Behold, the humble bobby pin.

At least until now, becauseElle Fanningjust gave the bobby pin its much-deserved moment in the spotlight.

Is it serving a function?

Elle Fanning appears at an event in a bob red lipstick and a diamond necklace.

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Yesit’s holding her hair back ever so slightly.

Does it look cool?

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Elle Fanning appears at a photocall in a suit and tie. Her hair is styled in soft curls with a bobby pin near her part.

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