How old was Dakota Fanning in Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

During the filming of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Dakota Fanning was:

8 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat:

January 1, 2003

And the date of birth of Dakota Fanning, which is:

February 23, 1994

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Dakota Fanning might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.