It's a rarity in the cutthroat world of Hollywood to have two siblings make it on the big screen. It is even more impressive when two child stars do it. That said, however unusual it may be, this has been the case for Dakota and Elle Fanning, sisters who are four years apart and both started acting when they were children.

What's more, while they both are very famous in their own right, the sisters remain close, supporting each other in their successes and projects.

This hasn't always been the case, though. When the Fanning girls were younger, Elle would reportedly often get jealous of her older sister, and she thought she was overshadowed. Luckily, today, both are successful and famous while staying grounded in their fame. Even so, one Fanning sister has made significantly more money than the other in her career, largely owing to the impressive span of her time in the spotlight.

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Updated July 5, 2023: Dakota's role as Hillary Rodham Clinton has been put on pause for the time being, though she's still got the part. Until then, her upcoming film with Denzel Washington, The Equalizer 3, is set for a September 2023 release. As for Elle Fanning, though The Great Season 4 is yet to be confirmed, she and the production team have hinted at exciting developments to come for the famed Russian empress.

8 The Fanning Sisters Grew Up In Georgia

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Both of the Fanning girls grew up in Conyers, Georgia, a world away from Hollywood. They had very normal childhoods, and it might come as a surprise that their parents weren't the typical Hollywood child actor parents that pressured their kids. In fact, the family wasn't too thrilled about Dakota and Elle pursuing acting but support them to this day.

7 How Did Dakota Fanning Start Acting?

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It was Dakota who pursued acting as a child, and her agent helped her land her first roles. Her mom helped her along the way as constant support. Interestingly enough, Dakota and Elle Fanning actually started acting at the same time, with Elle playing the younger version of Dakota in her first few roles before finding her own way in Hollywood.

6 Dakota Fanning Is Best Known As A Child Star

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When comparing the two sisters' acting careers, both are very successful in their own way. While Elle Fanning has had more recent high-profile roles, Dakota Fanning is better known for her roles as a child actor. She became an overnight sensation at the age of seven with her role in I Am Sam and followed up her success with roles in a number of children's movies, including among others The Cat In The Hat and Charlotte's Web.

5 Elle Fanning Is In Hulu's The Great

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Elle Fanning's acting success has been more recent, although she started in Hollywood at an earlier age than her older sister.

These days, she plays Catherine The Great in Hulu's hit historical comedy, The Great. The show based on the storied Russian empress has garnered a lot of attention for its absurd characters and sensational scenery, and Elle's role as the titular character has landed the younger Fanning sister two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress. She also recently starred in The Girl From Plainville, and previously starred alongside Angelina Jolie as Aurora in Disney's Maleficent.

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4 Elle Fanning Is A Red Carpet Fashion Favorite

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Frequently stunning on the red carpet, Elle Fanning has become somewhat of a fashion icon. Her Dior ensemble look at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, for one, became an internet sensation after she played homage to Christian Dior's famous New Look collection. Since then, her annual Cannes red carpet moments have become festival highlights.

Given her fashionista status, it's not all that surprising that she's racked up a ton of endorsements, in addition to her acting gigs. She's starred perfume campaigns for Miu Miu, as well as Paco Rabanne, and serves as a brand ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, too.

3 Which Fanning Sister Has Earned The Most Awards?

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Both Fanning sisters are well-accomplished in their acting successes, earning award nominations and critic praise.

Most of Elle Fanning's nominations come from The Great, including a Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy nominations. Dakota Fanning, meanwhile, won a Critic's Choice Award for her debut film, I Am Sam.

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2 Dakota Fanning's Net Worth Is Double Her Sister's

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Since getting her start as an actor at the age of seven, Dakota Fanning has gone on to acquire a truly massive net worth of around $12 million. However, not all of that comes down to her film and TV roles. Beyond acting, she's also starred in fashion campaigns and has modeled.

Somewhat shockingly, Elle Fanning's net worth is half of her sisters,' coming in at just $6 million.

1 What's Next For The Fanning Sisters?

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In what should be a highly anticipated series, Dakota Fanning has been cast as Hillary Clinton in a biographical show called Rodham. Though the show has yet to be picked up, according to Variety, her spot on the show is pretty much guaranteed. In the meantime, she's also set to star opposite Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3, set for a September 2023 release.

As for Elle Fanning, fans of The Great will undoubtedly be looking forward to her reprising her role as Catherine The Great. Granted, Hulu has not yet announced the release date of The Great Season 4. Even so, the younger Fanning has hinted to Deadline that the season to come - whenever it does come - will shine a spotlight on the Empress' independence, so there are certainly some exciting shenanigans to look forward to.

And, who knows? Perhaps, as The Great unfolds over the years, and as her brand partnerships continue to grow, she may even come to rival her sister's net worth one day. Time will tell.