Dakota Fanning.Photo:Raymond Hall/GC Images
Raymond Hall/GC Images
Dakota Fanningis reflecting on reaching the big 3-0!
The actress spoke exclusively to PEOPLE at theRipleypremierein Los Angeles on April 3 and opened up about her contentment since turning the milestone in February.
“I don’t know what it is, it’s just like some of the most happiest,” Fanning says. “I’m sort of having to do crazy things like schedule-wise and really busy, but I’m totally fine with it. Nothing’s bothering me.”
The Watchersstar goes on to tell PEOPLE that with the milestone has also come more appreciation and less thought into what hasn’t happened in her life yet.
“I think I just was really focusing on being grateful for what I do have, rather than constantly ruminating on what I don’t have yet," she says.
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Dakota Fanning at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Ripley’ on April 3, 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“And really just focusing on the present and taking advantage of this time in my life and enjoying every moment of it, and instead of being like, ‘Oh, when’s that going to happen, when’s that going to happen, when’s that going to happen?,’” Fanning adds. “Just being like, ‘Oh my God, how exciting that hasn’t happened yet,’ and kind of reframing it in that way.”
Fanning — who plays the role of Marge Sherwood in theNetflixthriller series — walked the red carpet the premiere in a white asymmetrical gown from Fendi’s SS24 Couture Collection.
Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Ripley’ on April 3, 2024.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
“💃🏼 30 💃🏼 thank you to my people for making me feel like the luckiest girl in the world always, but especially tonight,” she wrote onInstagramat the time.
“Dakota!! Happy Happy Birthday, lady!!!! ❤❤❤,” wrote actressUzo Aduba, whileWhite Lotusstar Meghann Fahy added, “Happy birthday 😘.”
source: people.com
