Since 2018, Elle Fanning's boyfriend has been Max Minghella, an English-born actor, producer, writer, and director. The couple met on the set of a movie she starred in, which he wrote and directed.
Elle Fanning is also a writer, actress, producer, and director. She made her acting debut before she turned three and has since appeared in several movies and series such as "Maleficent," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Super 8," "Somewhere," "The Girl from Plainville," "Teen Spirit," and more.
The actress started dating her current boyfriend in 2018. Despite their celebrity statuses, Elle Fanning and Max Minghella have kept their relationship away from the media as they prefer to lead private lives.
Elle Fanning and Max Minghella taking a stroll on May 2, 2019, in New York | Source: Getty Images
He Comes from a Family of Entertainment Professionals
Max was born in Hampstead, London, on September 16, 1985. Max's father was Anthony Minghella, who died on March 18, 2008. He was a British Oscar Award-winning scriptwriter, producer, and director of Italian descent.
He is known for his works in "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "The English Patient," "The Reader," "Breaking and Entering," "Nine," and "A Little Like Drowning," among others.
The actor's mother, Carolyn Choa, is a Hong Kong-born actress, producer, and choreographer. She became one of the significant influences in Max's career path.
She is known for her role as an actress in "Rose Red," "Inspector Morse," "Just Another Secret," and others. As a choreographer, she worked on "Madam Butterfly," an episode of "Grange Hill," "The English Patient," and more.
Max Minghella Grew up in London but Studied in the US
Max grew up in Hampstead, London, but the place made him feel like he was in a tiny town. When it was time to attend university, he left the United Kingdom for the United States, where he attended Columbia University.
Besides the feeling of being in a small town, he did not finish high school in England and did not have the qualifications to attend a university there without going back to school.
In addition, he was already 21 and did not think it was a logical step to return to school. The easiest way he could continue his education was to do it in the United States by taking the SATs.
He Met Elle Fanning on the Set
Elle and Max first met in 2018 when she starred in "Teen Spirit," a musical drama and the first movie he directed. The movie's world premiere occurred at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018.
In the movie, she starred as Violet Valenski, a shy small-town teenager bent on pursuing her passion for singing despite her mother's initial disagreement.
Although filming started in 2017, it was not until 2018 that the couple sparked dating rumors after they were seen laughing and taking a stroll together in London.
After the movie's 2019 release, Max revealed that Elle was the only actress who could have pulled off the role. He said:
"You have to be able to sing [...] dance, [...] speak Polish convincingly, do the British accent, play the age range and carry the movie with an incredibly nuanced performance."
Max Minghella and Elle Fanning taking a stroll on May 3, 2019, in New York | Source: Getty Images
Max believed it was a lot for one person but praised Elle for handling everything with discipline and professionalism and never complaining.
One year after they sparked dating rumors, the couple made their red carpet debut when they attended the Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion on May 6, 2019, in New York City.
Elle Fanning and Max Minghella at the 2019 Met Gala on May 6, 2019, in New York | Source: Getty Images
Elle Fanning & Max Minghella Were Seen in London and Looked in Love
Elle Fanning and Max have successfully kept their relationship under the radar since they started dating in 2018. However, fans and paparazzi have occasionally spotted them together in public.
In August 2022, the couple, who were casually dressed, were seen taking a late-night stroll in London. Despite their 13-year age gap, the actress looked smitten by her man in their last public outing.
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