The Fanning sisters are presenting a united front in Hollywood, with Dakota celebrating Elle's success while earning her own well-deserved recognition. Both projects—Peacock's 'All Her Fault' and Apple TV+'s 'Margot's Got Money Troubles'—are limited series that showcase the family's acting pedigree.
Sources close to production say both sisters have been coordinating their schedules to make joint appearances possible during awards season. Word is 'The Nightingale' has been a passion project for both—Dakota confirmed she's still attached and calls it 'a beautiful story worth waiting for.'
Both Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026. Dakota was recognized for her lead role in Peacock's limited series 'All Her Fault,' while Elle earned a nomination for her work on Apple TV+'s comedy 'Margot's Got Money Troubles.' Dakota said she's 'always thrilled for anything good that happens to her' sister.
Two nominations in one morning is the kind of career moment that defines a decade—and the Fanning sisters just delivered it without trying to outshine each other. That's the real story here.
It's a good day to be a Fanning. Dakota Fanning earned her first Emmy nomination Wednesday morning for her starring role in Peacock's limited series 'All Her Fault,' and almost simultaneously, her younger sister Elle received recognition of her own for Apple TV+'s comedy 'Margot's Got Money Troubles.' The dual nominations mark one of those rare Hollywood moments where talent recognizes talent within the same family—and neither is playing catch-up.
Dakota, speaking about Elle's nomination, kept it characteristically gracious. 'I'm so always thrilled for anything good that happens to her,' she said in a statement shared with press. The comment reflects what insiders have long noted about the sisters' relationship: competitive but never cutthroat, supportive in an industry that rewards rivalry.
Both women have carved distinct careers—Dakota building her résumé across independent film and television, Elle becoming a fashion icon and awards-season regular—but this week's nominations suggest their paths may be converging again. The 'All Her Fault' nomination is particularly significant for Dakota, who has spent years proving she moved beyond her child-star origins. The Peacock limited series, which premiered earlier this year, gave her the kind of complex, morally ambiguous role that awards bodies notice.
Sources close to production described the material as 'dark, twisty television' that showcases everything Dakota has learned since her early days in Hollywood—and the Emmy nomination suggests voters agreed. Meanwhile, Elle's recognition for 'Margot's Got Money Troubles' signals Apple TV+'s continued investment in comedic material with awards potential. The series, which blends humor with financial anxiety and family dynamics, fits squarely into Elle's wheelhouse—warm, relatable, and just edgy enough to stand out.
Both nominations arrive as streaming platforms increasingly dominate the prestige television landscape. Beyond the Emmy news, Dakota provided an update on another anticipated project: 'The Nightingale,' a film adaptation she's been developing alongside her sister for several years. 'It's still happening,' she confirmed during Wednesday's press rounds.
'It's a beautiful story, and I think it's worth waiting for.' The project has been in various stages of development, with the sisters attached since early announcements, though no release timeline or director has been officially confirmed. Dakota also hinted at additional projects on the horizon, including an untitled Apple TV thriller that she described only as 'something different' from her recent work. Details remain scarce, but given the momentum building around her career this week, industry observers will be watching closely for announcements in the coming months. For now, though, the Fanning sisters are savoring a rare shared victory—and rightfully so.
