During a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” actress Elle Fanning shared some hilarious and heartwarming stories about her experiences with celebrity doppelgangers and her time filming “A Complete Unknown,” a movie about Bob Dylan.
One of the highlights of the interview was when Fallon brought up Fanning’s resemblance to actor Bill Hader. Fanning confessed that she has often been mistaken for Hader and finally had the chance to meet him at the Golden Globes earlier this year. The two doppelgangers even took a photo together, breaking the misconception that they are the same person.
But that wasn’t the only celebrity encounter Fanning had recently. She also bumped into one of her favorite actors, Jack Black, at the valet at the same event. Fanning revealed that she and her friends have a group chat dedicated to how hot they think Jack Black is, so meeting him in person was a dream come true. Fanning’s boyfriend even yelled out that Black was her hall pass, much to the amusement of everyone involved.
The conversation then turned to Fanning’s latest film, “A Complete Unknown,” in which she portrays the character Sylvie, based on Bob Dylan‘s former girlfriend, Suze Rotolo. Fanning shared that she had been a fan of Bob Dylan for a long time, and seeing her co-star Timothée Chalamet transform into Dylan was a proud moment for her. She described how Chalamet performed Dylan’s songs live on set and captured the essence of the legendary musician.
Fanning also revealed an amusing anecdote about a misunderstanding during the filming process. She received an email stating that she would have a rehearsal with director James Mangold and “Bob Dylan.” Excitedly preparing to meet the iconic musician, Fanning was disappointed to find out that “Bob Dylan” referred to Chalamet’s character in the film. She hilariously admitted to being the only person disappointed by having a rehearsal with Timothée Chalamet instead of the real Bob Dylan.
Despite the mix-up, Fanning found the experience of working on “A Complete Unknown” informative and inspiring. She learned about Suze Rotolo’s political activism and how she influenced Dylan’s transition from folk to his own style of music. Fanning emphasized the film’s message of trusting oneself and not allowing others to define who you are.
To top it all off, a clip from “A Complete Unknown” was shown, showcasing Fanning’s talent and the intriguing dynamics between her character and Chalamet’s Dylan.
It’s clear that Elle Fanning had some unforgettable experiences while filming “A Complete Unknown” and meeting her celebrity doppelgangers. Her stories on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” provided a glimpse into the world of a talented actress and the excitement and humor that come with being a part of the entertainment industry.
