How Dakota Fanning Bonded With Elle Fanning's Boyfriend Gus Wenner

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Elle Fanning is sharing all the bright places of her romance with Gus Wenner

The Maleficent star got candid about her relationship with the Rolling Stone magazine executive chairman, who she's been dating since 2023. 

And for Elle, 27, showing her affection for Gus, 35, on social media is an important aspect of their strong bond. 

“If your partner doesn’t post you on Instagram, that’s a red flag," Elle told Vanity Fair in an interview published Sept. 16. "I love my boyfriend, and we’re going to post each other.”

Another key part of their love story? Getting the A-OK from her older sister Dakota Fanning.

“I’m so happy. And Dakota loves him," Elle shared. "That’s the seal of approval.”

In fact, Gus found his way into the Uptown Girls actress' good graces early on in their relationship, when the pair had a chance encounter in Las Vegas. 

“We were newly dating, and I really cared about him,” Elle recalled. “They were at the same after-party—she turned around, and there he was."

At the time, Elle was on a trip to Paris, but her sister and her boyfriend still hung out for most of the evening.

"They had this whole night of gambling," Elle said. "Dakota was with all of her girlfriends, and I’m getting sent videos. She’s dancing with Gus.” 

Indeed, Dakota remembers having a blast with Gus as well—though she still made sure to give him "the talk."

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"I used some stern words—just warnings, cautions said with a smile," the 31-year-old quipped to Vanity Fair in the joint interview. "It went great. He’s the brother I never had.”

As for Gus—whose dad is Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner—he's previously expressed feeling equally lucky to have Elle in his life. 

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"Everyday is valentines day my love," the businessman wrote in a Valentine's Day Instagram tribute to the actress in February. "You are my heart."

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