In the latest issue of Net-A-Porter, Elle Fanning reveals everything from what it was like to play a transgender teen in her latest film, to her relationship with sister Dakota, to growing up in the movie industry.
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In her new movie “About Ray“, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival,Fanning plays a New York City teen struggling with gender identity. And although she may have years of experience in the film industry, the actress admits that taking on this role was a bit nerve-wracking. “I was really nervous not to screw up, because this is for transgender kids out there,” she explains. “We had trans kids at my school. They come back after the summer and you have to use different pronouns.”
In addition to the role, the teen wore chest binders every day for filming: “It’s like a sports bra that you wrap around only it’s Velcro and it really kills your back! I had to wear one every morning. It hurt so bad.”
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But she isn’t the only actress in her family. Who can forget about her sister Dakota? When asked if the sisters ever talk about work Fanning says: “No, absolutely not! I never look at her scripts. She’s doing a movie right now in Berlin; I don’t even know what it’s about.”
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Fanning may be an award-winning actress, but she’s still a full-time student. The “Phoebe in Wonderland” star is graduating high school next year. As for her plans after graduation?She says they are still in the works: “I want to direct. And I love photography. I might have a photography show, something spontaneous. I don’t think I’d be scared of it either.”
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Fanning’s new film is set to premiere at TIFF on September 12 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. But for those that can’t make it to TIFF, the movie will hit theatres worldwide onSeptember 18.
For a sneak peak of “About Ray”, check out the trailer below:
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