'Would choose having kids': Dakota Fanning, 30, admits she would embrace motherhood over acting if given a choice

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dakota Fanning has expressed her interest in becoming a mother.

During an interview with Porter, the 30-year-old actress revealed that as she's set up her career, she's made sure to leave herself with the option to start a family. 

"Being an actor is a huge part of my identity. I don't really know who I am without it," she told the outlet. 

Dakota Fanning says 'Having kids is probably more important to me than anything'

"But I also have a desire to set up my life and career so that I always have a choice," 'The Alienist' star stated.

"Having kids is probably more important to me than anything, even being an actor. If somebody said I had to choose, I would choose having kids. I'm one of those people who has always felt that pull," Dakota explained.

Dakota Fanning is saying 'yes' to everything before stepping into future motherhood 

As of now, Dakota is not sure about when she is going to have a family or how much hunger she will have left to work at that time, and thus, 'The Watchers' actress said she's taking advantage of adventures now.

“I don't know how I’ll feel when that time in my life comes – and how much I’ll want to work. But, because I don’t have that at the moment, I’m trying to take advantage of the adventures now", she said. 

"I'm trying to push myself to keep saying yes to things that make me uncomfortable, to keep going to places for long periods of time that maybe I'm scared to do because — God willing — one day, it won't be as easy."

Dakota Fanning celebrated her 30th birthday in February

In February, Dakota celebrated her 30th birthday, with her sister Elle Fanning penning a lengthy tribute in her honor.

“Anyone who knows Dakota knows she has dreamt of turning 30 since she was a teenager,” wrote Elle.

“February 23, 1994 the world got brighter and more beautiful. I could sit and listen to you talk for hours, in fact that is my favorite place to be… absorbing your advice, your fascinating view of the world (things you ARE and AREN’T “interested” in),” read the birthday post.

Elle noted that she “always felt safest" with Dakota by her side. "She is the epitome of what a big sister should be. She’s absolutely nuts 😂but will fight for her friends till the bitter end. I love you I love you I love you.”