Elle Fanning looks happy in NYC with rumored boyfriend Max Minghella who directed her in the new movie Teen Spirit
She just starred in his directorial debut, Teen Spirit.
And now, Elle Fanning, 21, has been spending more time with Max Minghella, 33, whom she has been romantically linked to for months.
The pair were spotted enjoying a sunny spring day in New York City on Thursday as she seemed to be in a great mood.
Heating up? Elle Fanning, 21, and Max Minghella, 33, were spotted enjoying a sunny spring day in New York City on Thursday
With the sun's rays illuminating her blonde hair, Elle wore an ankle length, light blue and white striped dress.
The gown fell in ruffled layers at the top and puffed around her shoulders.
She was ready to walk the streets of the Upper East Side as she donned comfortable black leather sandals.
No effort: By her side, the Handmaid's Tale actor went for a much more relaxed get up, wearing blue jogger sweats and a grey T-shirt
Fanning paired the shoes with a matching black purse.
By her side, the Handmaid's Tale actor went for a much more relaxed get up, wearing blue jogger sweats and a grey T-shirt.
He draped a white hoodie over his shoulder, unaware of the rising temperatures throughout the day.
Catching up: His Teen Spirit star appeared to be a chatty Kathy as she talked to her supposed lovebird while walking next to him
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His Teen Spirit star appeared to be a chatty Kathy as she talked to her supposed lovebird while walking next to him.
Eventually, Dakota Fanning's younger sister took a break and started to check her cell phone as she continued to follow the brunette.
Remaining mysterious, the duo didn't hold hands or show each other much affection.
Texting: Eventually, Dakota Fanning's younger sister took a break and started to check her cell phone as she continued to follow the brunette
Last month, the two were seen celebrating Fanning's 21st birthday together.
To ring in the big day, they headed out to celebrity hotspot Craig's in West Hollywood.
Max, the son of the late Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella, is best known for his role as Nick Blaine in Hulu's dramatic series.
Are they an item? Remaining mysterious, the duo didn't hold hands or show each other much affection
Teen Spirit, which he also wrote and executive produced, is his directorial debut and features Elle as a shy teen who dreams of escaping her drab life and enters a singing competition.
Elle and Max first sparked dating rumors in July 2018 when they were seen holding hands in Florence, Italy.
They were also spotted the next month enjoying a night out together in London.
He called the actress 'brilliant' and credited her with making the finished movie what it is, telling UsWeekly: 'You actually have to have somebody who can show up and deliver every single time you turn the camera on without question, and she just does.
Dazzling: Teen Spirit features Elle as a shy teen who dreams of escaping her drab life and enters a singing competition