pull.’
The decision is all the more striking because, as she put it: ‘Being an actor is a huge part of my identity. I don’t really know who I would be without it.’
In spite of her dedication to her job, she explained that ‘I also have a desire to set up my life and career so that I always have a choice.’
When she does eventually have children, she said: ‘I don’t know how I’ll feel when that time in my life comes – and how much I’ll want to work. But, because I don’t have that at the moment, I’m trying to take advantage of the adventures now.’
Meanwhile, McNamara, 28, stunned in a plunging black jumpsuit and matching high heels
McNamara attended with Dominic Sherwood, who sported a purple and beige suit
The Teen Choice Award winner is best known for portraying Clary Fray on the 2016–2019 supernatural drama Shadowhunters
Linda Summer turned heads in a white lace bustier top and matching miniskirt
She added: ‘I’m trying to push myself to keep saying yes to things that make me uncomfortable, to keep going to places for long periods of time that maybe I’m scared to do because – God willing – one day, it won’t be as easy.’
Dakota has been careful about keeping her love life out of the public eye, but previously romantically linked to Henry Frye.
Elsewhere in her new interview, she revealed how her mindset has evolved in a positive light ever since she reached her latest birthday.
‘I wouldn’t say I’m not a happy person, but I do think the late twenties f*** with you,’ said the actress, whose little sister Elle Fanning has also become a star.
‘I feel happier and more conscious of what I have, rather than what I don’t have. I know who I am, and the people who know me know who I am, and that’s really all that matters,’ explained the I Am Sam star. ‘But there is something about saying that at 30 that feels different to saying it at 28.’
Jesse Metcalfe and girlfriend Helen Immel looked love-up as they walked the red carpet together
The Desperate Housewives star, 45, posed with his hand around Immel’s waist as they attended the private screening
Metcalfe wore a striped shirt, brown pants and gold watch to the event
He appeared in high spirits while posing for various photos
Metcalfe wore a striped shirt, brown pants and gold watch to the event
The Desperate Housewives star, 45, posed with his hand around Immel’s waist as they attended the private screening
Actress Kelli Berglund, 28, stood out from the crowd in a pink slip dress
Emily Ruhl, who was named as one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in Hollywood and Entertainment for 2024, wore a risqué black lace gown
Canadian star Tasya Teles, 39, left little to the imagination in a sheer black dress
Samantha Dockser wore a red lace minidress and nude open-toed heels
Motherhood has been high on Dakota’s agenda for years, to the point that as long ago as 2018, at age 23, she remarked on her ambitions to eventually start a family.
She told Vogue Australia that ‘I can’t wait to be a mom. I can’t wait to get married. Not yet, but those things are very important to me and I think about them.’
In her new Net-A-Porter interview, Dakota also noted that she has been observing the people around her beginning to build families of their own.
‘I have lots of friends who are getting married and having babies – and I have a god-daughter who is three – and I have to carve out what is important to me,’ the blonde movie star maintained. ‘I don’t want to be a person who is so consumed with my professional life that I miss all the other stuff.’
