From Condoms to Costumes, Elle Fanning Talks 'The Great' Season 2

Our global Winter 2021 cover star tells us about the new experiences on set for Season 2 of The Great, from the show's historical accuracy to working with Gillian Anderson.

Vest, top, and pants DIOR Ring MELISSA KAYE. Photographed by Danielle Levitt and styled by Alison Edmond for L’OFFICIEL USA Winter 2021.

Now that the second season of The Great is out, we've been able to indulge in even more of Catherine the Great's fabulous drama (and fashion!). Elle Fanning's sharp-witted performance as the Russian Empress has cemented the show as a must-watch, and earned the 23-year-old actress a Golden Globe nomination earlier this year. Here, Fanning tells us more about how Catherine evolves in Season 2, how The Great re-writes history, and how wearing a corset helps her get into character. And just in time for the holidays, the L'OFFICIEL USA Winter 2021 cover star also shares one of her nearest and dearest traditions.

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VIDEOGRAPHER Mynxii White
STYLING BY Alison Edmond
HAIR Laini Reeves
MAKEUP Kara Yoshimoto Bua using L’ORÉAL PARIS
MANICURE Jolene Brodeur
PRODUCTION Carisa Barah LOLA
DIGITAL TECH Maria Noble
SET DESIGN James Rene
PHOTO ASSISTANTS Sepehr Zamani, David Adrill, and Jayson Palacio
STYLIST ASSISTANT Fernando Pichardo
SET ASSISTANT Ryan J. Elliott
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Jordan Xidas and Robbie Brockel

Elle the Great

A former child star, Elle Fanning is now taking on a variety of hefty roles—from Empress to alleged murderer-by-text. The actress talks about leading the hit Hulu series The Great, launching a production company with her sister, and more as she fronts L'OFFICIEL's Winter 2021 global issue.