Dakota Fanning stepped out in style for her latest red carpet appearance.

The acclaimed actress, who recently revealed that former co-star Tom Cruise has sent her a pair of shoes every year on her birthday since they filmed War of the Worlds nearly two decades ago, attended the premiere of the Hulu docuseries Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer in New York City.

The Hulu production premiered at the SVA Theater in Manhattan on Friday, June 7, as part of the 2024 Tribeca Festival, which kicked off two days prior.

Fanning, 30, looked elegant in a long black skirt and an off-white blouse with a wrap-around design and a delicate bow-tie detail at the waist.

Dakota Fanning attends the premiere of Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer in NYC

She paired the monochrome look with black open-toe heels and styled her blonde hair straight, with a center part, flowing over her chest and down her back.

Fanning served as an executive producer on the project alongside her sister, Elle Fanning, and director Abigail Fuller.

Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer is a captivating true crime docuseries that centers on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ann Burgess, a specialist in the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit who revolutionized the way authorities investigate serial murders.

Dr. Burgess, who joined Fanning at the premiere, took a unique approach to stopping serial killers by first learning to think like them while also studying the complex psyches of both victims and perpetrators.

In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, the Fanning sisters expressed their admiration for Dr. Burgess, stating that the docuseries allowed them to “create space for an unsung female hero to tell her story for the first time.”

They further praised the series, saying, “It’s deeply empathetic towards victims and their loved ones, a real journey through the lens of the psychology of profiling, and ultimately a galvanizing message.”

Dakota Fanning stuns in a monochrome ensemble at the Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer premiere

Dakota Fanning’s blouse featured a wrap-around design and a delicate bow-tie detail

Dakota Fanning completes her red carpet look with sleek styling

The sisters also highlighted Dr. Burgess’ sense of humor and lightness despite the seriousness of her work, adding, “That, plus her bravery and conviction, made us immediate fans. She was underestimated but still persisted until she changed the entire landscape.”

Dr. Burgess, 87, a professor at the William F. Connell School of Nursing at Boston College, looked radiant on the red carpet, donning black pants and a top with a white blazer featuring black pinstripes.

Fanning and Dr. Burgess posed together with Fuller, and the trio was later joined by executive producers Ross M. Dinerstein, Rebecca Evans, Rebecca Halpern, Leslie Chilcott, and Dani Sloane for a group photo.

Dr. Ann Burgess, a renowned specialist in the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, joins Dakota Fanning at the event

The Fanning sisters praised the docuseries for its empathy and powerful message

Dr. Ann Burgess, Dakota Fanning, and director Abigail Fuller pose together at the premiere

Dakota Fanning and Dr. Ann Burgess with the executive producers of the docuseries

The docuseries was also co-executive produced by Ross Girard and Mark McCune, and Dr. Burgess served as a consulting producer.

The Fanning sisters executive produced the project through their production company, Lewellen Pictures, which they founded in 2021.

In their statement, they shared their fascination with psychology and the thriller aspects of true crime, while also acknowledging the real-life impact of these stories on the victims and their loved ones.

Dr. Ann Burgess developed innovative tactics to understand and stop serial killers

The docuseries showcases Dr. Burgess’ groundbreaking work and compassion

Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer premieres on Hulu in July

With Dani Slaone as showrunner, the series delves into Dr. Burgess’ groundbreaking work as a psychiatric nurse and professor, developing modern serial-killer profiling techniques while showing compassion for victims.

The docuseries explores some of the most infamous true-crime cases, including those of Ed Kemper and Ted Bundy, as well as lesser-known cases like the Ski Mask Rapist, showcasing Dr. Burgess’ unique approach to understanding both the killers and the victims.

Through her innovative tactics and scientific approach, Dr. Burgess has not only made a significant impact on the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) but has also championed the cause of women in America.

Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer will premiere on the Hulu streaming platform on July 11.