Sisters Elle Fanning (27) and Dakota Fanning (32) Set the Night on Edge in Sultry Black Looks at Vanity Fair’s Oscars Red Carpet

Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning made a rare joint appearance that got a lot of attention at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The sisters stepped onto the red carpet on March 15 and looked confident as they posed together. It is not often that both appear side by side at the same event, so the moment stood out right away.

Elle wore a black gown by Givenchy. The dress had a clean shape but also featured a large bow detail at the hip, which gave it a bold look. She added a necklace from Cartier and styled her hair in a neat updo.

Sisters Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning pose together at the #VFOscars carpet pic.twitter.com/KJEzqgclTX

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Dakota chose a black dress from Zuhair Murad. Her gown had a deep neckline with shiny floral designs across the front. She kept her hair down in soft waves and wore a bright red lipstick, along with simple jewelry.

Both actresses have been busy with their careers, and this event came at a strong moment for each of them. Elle has been part of many award season events this year thanks to her role in the film Sentimental Value.

During a recent appearance at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, she spoke honestly about how she handles pressure, saying, “I think I’m a big dreamer, which is good, but then I can kind of think into the future too much and spiral, so I need to, like, live in the moment.”

She is also preparing for a major role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, where she will play Effie Trinket. The movie is expected to arrive in theaters in late 2026.

Dakota is also having an important year. Her new film The Sun Never Sets recently premiered at South by Southwest. In the movie, she plays a woman dealing with a complicated relationship situation. She also worked as a producer on the project. Speaking about the experience, she said, “Getting the opportunity to go to Alaska proved very special for me.”

Fans are also looking ahead to a big project that will bring the sisters together on screen. They are set to star in The Nightingale, based on the novel by Kristin Hannah. The film will show them playing sisters during World War II. It is directed by Michael Morris and is planned for release in early 2027.

Seeing both sisters together like this reminds people how long they have been in the industry and how much they have grown. They are no longer just known as child stars. They are leading big projects and making their own choices. Some fans may prefer their serious roles, while others enjoy their bigger films. What do you think? Do you want to see them more in emotional dramas or big franchise movies? Share your thoughts in the comments.