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Dakota Fanning Says She Joined Raya 'For Fun' in Vanity Fair Cover Chat

She cast the disclosure as a lighthearted update on a love life she typically keeps private.

Overview

  • In the October 2025 Vanity Fair cover interview with Elle Fanning, Dakota, 31, said she recently downloaded the invite-only app at a friend's urging, adding that “my girlfriend made it for me.”
  • She described the move as “for fun” and noted she hasn’t seen many familiar faces on the platform yet.
  • Elle joked, “Maybe my husband is there,” and Dakota replied that she could confirm he is not.
  • Us Weekly reported she chose “Salt Shaker” as her profile song and joked, “I’m canceling this thing.”
  • The exchange highlighted Dakota’s ongoing preference for privacy, contrasting with Elle’s stance that partners should appear on Instagram and her praise for boyfriend Gus Wenner.