How Old Was Dakota Fanning as Squeaky in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood?

At the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards, Brad Pitt made fun of Quentin Tarantino’s obsession with Dakota Fanning’s feet. Did she get cast as Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme thanks to her pretty toes?

In June 2018, Deadline reported that Dakota would play the infamous redhead, Squeaky Fromme. A central part of the Manson Family in the late ’60s, she attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975.

Dakota Fanning was 24-years-old when filming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme

“I knew Quentin was making this film [Once Upon a Time In Hollywood] and, as a fan, I wrote him a random note. Then he asked me to audition and I ended up getting the role of Squeaky. […] It was a dream come true, there’s no other way to describe it. I probably would’ve played any role but the fact that it was such a juicy and challenging one made it even more exciting,” Dakota told Net-A-Porter in July 2019.

“The first time I met [Quentin], he was so warm and friendly. I think you can tell how much he loves movies from afar – from his films and reading his interviews. Up close he’s like that, but tenfold. Also, his sets are no-phone zones; everyone checks in their phone beforehand. I think, for him, it’s such a privilege to make movies that the thought of looking at someone playing Candy Crush [while on set] is upsetting,” she added about working with the famous director.

Dakota Fanning wears Chopard jewelry on the red carpet at the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere during the 2019 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019

Principal photography for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood began on June 18, 2018, in Los Angeles, California, and wrapped on November 1, 2018. Dakota was 24-years-old while filming the movie. She turned 25 on February 23, 2019.

In an interview with Collider, Dakota pinpointed the importance of working with Quentin Tarantino on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

In December 2015, Dakota Fanning went makeup-free as she jetted out of Los Angeles International Airport.

Dakota Fanning departs from Los Angeles International Airport on December 29, 2015

The then 21-year-old actress kept it comfy and chic in a low-key black ensemble comprised of a long black coat, a black top, and matching pants.

Dakota Fanning wears a long black coat over a top and pants at LAX

Amanda Seyfried’s lookalike added a pop of color to the look with a pink Chanel crossbody bag and completed her laid-back outfit with a pair of Adidas sneakers.

Dakota Fanning wears a pink Chanel purse over her all-black ensemble