Elle Fanning Stars In New Apple TV Series Margo’s Got Money Troubles

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Elle Fanning is starring in a new series for Apple TV, which feels like a natural progression following her work in the critically acclaimed film Sentimental Value. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value didn’t get the attention it deserved, but it currently boasts a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was released in the US on November 7, 2025.

Fanning plays Rachel Kemp, an American actress starring in a new play directed by the famous Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgård). Because Rachel doesn’t speak Norwegian, she starts to doubt her performance – something she hasn’t experienced in years – and unintentionally begins to rely on Gustav for help.

Fanning delivers a surprisingly strong and nuanced performance. Her career has evolved in interesting and positive ways recently, and she’s set to take on a more traditional role in April 2026 – a change that seems perfectly suited to her current path.

Elle Fanning Stars As Margo Millet In Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Elle Fanning will lead the new Apple TV+ series, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, which is based on Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel. The story follows Margo Millet (Fanning), whose mother, Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), is a Hooters waitress, and whose father, Jinx (Nick Offerman), used to be a professional wrestler.

Margo has faced a lot of challenges in her life, and now she’s unexpectedly pregnant after a relationship with her college English teacher. Struggling to find a way to support her baby, she turns to OnlyFans and unexpectedly runs into Jinx.

Jinx’s experience playing a character in professional wrestling (WWE) unexpectedly helps her create a persona for an OnlyFans account, and she quickly becomes very popular. While the story is presented as a drama, it’s actually quite humorous, and it could be the breakthrough role Fanning needs to elevate her career.

Elle Fanning’s Career Continues To Be Fascinating

Even though the book is considered shocking and different, this role would actually be fairly typical for Elle Fanning. From a very young age – she started acting in I Am Sam at just three years old – Fanning has consistently chosen films and TV shows that many other actors avoid.

Elle Fanning has shown her range as an actress, playing historical figures like Catherine the Great in the quirky series The Great, a shy character named Sylvie in A Complete Unknown, and even appearing in the action-packed Predator: Badlands. Her role in Margo’s Got Money Troubles has the potential to introduce her skills to a much larger audience.

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2026-01-10 18:48