“If I had to choose between a career or children, I would choose children without hesitation.” Dakota Fanning on Hollywood and the desire to become a mother

Juliette Morgan
“If I had to choose between a career or children, I would choose children without hesitation.” Dakota Fanning on Hollywood and the desire to become a mother

Dakota Fanning became the heroine of the new issue of Net-a-Porter magazine and said in an interview with the publication that she would trade her Hollywood career for motherhood.

Dakota became famous as a child when she starred in the film “War of the Worlds” with Tom Cruise, and later her role in the cult “Twilight” franchise added to her popularity. But, although she cannot imagine her life without an acting career, Dakota would prefer to be a mother.

Дакота Фаннинг/Фото: Olivia Malone/Net-a-Porter

“For me, children are probably more important than anything else, even than an acting career. If someone gave me a choice - a career or children, I would choose children without hesitation. I am one of those who always wanted this ".

"Being an actress is a huge part of my identity. I really don't know who I would be without it. But I also have a desire to build my life and career so that I always have a choice," Dakota added.

Дакота Фаннинг/Фото: Olivia Malone/Net-a-Porter
Дакота Фаннинг/Фото: Olivia Malone/Net-a-Porter

According to the 30-year-old actress, she does not know whether she will continue her career after becoming a mother. "I don't know how I'll feel when this time in my life comes, or how much I'll want to work. But since that moment hasn't come yet, I'm trying to fully enjoy this adventure."

"I have a lot of friends who are getting married and having children. I also have a goddaughter who is three years old, and I have to decide what is really important to me. I don't want to be the person who is so caught up in his career that there is no room for anything else."

It’s interesting that Dakota spoke about her desire to become a mother in an interview with Vogue when she was 23 years old. “I can’t wait to become a mother. I can’t wait to get married,” she admitted. The actress is currently single and is allegedly dating Henry Fry, with whom she has been in a relationship since 2017.

The topic of motherhood has often been raised by stars lately. For example, Lily Allen stated that she sacrificed her career for the sake of her children, and noted that a woman cannot have both at the same time.

More in the section Celebrity

Celebrity

Kim Kardashian is dating racing driver Lewis Hamilton.

The star flew to the UK for a secret date.

Celebrity

Cher's embarrassment, Miley Cyrus "humiliated" Lady Gaga, and "grumpy" Justin Bieber became a meme: 4 key moments of the 2026 Grammys

The 68th Grammy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, and the show was memorable for more than just the dazzling array of star-studded...

Celebrity

Lady Gaga, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Cher and Heidi Klum attended the Grammy Awards in nude dresses.

The main music awards ceremony has ended in the USA.

Celebrity

"I was very unhappy in my marriage." Bianca Censori tried to divorce Kanye West several times.

Insiders close to the couple spoke about their marriage against the backdrop of the rapper's outrageous behavior.

Celebrity

Three million new files of billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released, alleging that Donald Trump raped a 13-year-old girl and that Bill Gates gave his ex-wife an STD after having affairs with "Russian women."

More than 3 million files on the scandalous Jeffrey Epstein case have been published.

Celebrity

Millie Bobby Brown has stopped hiding the face of her adopted daughter.

A photo of the Stranger Things star's adopted daughter has appeared online.

Celebrity

Actress Catherine O'Hara, Kevin's mother from the film "Home Alone," has died.

The actress was 71 years old.

Celebrity

Anna Peresild and Vanya Dmitrienko are spending time in Thailand.

The actress supported her lover at his concert.

Celebrity

Sati Kazanova stopped hiding her one-year-old daughter's face.

Sati Kazanova showed for the first time the face of her daughter, whom she gave birth to at the age of 42.

Celebrity

Mark Eidelstein's girlfriend has posted new photos with him.

The couple had a joint photo shoot.

Celebrity

Kim Kardashian is dating racing driver Lewis Hamilton.

Celebrity

Cher's embarrassment, Miley Cyrus "humiliated" Lady Gaga, and "grumpy" Justin Bieber became a meme: 4 key moments of the 2026 Grammys

Celebrity

Lady Gaga, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Cher and Heidi Klum attended the Grammy Awards in nude dresses.

Celebrity

"I was very unhappy in my marriage." Bianca Censori tried to divorce Kanye West several times.

Celebrity

Three million new files of billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released, alleging that Donald Trump raped a 13-year-old girl and that Bill Gates gave his ex-wife an STD after having affairs with "Russian women."

Celebrity

Millie Bobby Brown has stopped hiding the face of her adopted daughter.

Celebrity

Actress Catherine O'Hara, Kevin's mother from the film "Home Alone," has died.

Celebrity

Anna Peresild and Vanya Dmitrienko are spending time in Thailand.

Celebrity

Sati Kazanova stopped hiding her one-year-old daughter's face.

Celebrity

Mark Eidelstein's girlfriend has posted new photos with him.

Celebrity

P. Diddy indirectly confessed to the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.

Celebrity

Donald Trump's 19-year-old son "rescued" his girlfriend, who was attacked by the son of a Russian millionaire—the founder of One Price Coffee.

Celebrity

Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband Marc Anthony is becoming a father for the eighth time.

Celebrity

Madonna posted a photo with Russian artists Olya Avtreikh and Elizaveta Zalieva.

Celebrity

Margot Robbie wearing an Elizabeth Taylor necklace, Jacob Elordi, Cara Delevingne, and Reese Witherspoon's daughter at the Wuthering Heights premiere

Celebrity

Gisele Bundchen shared rare photos with her husband, one-year-old son, and children with Tom Brady.

Celebrity

Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel's daughter walked the runway at the Elie Saab show.

Celebrity

Angelina Jolie is dating Louis Garrel.

Celebrity

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II made a public appearance in Monaco with their children.

Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney poses in lingerie to celebrate the launch of her brand.