Elle Fanning Opens Up About Family Aspirations with Partner Gus Wenner
In a revealing new interview and cover shoot for ELLE UK, actress Elle Fanning has shared intimate details about her relationship with media executive Gus Wenner and her hopes for starting a family. The 27-year-old star, known for her roles in film and television, made rare public comments about her three-year romance with Wenner, 35, during the promotional campaign for her latest Apple TV series.
Baby Fever and Future Visions
Fanning's experience filming Margo's Got Money Troubles, where she portrays a young mother navigating financial challenges, has intensified her own maternal desires. 'I've always just wanted that [a family], the baby-fever [on Margo] was nuts,' she confessed enthusiastically. The actress explained that she shares her character's ability to envision a clear future path, stating, 'You can dream up a path for yourself; a big plan of what you see your future looking like. I'm someone who does that, maybe to a fault sometimes.'
She elaborated on this trait, noting, 'About what I want to happen or where I want to be at a certain age. Sometimes those things do come true.' Fanning expressed optimism that these dreams will materialize with Wenner, whom she described as already feeling like family.
A Grounding Partnership
The actress spoke warmly about Wenner's influence in her life, emphasizing his stabilizing presence. 'He's come into my life and he grounds me. He will be like, we need to do a getaway this weekend, so he'll plan something for us. I love him so much. He feels like a family member – like, my sister loves him, and my mom,' she shared. Fanning, who began dating Wenner in 2023, revealed her sentimental nature, admitting, 'I'm a sucker for romance and I'm a sentimental person. I love objects and little reminders of the past to mark chapters in my life. I save every note that my boyfriend has given me.'
Public Appearances and Family Backgrounds
The couple made their relationship official at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards in January 2024 and most recently appeared together on the red carpet at the 2026 ceremony. Both hail from prominent entertainment families; Fanning is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning, 31, while Wenner is the son of Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Jann Wenner, 80, and currently serves as the publication's executive chairman.
In January 2026, The Hollywood Reporter noted that Wenner had launched Wenner Media Ventures, an investment firm focusing on social media company Public Opinion. This business venture adds to his media credentials alongside his family legacy.
Current Projects and Upcoming Releases
Fanning is currently promoting Margo's Got Money Troubles, an Apple TV series adaptation of Rufi Thorpe's novel. The show features Fanning as Margot Millet, a character dealing with financial strain after having a baby, with supporting roles from Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, Nicole Kidman, and Rico Nasty.
Additionally, the actress has been filming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to the popular franchise based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel. The film, set for release in November, explores events 24 years before the original series, with Fanning playing a younger version of Effie Trinket alongside stars like Kieran Culkin, Maya Hawke, Jesse Plemons, and Ralph Fiennes.
The April issue of ELLE UK, featuring Fanning's interview and cover shoot, is available from 16 April, offering further insights into her personal and professional life.
