Elle Fanning 's performance as Aurora in '' Maleficent '' was generally well-received . J.C. Maçek III of '' PopMatters '' said Fanning was an " inspired choice " for the character . Her acting was also praised by Michael Philips of the '' Chicago Tribune '' . Sheri Linden of '' The Hollywood Reporter '' said that Fanning brought a " diamond-in-the-rough aspect to Aurora ’s loveliness " , and added that " she ’s no conventional Disney Princess but a child of nature with a strong sense of justice and an innate toughness . " Fanning 's performance earned her a nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the 41st Saturn Awards as well as nominations for the " Choice Movie Actress : Action " at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards and " Favorite Movie Actress " at the 2015 Kids ' Choice Awards
2015 Kids ' Choice Awards
2015 Kids' Choice Awards
Aurora (Disney)