Kicking off the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival, Dakota Fanning was spotted accession at the Vanity Fair affair on Tuesday black (April 17).

The 18-year-old extra fabricated a appearance endlessly access in a ablaze amethyst dress with nude heels as she airish for the apprehension photographers alfresco of the State Supreme Courthouse venue.

For this year’s festival, Dakota is not aloof there as a spectator, but as one of the 39 celebrated jurors who will advice adjudge on the winners of awards including, Best Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Actor and Actress.

Other industry greats including Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Moore will advice Fanning with the ceremoniousness and you can get in on the activity yourself back the anniversary bliss off tomorrow (April 18) in New York City and runs through April 29.

Enjoy the pictures of Dakota Fanning at the 2012 Tribeca Film Anniversary Vanity Fair Affair (April 17).

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