A Cinematic Night: Coach Celebrated Elle Fanning and her Golden Globe-nominated Turn in Sentimental Value

By Tuesday night, Elle Fanning was still riding the momentum of a remarkable few days. The week had kicked off early Monday morning—just after 5:30 a.m.—when she discovered she’d earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Sentimental Value. “My phone wasn’t even ringing,” Fanning recalled to Vogue. “I turned over in bed, saw all these messages, and thought, ‘Why do I have so many texts?’ When I saw people saying ‘Congratulations,’ I knew something good had happened.” To keep the celebratory energy alive, Coach hosted a private dinner and screening of the film at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood.

Although Fanning admitted she would have eagerly signed on to any project directed by Joachim Trier, she said the role of Hollywood actress Rachel Kemp resonated with her immediately. “There’s a lot of overlap between us,” she explained. “There’s also this meta element—she’s an actress traveling to Norway to work with a Norwegian director, which was exactly my own experience.”

Her biggest supporter, older sister Dakota Fanning, arrived at the exclusive venue wearing a black leather Coach blazer paired with a short-sleeved maxi dress. She beamed with pride throughout the evening. “During a group interview, Elle started crying because she was talking about me watching the movie—and how I was crying while watching it,” Dakota shared with a laugh. “She could do absolutely anything and I’d be impressed. But it also helps that she truly is incredible.”

While guests watched the screening upstairs, Elle lingered below, chatting with Vogue and glowing with excitement knowing many of her close friends were seeing the film for the first time. By 8 p.m., the candlelit dining space began to fill with a dynamic mix of young Hollywood talent, including Storm Reid, Iris Apatow, Maddie Ziegler, Natalia Bryant, The Pitt’s Supriya Ganesh, and Tell Me Lies actress Sonia Mena.

Cocktails set the tone—spicy margaritas, classic martinis, and a refreshing non-alcoholic cucumber-mint spritz circulated from the bar—prompting guests to cluster into intimate groups. Maddie Ziegler caught up with model Charlotte D’Alessio in one corner, while nearby Josh Hutcherson and his girlfriend Claudia Traisac chatted with Coach creative director Stuart Vevers. Elsewhere, Iris Apatow and her boyfriend Sam Nivola, fresh off the latest season of The White Lotus, mingled with Fanning, who made a point to personally greet everyone in attendance.

Storm Reid arrived with her mother as her guest, dressed in a distressed sweater vest and relaxed plaid trousers. As a Coach ambassador, the Euphoria actress spoke emotionally about the film after the screening. “It was incredibly powerful,” she said. “I was holding my breath by the end. It handled themes of mental health, identity, and belonging so beautifully—especially what it means to exist in a family that doesn’t fit a traditional mold, or in a world that doesn’t quite feel built for you.”

The celebration held special significance for Fanning, whose relationship with Coach has grown steadily through campaigns and creative collaborations. “I feel so fortunate to work with the brand,” she said. “Stuart is generous, imaginative, and deeply collaborative.” That partnership extended to her look for the evening. After attending Coach’s Spring 2026 show—where T-shirt dresses featured skylines of cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle—Fanning asked for the same silhouette in pale pink, customized with an Oslo skyline in homage to the film.

Dinner reflected Coach’s signature aesthetic: red floral centerpieces paired with brown leather placemats lined the long table. As guests took their seats, Fanning found herself between Vevers and Dakota. “I just want to express how thankful I am for the artistry you bring into the Coach universe,” Vevers said, raising a toast as plates of baked branzino al limone, grilled chicken paillard, and squash pomodoro were served. Dessert followed—warm chocolate chip cookies and bowls of mixed berries—before guests were surprised with a final indulgence: a Coach Tabby bag of their choosing, rounding out an effortlessly stylish night at the movies.