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When was Elle born?

April 9, 1998. Elle was born in Conyers, Georgia to Steve and Joy Fanning.

What is Elle's first name?

Mary. Elle is her middle name, just like Dakota is her sister's middle name (her first name is Hannah). One parent wanted to name them Mary and Hannah, the other wanted Elle and Dakota, so they compromised.

Recall the article in 'People Magazine' (August, 2003). When Elle and Dakota play, who does Elle play?

the baby. Dakota's a "pretty nice mom," Elle says.

In "Daddy Day Care," what was the name of Elle's character?

Jamie. Jamie's mother gave her a cell phone to wear around her neck in case there were any emergencies. Indeed she put it to use when Crispin stole her doll and tore off its head.

When Elle and Dakota go to their grandma's house in Georgia for Christmas, what does Elle sometimes get to do, according to the December 2003 'Woman's World' article?

lick the spoon while making cookies. Their grandma, Mary Jane, loves baking with the girls. Elle also loves stirring in the chocolate and putting in the chocolate chips. They also listen to "Joy To the World," one of Dakota's favorites, because that's their mom's name.

Which movie did Elle shoot with Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger?

The Door in the Floor. Based on the popular novel by John Irving, "A Widow for One Year," "The Door in the Floor" will tell the story of the first third of the book, in which the main character, Ruth (played by Elle) is a young girl.

On which of the following movies or TV shows has Elle NOT been on prior to 2004?

Law and Order. On "CSI: Miami" she played Molly Walker in the October 13, 2003 episode "Death Grip"; on "Judging Amy" she played Rochelle in the February 11, 2003 episode "Maxine Interrupted"; on "I Am Sam" she plays Lucy at age 2.

By age five, Elle had appeared with Dakota in how many projects?

2. Elle played Dakota's younger character both in "I Am Sam" and Steven Spielberg's mini-series, "Taken."

In "Daddy Day Care," what was the name of Elle's bunny?

Tiny. For pet day, Jamie brought her (huge) bunny, Tiny for show and tell. "This is my bunny; his name is Tiny. I feed him a lot: five times a day. He poops a lot, too: six times a day. It's like little marbles."

Elle didn't like working with Eddie Murphy on "Daddy Day Care."

f. Elle actually loved working with Eddie, as did the other children. She comments on this in an interview found on the "Daddy Day Care" DVD.

Which character does Elle play in "Because of Winn-Dixie?"

Sweetie Pie Thomas. Based on the popular book about a young girl who befriends a dog, "Because of Winn-Dixie" features Elle as Sweetie Pie Thomas.

For which company did Elle NOT appear in a commercial for in 2003?

Welches. Elle actually appeared in two Target commercials, including a Christmas one.

Elle takes piano lessons.

t. Both she and Dakota take piano.

Elle never liked playing in Dakota's roleplays.

f. Elle would play a newborn baby in Dakota's plays. Dakota would stuff a pillow in her shirt and give birth to the baby Elle.

Elle loves dolphins.

t. Even on "Daddy Day Care," when the parents asked the kids what they'd like, Elle's character commented: "Dolphins. Dolphins are good."