Little Dakota Fanning is All Grown Up

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 23rd 2010 07:24AM

In our hearts, Dakota Fanning is still that precocious youngster in a tutu, prancing around with Brittany Murphy in 'Uptown Girls.' But we guess it's time to admit our little girl is all grown up. The actress turns sixteen today, with a classy dinner party to show for it. Fanning celebrated the big event at Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills, but lest you think she's too sophisticated for her own good, PEOPLE reports that the guest list included Fanning's cheerleading squad.

"Dakota looked adorable in a white blouse with a sequined, silver skirt and high heels," an eyewitness told the magazine. "She seemed very excited and touched about celebrating her special day with her family and friends."

In attendance was Cherie Currie, lead vocalist of The Runaways -- and the character Fanning portrays in an upcoming movie of the same name. The singer gave Fanning a guitar sculpture, which she carved from a solid piece of wood.

"She looked like she was having fun and was really cool," an onlooker told E! News. "She was talking to her friends and laughing all night."

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Actress Kristen Stewart, left, and Dakota Fanning of the film Runaways pose for a portrait during Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday, January 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri)

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Actress Kristen Stewart, left, and Dakota Fanning of the film Runaways pose for a portrait during Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday, January 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri)

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Actress Dakota Fanning attends "The Runaways" premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dakota Fanning

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***EXCLUSIVE*** ***EXCLUSIVE*** (L-R) Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning pose at the Park City Museum on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. Celebrity Sightings in Park City, Utah Park City, UT United States January 24, 2010 Photo by Brad Elterman/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic.com To license this image (59399467), contact FilmMagic.com

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Actresses Kristen Stewart, Tatum O'Neal, and Dakota Fanning attend "The Runaways" premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kristen Stewart;Tatum O'Neal;Dakota Fanning

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Actresses Tatum O'Neal, Kristen Stewart, Stella Maeve, Dakota Fanning, Riley Keough, director Floria Sigismondi, and actor Michael Shannon attend "The Runaways" premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tatum O'Neal;Kristen Stewart;Stella Maeve;Dakota Fanning;Riley Keough;Floria Sigismondi;Michael Shannon

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Actress Kristen Stewart, musician Joan Jett, and actress Dakota Fanning attend "The Runaways" premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kristen Stewart;Joan Jett;Dakota Fanning

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Actresses Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart speak during "The Runaways" premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dakota Fanning;Kristen Stewart

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Actress Dakota Fanning speaks during "The Runaways" premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dakota Fanning

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Tuesday 23 February

By Jenny

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At the age of 16, I suppose in Hollywood she may be grown up, but here in the REAL world, she's just getting her drivers license and would only be halfway through high school. So I suppose in Hollywood terms, by the time she's 30, she'll be retired.

By KAREN

WOW, TIME HAS SURE FLOWN BY,,,,,I JUST LOVED TO SEE DAKOTA IN THE MOVIES, SUCH A SWEET LITTLE GIRL, SHE IS NOW 16,,,,,,,AND JUST AS PRETTY,,,,,GOOD LUCK, WILL MISS SEEING YOU AS A LITTLE GIRL,,,,,,,

By Myron

She's growing into a nice young lady and let's hope she stays that way. Not like those other starlets and tramps that run around Hollywood calling themselves Stars.

By Sammy

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Unlike most of the other so called "stars" in Hollywood, Ms. Fanning has real talent. And, so far, she seems to have kept her head on straight. Now, after she turns 18 and has to decide whether or not to do nudity, then we will see just how well adjusted she really is.

By shelly

she's NOT "all grown up"... she's 16 - she's still a little kid!

By Kimberly

She is amazing and I love her.

By Zippertheslipper

Sweet 16 indeed, way to go young missey.

By Bill Smith

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She needs to get her teeth fixed.

By k

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Who are these people?

By Nancy

I love her and hopefully she'll stay this way, but unfortunately the way hollywood life is no one ever stays sweet and innocent. After a certain age they all go into drugs and alcohol.

By WILL

16 IS "ALL GROWN UP" ???

By ej shade

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I heard Kathy Griffin say Dakota was in re=hab a few years ago; did she ever get straightened out? What's up with that?

By Nichele

It was a joke.

By PRINCESS

Dakota is awsome in movies, I think the best one at the moment would have be wheres shes jane in twilight.

By rlp2451

Maybe it's the clothes but she looks a lil chubby. And she needs a bridge for the gap in her teeth.

By Wendell

Dear God, please watch over and protect my favorite young actress of all time, Dakota Fanning. Please keep her safe from the casting couch, the cocaine parties, all things alcoholic and especially the demon doobie. May Lindsey Lohan wither when she approaches, and may John Mayer never discover that she is even alive. This I ask of you humbly, amen.

By Koz

I don't watch Oprah and the others are just as bad. So I guess it would not make any difference which crappy show you put in her place.

By Valerie

Is it just me or does Dakota Fanning remind anyone elso of Jude Law with long hair in this photo ?

By BothPartiesSuck

Um, 16 is NOT grown up. Not even clode. She is stilla child. An adlolescent child, but a child nonetheless. Hollywood is a freak show.

By Bubblegum Head

Wow...I can't believe she is 16...time flies when you are having fun...I have loved Dakota since I am Sam...she is an incredible actress.

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