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On Monday (June 7), just like a real teenager, Dakota Fanning donned a cap and gown to receive her high school diploma. Fanning, 17, graduated from the North Hollywood private high school Campbell Hall at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, according to Us Weekly.Despite working steadily through her childhood and teens, Fanning was able to maintain a somewhat normal life away from movie sets. At school, she was a member of the varsity cheerleading squad and was even (surprise surprise) crowned Homecoming Queen two years in a row.
"I think it was really important to have the high school experience," said Fanning on "Today" in 2010. " I just think everyone always looks back on that time in their life. Who was homecoming princess and [did] the cheerleading ... and all the things that go along with high school? And I wanted to have that. I'm really lucky that I found a school that allows me to do both."
The "Twilight" actress plans to enroll at New York University in the fall.
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WOW!! I can't believe how much you have grown Dakota! Congratulations on your High School graduation! Best of luck to you at New York University!
After what Creasy did in Man on Fire, I'm sure her school and classmates would allow her to do ANYTHING SHE WANTED. ;-)
Dakota Fanning is a wonderful actress and an inspiration to today's youth. She has shown she has brains, talent, character, and I feel she will continue to grow in her sucess as a shining star! Good Luck Dakota!!!!!
Congrats to Dakota Fanning! A very brillant actress, and all the best to your college years!
she is so beautiful:) i hope i meet her soon
Dakota...i remember when u were a little princess who was famous and now you are going of to NYU!!! i bet your parents are very proud...good luck and good wishes!
Congrats to Dakota!! So glad she actually made school a priority and didn't just drop out to pursue only acting. She is very mature, unlike many of her peers in Hollywood.
Dakota Fanning is the most beautiful actress of her generation.
wow! she is one of the best.
Congratulations, Dakota!