The Nines
Character: Noelle Banks
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Reservation Road
Character: Emma Learner
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Phoebe in Wonderland
Character: Phoebe Lichten
Release: Sep 12, 2008
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Benjamin Button
Character: Daisy
Release: Dec 19 2008
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Vivaldi
Character: Cristina
Release: 2008
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Hurricane Mary
Character: Anastasia
Release: 2008
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Nutcracker: The Untold Story
Character: Mary
Release: Christmas 2009
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August 2008

"Oh well I think she's just really imaginative, and she's really creative and uhm.. she's just very artistic in a way. So I just think she's.. I want to be like Phoebe! I think everyone should be more like Phoebe"
-Elle on her character in "Phoebe in Wonderland" (aged 9).

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THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Stats

Elle plays: Daisy (aged 6)

Additional Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Eve Brent

Director: David Fincher

Written by: Eric Roth (based on a story by F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Release Date: 19 December 2008 (USA)

Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance

Rated: --

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Synopsis

The movie centers around Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward. He is born an old man and ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.

Elle's Character

Daisy is played by Cate Blanchett as an older woman, Elle plays Daisy at age 6. She has a pivotal role as it at aged 6 when Benjamin and Daisy first meet.

Trivia

. Elle wore a red wig for the role of Daisy

. Although she plays a 6 year old, Elle was actually 8 at the time of filming.

Notable Quotes

"Elle has an innate ability to engross her whole being into her character. She is honest at every moment and never egocentric. I have worked with many child actors over the years, and Elle is truly a joy. She is at once, a truly giving actress and an unspoiled child."
- Eve Brent (co-star)

"Elle is both a child and a grown up little lady. She is always endearing and her stamina and concentration are amazing. Elle 's approach to her work is very mature and the energy she puts into every moment is astounding."
- Eve Brent (co-star)