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Dakota Fanning Says Having Kids Is ‘More Important’ Than Her Acting Career

Dakota Fanning says she ‘always felt that pull’ to have kids and it’s ‘more important’ than her acting career

Fanning continued: “I’m trying to push myself to keep saying yes to things that make me uncomfortable, to keep going to places for long periods of time that maybe I’m scared to do because — God willing — one day, it won’t be as easy.” Olivia Malone/PORTER/NET-A-PORTER.COM asThe actress told PORTER that she advocates for herself as an adult and remains fortunate she didn’t have to live with social media while growing up in the spotlight. While she hasn’t had children yet, the War of the Worlds star has a strong bond with her family, including her younger sister, Elle Fanning, with whom she regularly attends red carpet events.

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