All About Gus Wenner, Elle Fanning’s Boyfriend

For the uninitiated, Elle Fanning was in a longtime relationship with The Handmaid’s Tale actor Max Minghella. The actress confirmed their split in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in April 2023. Despite the breakup, Fanning revealed that it hasn’t changed her mindset on love.

“I’m a hopeless romantic. I believe in love at first sight. Call me crazy, but I believe in those things. I feel that it’s my destiny,” she said.

Fanning has since moved on from her previous relationship and is currently dating magazine executive Gus Wenner.

Ahead, everything you need to know about Wenner.

On Nov. 6, 2023, photos came out of the couple walking hand-in-hand after grabbing dinner with singer Lorde, Succession actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Wenner’s brother Theo.

Months later, they posed together at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.

The actress shared a shot of Wenner to Instagram on Feb. 14, 2024. “My funny Valentine🏹💕🙈” she captioned the photo of him.

The couple was photographed out in New York City on March 26. They attended a screening of Fanning’s sister Dakota’s TV series Ripley at the Crosby Hotel. While they didn’t hold hands, they were captured side by side in photos at the venue.

The couple first attended a New York Knicks game on April 22:

That weekend, they were spotted taking a walk in Manhattan. Fanning wore a white lace maxi dress with a tan trench and black ballet flats. Wenner wore a blue long-sleeve top with gray jeans.

On the first Monday in May, The Great actress took her boyfriend with her to the Met Gala, where the dress code was “The Garden of Time.” For the red carpet, Fanning wore an intricately sculpted, fitted gown by Balmain that looked like it was made out of glass. Wenner wore a classic black tux.

Fanning posted two photos with her boyfriend to celebrate his big day on August 10. “Happy Birthday angel🪽❤️‍🔥🌊,” she wrote.

On October 15, Fanning shared an Instagram Story of Wenner giving her a kiss on the cheek in Saint James’s Square in Barcelona.

In pink text, Fanning wrote, “Baby.”

They were photographed embracing at the Chelsea Hotel in New York while celebrating Fanning’s role in A Complete Unknown.

The actress celebrated the new year by offering a generous look into her skiing trip with Wenner. She shared photos of them on the slope and kissing. See the full carousel here on Instagram.

Fanning shared a few photos from her 27th birthday celebration, including one with Wenner by her side at the table.

Fanning celebrated Wenner’s birthday with more intimate photos from their life together, including shots of them enjoying the outdoors, sharing a kiss, and snuggling in bed.

The couple had a special date night on November 12. Fanning and Wenner posed together at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, the actress in a sheer silver look from Chanel and Wenner in a black suit and light-blue top.

After posing together at the 2024 ceremony, the couple returned to the Golden Globes on January 11. They posed together on the red carpet, Fanning in a silver Gucci gown with Cartier jewelry.

Fanning spoke about Wenner in an ELLE UK interview, sharing insight into their relationship and the sweet things he does for her. “He’s come into my life and he grounds me. He will be like, ‘We need to do a getaway this weekend,’ so he’ll plan something for us,” she said.

She added, “I love him so much. He feels like a family member—like, my sister loves him, and my mom.”

“I’m a sucker for romance, and I’m a sentimental person,” Fanning continued. “I love objects and little reminders of the past to mark chapters in my life. I save every note that my boyfriend has given me.”

On June 30, Fanning shared a carousel of photos from a summer vacation with Wenner on Instagram, captioning the post, “🌞.”

The carousel offered a peek at the couple’s trip together. It included a sweet shot of Fanning cuddling up to Wenner during an evening out, a picture of him taking in the view from a helicopter, a selfie of the pair sharing a kiss, and a candid moment of the two relaxing poolside. Fanning also mixed in scenic snapshots and solo travel photos from the trip.

Wenner’s father is the founder of Rolling Stone magazine and co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

After graduating from Brown University in 2012, Wenner joined his father’s company, Wenner Media, where he was put in charge of rollingstone.com. In 2013, Wenner became head of digital for rollingstone.com, usmagazine.com, and mensjournal.com.

In 2017, Rolling Stone was sold to Penske Media Corporation, and Wenner was named president and chief operating officer. In 2021, he was promoted to CEO.

On top of being in the magazine business, Wenner is also an executive producer of a few documentaries. His most notable work is Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine.

Wenner, who was born on Aug. 10, 1990, is a Leo. Fanning, born on April 9, 1998, is an Aries. They are both fire signs, making them a passionate duo. “Aries and Leo are Fire signs who love drama, passion, and extreme adventure. You’re a flashy, outspoken duo that plays by your own bold agenda. Restless souls, you need lots of physical and intellectual stimulation—politics, inspiring conversations, startup businesses—you’ll juggle them all, making it look so easy,” the AstroTwins wrote for ELLE.com.

In her joint September 2025 Vanity Fair cover story with sister Dakota, Fanning made it clear she’s not keeping her relationship with Wenner hidden. “If your partner doesn’t post you on Instagram, that’s a red flag. I love my boyfriend, and we’re going to post each other,” she said. “I’m so happy. And Dakota loves him. That’s the seal of approval.”

Fanning also recalled the unusual way her sister and Wenner first met. At the time, she was abroad in Paris when Dakota crossed paths with Wenner at a party in Las Vegas. “We were newly dating, and I really cared about him,” Fanning explained. “They were at the same after-party—she turned around, and there he was. Then they had this whole night of gambling. Dakota was with all of her girlfriends, and I’m getting sent videos. She’s dancing with Gus.”

Dakota said the night went smoothly, although she made it clear she is looking out for her younger sister: “I used some stern words. Just warnings, cautions said with a smile.… It went great. He’s the brother I never had.”