Elle Fanning once declared herself a “hopeless romantic” — and her relationship with Gus Wenner appears to be checking all the boxes of a perfect love story.
“I believe in love at first sight. Call me crazy, but I believe in those things. I feel that it’s my destiny,” Fanning told Harper’s Bazaar U.K. in April 2023 after confirming she and Max Minghella had called it quits after four years of dating.
Fanning wasn’t single for long — Wenner (full name Edward Augustus “Gus” Wenner) came into her life that same year. The couple didn’t go public with their relationship, however, until January 2024 when they attended the Golden Globes.
Two years later, Fanning and Wenner once again turned heads at the awards show. While posing for pictures at the 2026 Golden Globes, Wenner proved short kings are still having a moment as the actress towered over him in heels.
So what do we know about Wenner? Scroll down to learn more about the man Fanning called “the love of my life” in February 2025:
Gus Wenner Is an Ivy League Graduate
Wenner grew up in both New York City and Idaho, according to a Brown Alumni Magazine profile published in January 2024. When it came time to go to college, Wenner attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated in 2012.
Gus Wenner Is ‘Rolling Stones’ Royalty — And Works for the Magazine
Gus is the son of Jane Schindelheim and Jann Wenner, who cofounded Rolling Stone in 1967. (Music critic Ralph J. Gleason was the other cofounder of the magazine.)
Gus followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming the chief executive officer of Rolling Stone in January 2022, according to Adweek. Gus previously worked as president and chief operating officer of the magazine from 2017 to 2022.
Rolling Stone announced in May 2025 that Gus would be moving into the role of executive chairman with Julian Holguin named as the new CEO.
“Rolling Stone is poised for continued success leveraging Gus’ deep experience and vision for the brand and Julian’s keen business instincts and passion for innovation,” Penske Media Corporation chairman and CEO Jay Penske said in a statement at the time, via Variety. “Rolling Stone will continue its rich legacy of world class journalism and culture-shaping conversation while creating new avenues for growth.”
Gus Wenner Is a Musician
While attending Brown University, Gus teamed up with Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter Scout Willis to form the musical duo Gus + Scout. They released their self-titled debut EP in 2012.
“We were only ever really friends at a very, very young age, and then were only just aware of each other in adolescence,” Scout explained of her and Gus’ relationship during a 2012 interview with W Magazine. “It wasn’t until my freshman year at Brown that we connected in a real way and began playing music together.”
Gus Wenner Also Works in Film
In addition to working in the music industry, Gus is a producer for film and television. His first executive producer credit came in 2023 with Little Richard: I Am Everything. Gus has worked on several short films before taking part in multiple episodes of 2025’s The Fall of Diddy. Gus upgraded to producer status with 2025’s Highway 99: A Double Album, directed by Ethan Hawke.
Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner Have Been Dating 2 Years
Fanning was first linked to Gus in November 2023 when they were spotted on a dinner date in New York City. The twosome confirmed their relationship in January 2024 while stepping out at the Golden Globe Awards.
The following month, Fanning called Gus her “funny Valentine” in a social media tribute for Valentine’s Day.
Gus shared his own tribute for the holiday one year later, sharing a video of Fanning wandering a night market and looking over her shoulder at him. “Everyday is valentines day my love 💜🪽🍦✨ you are my heart,” he captioned the Instagram post in February 2025.
The duo proved they are still going strong while attending the 2026 Golden Globes in January, posing for photos at The Beverly Hilton Hotel before entering the event.
Dakota Fanning Approves of Gus Wenner for Her Sister
Elle’s big sister, Dakota Fanning, is supportive of her and Gus’ relationship.
“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,” Elle said in her joint Vanity Fair interview with Dakota published in September 2025. “I’m so happy. And Dakota loves him. That’s the seal of approval.”
Elle also recalled the first time Dakota met her partner, saying she was in Paris when her sister crossed paths with Gus at a party in Las Vegas.
“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,” Elle shared.
Dakota remembered the night being a success as well, but noted he made sure Gus knew how important Elle is to her. “I used some stern words. Just warnings, cautions said with a smile,” Dakota teased. “It went great. He’s the brother I never had.”
