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Elle Fanning Faints at Cannes; Colin Firth Comes to Rescue

1/7/2026

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Elle Fanning, an American actress, recalled fainting at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival due to a tight Chopard Trophee dinner dress during an interview with W Magazine, noting a failed attempt at wearing faux bangs.
Dakota Fanning, her sister, witnessed the moment.
Colin Firth, a British actor, rushed to her aid.
Fanning said she has a history of fainting.
She explained growth spurts in school contributed to her condition.

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Elle Fanning, an American actress, recalled fainting at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival due to a tight Chopard Trophee dinner dress during an interview with W Magazine, noting a failed attempt at wearing faux bangs.
Dakota Fanning, her sister, witnessed the moment.
Colin Firth, a British actor, rushed to her aid.
Fanning said she has a history of fainting.
She explained growth spurts in school contributed to her condition.