In a lively Vanity Fair interview, Dakota Fanning shared a surprising tidbit about her recent foray into the world of online dating. Known for her roles in films like "Uptown Girls," Dakota revealed she dipped her toes into Raya – the exclusive dating app for celebrities. But don't get it twisted – this wasn't a serious quest for romance. Dakota confessed that her friend nudged her into it, and it was all just for kicks.
Dakota spilled the beans during a joint interview with her sister, Elle Fanning, for Vanity Fair's October issue. The sisters charmed readers with their candid and down-to-earth conversation, but Dakota's Raya adventure was a standout moment. "I did it for fun. My girlfriend made it for me," Dakota laughed, scrolling through her potential matches. The app, she noted, didn't exactly overflow with familiar faces.
Elle, ever the cheeky sibling, couldn't help but comment on the uniformity of Dakota's suitors. "Most of the guys look the same," she teased, to which Dakota agreed, admitting no one had really caught her eye.
“I haven’t seen a ton of familiar faces yet,” Dakota mused, highlighting her lighthearted approach to the app.
Perhaps the most telling aspect of Dakota's online dating escapade was her choice of a profile song. Instead of opting for a sappy ballad or a trendy pop hit, she picked "Salt Shaker" by the Ying Yang Twins – a nod to early-2000s club anthems. It seems Dakota's experiment was more about having a good laugh than finding a soulmate.
While her time on Raya didn't lead to any star-studded romances, it did provide Dakota with a fun story to share. As she continues her successful acting career, her priorities remain focused on work and family time with Elle, rather than swiping right on potential dates.