How old was Dakota Fanning in Sweet Home Alabama?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the moment the movie Sweet Home Alabama was being made, Dakota Fanning was:

7 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Sweet Home Alabama:

January 1, 2002

And the day Dakota Fanning was born, 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.