Dakota Fanning reveals inappropriate interview questions she received as a child star

Dakota Fannins has shared candid details about the challenges she faced as a child star. In a recent interview, Fanning revealed to The Cut that she was subjected to inappropriate and invasive questions during interviews, often centered around her personal life and relationships.

"In interviews at a young age, I remember journalists asking me, 'How are you avoiding becoming a tabloid girl?' People would ask super-inappropriate questions," Fanning recalled. "I was in an interview as a child and somebody asked, 'How could you possibly have any friends?' It’s like, huh?"  

Fanning also expressed her frustration with the media's tendency to focus on the negative aspects of child stardom, often painting a bleak picture of young actors' lives. "I don’t think that it’s necessarily connected a hundred percent to being in this business; there are other factors, too. I just didn’t fall into it, and I don’t know the exact reasons except that my family is comprised of very nice, kind, protective people," she said.

Despite the challenges she faced, Fanning has managed to maintain a successful career and a grounded personal life. She credits her family's support and her own resilience for helping her navigate the complexities of child stardom.