Elle Fanning

All the Bright Places, an adaptation of a young adult novel centred on depression, grief and a young man's death, faced scrutiny because of the precedent set by 13 Reasons Why and the risk of romanticising or misrepresenting suicide. Fanning was both the lead actress and a producer, giving her a more substantial role than that of a cast member alone.

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Fanning filmed A Rainy Day in New York under Woody Allen's direction as Dylan Farrow's longstanding sexual abuse allegations returned to prominence with #MeToo. Several of Allen's collaborators publicly expressed regret over their work with him or donated their fees, placing Fanning's decision under scrutiny.

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The casting of cisgender actress Elle Fanning as Ray, a transgender teenager, in About Ray, later released as 3 Generations, drew criticism over the lack of opportunities for transgender performers and certain statements by director Gaby Dellal. The film's release was delayed and controversy continued during its subsequent distribution.

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The Neon Demon, starring Fanning, received an extremely divided response at Cannes, including boos and shouting during the screening, particularly because of its provocative aesthetic and scenes combining sexuality, necrophilia, violence and cannibalism. Fanning became the central face of a film deliberately designed to shock.

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