Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin is an English actor who came to international prominence for portraying Diana, Princess of Wales, in the television drama The Crown. Praised for nuanced, emotionally detailed performances, Corrin has since worked across television, film and stage, and is known for taking on a varied range of roles.

Early life

Corrin was born on December 13, 1995, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England. They studied at the University of Cambridge, where they took part in student theatre and developed an interest in acting. Corrin, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, began working professionally in small screen and stage roles before landing the part that would bring wide recognition.

Career

Corrin's breakthrough came with the casting as a young Diana, Princess of Wales, in a season of the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown. The performance, which traced Diana's early relationship with the royal family, drew strong reviews and earned Corrin major awards recognition, including a Golden Globe and nominations at other leading ceremonies. The role established Corrin as a significant new talent and led to a wider range of opportunities in film and television.

Following The Crown, Corrin took on diverse projects that demonstrated a willingness to explore different genres and characters. These included a leading role in a film adaptation of Lady Chatterley's Lover, a part in the mystery thriller Murder at the End of the World, and work in independent and period films. Corrin also moved into major studio filmmaking, appearing as a villain in the superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine, broadening their profile with mainstream audiences.

Recent work

Corrin has continued to balance prestige television and film with stage work, earning recognition for performances in the theatre alongside screen projects and choosing roles that vary widely in tone and scale. Their move from period drama to thriller, romance and big-budget franchise filmmaking has reflected a deliberate effort to avoid being typecast after such a high-profile early success. Corrin has also become a visible advocate on questions of gender identity and representation in the entertainment industry, speaking publicly about being non-binary and about the importance of inclusive storytelling and casting. Known for an intelligent, transformative and emotionally precise approach to acting, Corrin has been widely regarded as one of the most promising actors of their generation, with a career that has quickly moved from a star-making television role to varied and ambitious work across film, television and the stage. Critics and collaborators have praised their range and their willingness to take creative risks.