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Dakota Fanning's relationship and thoughts on family after the actress became pregnant in 'The Perfect Couple'

DAKOTA Fanning has been in the Hollywood industry since she was a child and her fans want to know more about her relationships and family life.

Many people know the actress from films such as “Uptown Girls,” “The Beekeeper,” “Hide and Seek” and the Twilight series.

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Dakota Fanning attends the photocall of The Watchers in London, England in MayPhoto credit: Getty
Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury in Netflix's

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Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury in Netflix's “The Perfect Couple”Photo credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix
Dakota Fanning and Henry Frye at the Prada Resort 2019 fashion show on May 4, 2018 in New York City

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Dakota Fanning and Henry Frye at the Prada Resort 2019 fashion show on May 4, 2018 in New York CityPhoto credit: Getty

Dakota, 30, recently appeared in Netflix’s mystery drama series “The Perfect Couple.”

In the series, every wedding guest is a suspect after a body washes up on the beach shortly before the big ceremony.

Dakota's character, Abby Winbury, is visibly pregnant on the show, leading fans to ask questions about her relationships outside of her acting career.

The Watchers actress tends to keep her relationships out of the spotlight, but here's everything we know about her past dates.

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“I find dating terrible”

In 2013, Dakota was spotted by paparazzi with rings in her hand and British model Jamie Strachan, but their relationship only lasted two years.

Dakota Fanning and Jamie Strachan at the Met Gala 2016 in New York City

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Dakota Fanning and Jamie Strachan at the Met Gala 2016 in New York CityPhoto credit: Getty

They even attended the 2016 Met Gala together.

In an interview with Town & Country in 2016, the artist did not elaborate on her separation.

“I prefer to get to know someone through a friend. [since it means the other person] is most likely not a freak,” she said at the time.

“I hate dating in general. We have to sit there and ask these questions and pretend to eat a meal and it just feels so stiff.”

She later described herself as a “very private person.”

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In 2018, Dakota was spotted hitting on Henry Frye several times in New York City.

They were first seen together on February 6 of the same year at a basketball game at Madison Square Garden.

The two cuddled together and showed their feelings extensively.

Later that evening, the lovebirds left the building holding hands.

If someone told me I had to choose, I would choose children. I am one of those people who has always felt this pull

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Weeks later, in March, they were seen again at Madison Square Garden and they looked happier than ever.

Henry Frye and Dakota Fanning attend a basketball game in New York City in February 2018

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Henry Frye and Dakota Fanning attend a basketball game in New York City in February 2018Photo credit: Getty

Months later in May, Dakota and Henry attended the Prada fashion show.

The two have not been photographed together in recent years.

“MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN ANYTHING”

Dakota has managed to keep her dating life private, but she recently revealed that she wants to start a family in the future.

In an interview with Porter, she said, “Being an actress is a big part of my identity. I don't really know who I am without it.”

Henry Frye and Dakota Fanning in an earlier Instagram post

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Henry Frye and Dakota Fanning in an earlier Instagram postPhoto credit: Instagram/ dakotafanning

“But I also have the desire to shape my life and my career in such a way that I always have a choice.

“Having children is probably more important to me than anything else, even being an actor.”

“If someone gave me a choice, I would choose to have children. I am one of those people who has always felt this urge,” she explained.

“The Perfect Couple” is now streaming on Netflix.

Dakota Fanning in the Netflix drama series The Perfect Couple

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Dakota Fanning in the Netflix drama series The Perfect CouplePhoto credit: SEACIA PAVAO/NETFLIX
Dakota Fanning in Las Vegas, Nevada for the opening of The Sphere in 2023

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Dakota Fanning in Las Vegas, Nevada for the opening of The Sphere in 2023Photo credit: AFP
Dakota Fanning at the premiere of “The Watchers” in New York City

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Dakota Fanning at the premiere of “The Watchers” in New York CityPhoto credit: Getty