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Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning

Elle Fanningis in awe of her big sis!

TheMaleficentactress, 23,paid tributeto sisterDakota Fanningon Wednesday in honor of her sibling’s 28th birthday, sharing throwback childhood photos of the famous pair over the years.

“They all want to be wrapped in your pink glow and once in, your loyalty is forever. I get to smile extra though, knowing I’m the luckiest of the bunch. Because you are my sister,” she continued. “My big sister who I watch effortlessly layer jewelry in such a cool way and wear hair clips that I could never pull off and bake insanely good cakes because your measurements are scarily accurate, and knit scarves at the speed of light with your delicate spider hands. Also, you’re a grammar police and I’m sure there are a ton of corrections to be made here! Oh… and there’s the photographic memory thing.”

Concluded Elle, “Essentially Dakota is the perfect person and she is ALL MINE!!!!! You’ll never see bluer eyes or bluer veins. I love you. HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY!”

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Back in 2019, Dakota discussed herrelationship with her little sister, tellingShapethey are “really close.” She added at the time, “We always have been. We’re very different, but we’re very connected. We don’t talk every day, but we don’t have to. We just have that special bond.”

On Elle’s birthday last April, Dakotawroteon Instagram, “There is no one I love being a freak with more than my sister. She can out freak even the freakiest of freaks.”

“She is unapologetic and wild,” she continued. “She has taught me so much about not sweating the small things. It’s a beautiful day when an older sister seeks advice and comfort from her little sister, and that day has arrived for me many times. I am so grateful to move through this life with you. Happy Birthday @ellefanning I love you beyond compare.”

source: people.com