Emma Corrin is a British actor born December 13, 1995, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, who gained international recognition portraying Princess Diana in Netflix’s “The Crown” Season 4, earning a Golden Globe Award in 2021. After studying at Cambridge University, Corrin shifted from modeling to acting, appearing in films including “My Policeman,” “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.” They publicly identified as non-binary in 2022, becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate and trailblazer for gender-queer visibility in entertainment, with their career continuing to evolve across diverse projects.
A rising star in contemporary entertainment, Emma-Louise Corrin has emerged as one of the most recognized actors of their generation, achieving international acclaim through their portrayal of Princess Diana in Netflix’s “The Crown” and subsequently establishing themselves as a prominent advocate for non-binary representation in mainstream media.
Born on December 13, 1995, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, Corrin developed their passion for acting through early involvement in school plays before pursuing higher education at Cambridge University, where they studied education, English, and drama. Following a brief modeling career that concluded in 2016, they shifted focus entirely to acting, making their film debut in “Cesare” and appearing in television projects including “Grantchester,” where they portrayed Esther Carter, and the recurring role in “Pennyworth” during 2019. Their modeling career ended partly due to developing calf muscles from their interest in running, which made them less suitable for the fashion industry.
Corrin’s career-defining moment arrived with their casting as Princess Diana in Season 4 of “The Crown,” which premiered in 2020 and brought widespread critical recognition. This performance earned them a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama in 2021, alongside nominations for Emmy and Critics Choice Awards, with the latter resulting in a win for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
The actor’s film career expanded considerably with roles in “Misbehaviour” (2020), portraying a Miss World contestant, followed by starring performances in “My Policeman” (2022) alongside Harry Styles and “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” (2022) with Jack O’Connell. Their theatrical work includes a West End debut in “Anna X” (2021), which earned them a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress, and a praised performance in “Orlando” at London’s Garrick Theatre.
Recent projects demonstrate Corrin’s versatility across genres, including their role as main antagonist Cassandra Nova in “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024) and Anna Harding in the supernatural horror film “Nosferatu” (2024). These performances have solidified their position as a bankable actor with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Beyond their professional achievements, Corrin has become a considerable voice for LGBTQ+ representation. They came out as queer in July 2021 and publicly adopted they/them pronouns in July 2022, confirming their non-binary identity in interviews with The New York Times. This journey reflects their commitment to queer visibility and authentic self-expression in the public eye.
In 2022, they became Vogue’s first non-binary cover star, using their platform to address gender-queer issues and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Standing 5’10” tall and born under the Sagittarius sign, Corrin continues breaking barriers as a trailblazer for non-binary visibility in entertainment.
