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Dakota Fanning Reacts to Lil Wayne Praising Her Viral Rap Clip
Sep 15, 2026
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Dakota Fanning biography
Dakota Fanning is a Hollywood actress who has performed in major studio franchises, independent feature films, and festival short projects. Having entered high-profile film franchises during her high school years, she has built a varied acting career across feature films, television events, and short cinematic dramas.
Her notable film credits include portraying the Volturi vampire Jane in the Twilight film series, appearing in New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn – Part 2. She also starred as Wendy opposite Jake Johnson in director Joe Swanberg's indie romantic comedy feature The Sun Never Sets, and featured alongside Ellen Burstyn in Maggie Gyllenhaal's Venice Film Festival short project Flesh Impact.
Beyond her traditional acting work, Fanning attracted widespread internet attention after a video of her rapping a full verse from Lil Wayne's 2009 mixtape track Watch My Shoes went viral. She later revealed on the Emmy Awards red carpet that the hip-hop star personally contacted her directly on social media to express his approval.
- Coverage of Dakota Fanning focuses on her retrospective reflections on major franchise roles alongside her ongoing work in independent features and festival short films.
- Media attention also highlights her viral online moments and lighthearted pop culture connections.
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Fanning spoke on the Happy Sad Confused podcast about her experience playing Jane in the Twilight series.
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Fanning teamed up with Jake Johnson to star in Joe Swanberg's romantic comedy feature The Sun Never Sets.
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Fanning starred alongside Ellen Burstyn in Maggie Gyllenhaal's short film Flesh Impact at the Venice Film Festival.
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Fanning revealed on the Emmy Awards red carpet that Lil Wayne sent her a message approving of her viral rap clip.
Dakota Fanning Reacts to Lil Wayne Praising Her Viral Rap Clip
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Dakota Fanning: your questions
Did Dakota Fanning audition for Bella Swan in Twilight?
No, Fanning clarified on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that she never auditioned for Bella Swan because she was too young for the role at the time.
Which vampire character did Dakota Fanning play in Twilight?
Fanning played the Volturi vampire Jane, debuting in 2009's New Moon and reprising the role in Eclipse and Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
Who does Dakota Fanning play in The Sun Never Sets?
Fanning plays Wendy, a woman in a two-year relationship with a single father named Jack, played by Jake Johnson.
What track did Dakota Fanning rap in her viral video?
Fanning rapped word-for-word to Lil Wayne's 2009 track Watch My Shoes from his No Ceilings mixtape.