‘Keeping Her Close’: Dakota Fanning Shares An Adorable Throwback Picture Of Herself During I Am Sam Premiere

As a dedicated follower of Dakota Fanning‘s career, I find myself constantly amazed by her talent and resilience. Her journey from the premiere of “I Am Sam” to her recent work on Netflix’s “Perfect Couple” is a testament to her dedication and passion for acting. It’s hard not to be moved when she shares heartfelt glimpses into her past, like that adorable throwback photo from the premiere of her first film project.


Without a doubt, Dakota Fanning’s post of a throwback picture from her childhood left us all saying “Aww!” The image shows her at the red carpet premiere of her debut film project, I Am Sam, where she shared the screen with renowned actors like Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.

On September 21 (Saturday), Fanning posted a charming photograph. In this picture, she was wearing a yellow satin gown adorned with a bow and accessorized with black Mary Janes and white tights.

The biggest highlight of the picture was her wide smile that lit up her face. She kept the caption sweet and short by writing, “i am sam premiere 2001. always thinking of this tiny girl, and keeping her close.”

In addition to Tom Hanks, the 2001 film showcased actresses like Laura Dern, Dianne Wiest, Brad Silverman, Loretta Devine, Marin Hinkle, Richard Schiff, Stanley DeSantis, Mary Steenburgen, and a host of others.

The movie is about a specially-abled individual, Sam (Played by Penn) who raises his daughter, Lucy Diamond (Played by Fanning), and has to fight to keep her custody. 

At a tender age, Fanning’s acting skills were widely acclaimed, earning her a Critics Choice Award for the Best Young Actor/Actress and a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Awards in the category of Exceptional Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

During discussions in June, she shared her journey as a childhood actor in Hollywood and offered guidance to aspiring young stars in the field. She emphasized that if someone truly enjoys it, they are undoubtedly in the right profession.

Fanning went on, “If you can manage to enjoy yourself even when you’re working in a chilly, damp forest, then you’re definitely heading in the right direction.

Regarding her future career projects, the actress from Uptown Girls recently featured in Netflix’s series titled Perfect Couple, which premiered on September 5. This production boasts a star-studded cast that includes Eve Hewson, Nicole Kidman, Ishaan Khattar, Isabel Adjani, Meghan Fahy, Billy Howle, Jack Reynor, and several others.

The narrative unfolds around an exciting plot involving a grand wedding that takes a dramatic turn when a corpse is unearthed mere hours prior to the vows. Now, everyone involved in the ceremony becomes a potential suspect.

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2024-09-22 15:38