Elle Fanning shares Jack Black crush, recalls boyfriend’s hall pass comment during the Golden Globes

Elle Fanning revealed her admiration for Jack Black, sharing Golden Globes stories and group chats dedicated to him.

Elle Fanning recently opened up about her admiration for actor Jack Black during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fanning, 26, revealed that she and her friends, including sister Dakota Fanning, maintain a group chat primarily dedicated to discussing how "hot" Black is. She described him as their "perfect man" and regularly shares clips, particularly the memorable saxophone scene from his show performances.

Fanning met Black at the 2024 Golden Globes and shared a selfie of their encounter on Instagram with the caption, "Life made!" She recalled nervously approaching him for a photo while being encouraged by her boyfriend, Gus Wenner, the CEO of Rolling Stone. During the moment, Wenner humorously shouted to Black that he was Fanning’s "hall pass," a light-hearted remark that was warmly received. Black, accompanied by his wife Tanya Haden, reportedly "loved" the interaction, leaving Fanning blushing from the playful exchange.

During the interview, Fanning described her close bond with Dakota, who shares her admiration for Black. While highlighting the siblings’ contrasting personalities, Elle noted that their dynamic has evolved, with both providing emotional support to one another in times of need.

Fanning, known for her role in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, expressed excitement over her work and reflected on the joy her Golden Globes encounter brought her. The biopic will release in theaters on December 25. Fans of the actress and Jack Black’s iconic humor eagerly anticipate seeing how these stars continue to shape their narratives on-screen and off.