Elle Fanning Channels Her Inner Diva in Dramatic Elie Saab Gown

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Elle Fanning quickly went from Disney princess to red carpet diva! The 18-year-old actress was a stunner at the London premiere of her new movie The Neon Demon.

Elle Fanning's attire of choice was a stunning Elie Saab Spring 2016 Couture gown adorned with long sleeves, mirrored pearls, and sequins for the U.K. premiere of 'The Neon Demon'Elle Fanning’s attire of choice was a stunning Elie Saab Spring 2016 Couture gown adorned with long sleeves, mirrored pearls, and sequins for the U.K. premiere of ‘The Neon Demon’ at Picturehouse Central in London on May 31, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Tony Oudot / Phil Lewis)

We are so used to seeing Elle in adorable and girly — yet age-appropriate — styles. This time, she raised the bar higher with a jewel-encrusted Elie Saab gown that was all about glam and luxury.

Elle Fanning captivated onlookers in a stunning Elie Saab gown, adorned with intricate jewel-encrusted detailingElle Fanning captivated onlookers in a stunning Elie Saab gown adorned with intricate jewel-encrusted detailing (Credit: WENN / Tony Oudot / Phil Lewis)

The couture creation was dramatic with heavy crystal embellishments and sexy with semi-sheer fabric.

Elle Fanning's sleek golden hair was elegantly styled with a precise side part, gracefully draping over her shouldersElle Fanning’s sleek golden hair was elegantly styled with a precise side part, gracefully draping over her shoulders (Credit: WENN / Tony Oudot / Phil Lewis)

Although the gown was extravagant and way beyond her years, she didn’t let the dress overwhelm her. Elle definitely had full command of the look.

The sheer elegance of Elle Fanning's attire harmoniously matched the opulent setting of the premiereThe sheer elegance of Elle Fanning’s attire harmoniously matched the opulent setting of the premiere (Credit: WENN / Tony Oudot / Phil Lewis)

To balance out the drama, Elle kept her face youthful and glowing with minimal makeup and a simple hairstyle. Do you think the young actress pulled off this mature look?

Elle Fanning turned heads in a backless gown, exuding elegance as she posed for photographersElle Fanning turned heads in a backless gown, exuding elegance as she posed for photographers (Credit: WENN / Tony Oudot / Phil Lewis)

Enhancing her already glamorous appearance, Elle Fanning added a touch of rosy blush to her cheeks and donned glossy lipstick, ensuring her beauty shone from head to toeEnhancing her already glamorous appearance, Elle Fanning added a touch of rosy blush to her cheeks and donned glossy lipstick, ensuring her beauty shone from head to toe (Credit: WENN / Tony Oudot / Phil Lewis)