Heather Joy Arrington is a former tennis player best known as the mother of actresses Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning. She was married to Steven J. Fanning, who played minor league baseball. Heather Joy Arrington has largely remained outside the entertainment spotlight, although her role in supporting Dakota during her childhood acting career has been publicly acknowledged by her daughter.
Biography
| Fact | Details |
| Full Name | Heather Joy Arrington |
| Also Known As | Joy Fanning |
| Profession | Former tennis player |
| Known For | Mother of Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning |
| Former Spouse | Steven J. Fanning |
| Father | Rick Arrington |
| Sister | Jill Arrington |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Father | Rick Arrington |
| Mother | Mary Jane Arrington |
| Sister | Jill Arrington |
| Ex-Husband | Steven J. Fanning |
| Children | Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning |
Career Highlights
- Played tennis before becoming publicly known through her daughters' careers.
- Supported Dakota Fanning during her childhood acting career, a role Dakota acknowledged publicly in 2024.
