Emma Corrin Biography
Before 2020, Emma Corrin was virtually unknown to audiences worldwide. The aspiring actress had landed a few TV roles but faced countless rejections at auditions. But one project changed everything: when "The Crown" season four premiered, the young actress who brought Princess Diana to life became an overnight sensation. She pulled off what seemed impossible: critics, audiences, and fellow actors all agreed she was the perfect choice to play Lady Spencer. This was further confirmed by the awards she received, from the Golden Globe to an Emmy nomination.Practically overnight, Emma went from unknown to one of Hollywood's most in-demand actresses. She's also become one of Britain's most daring celebrities, never shying away from shocking the conservative British establishment. Just look at her coming out as non-binary or that unforgettable knitted cardigan and underwear look at the Venice Film Festival.

Early Years
Emma-Louise Corrin was born on December 13, 1995, in Kent, UK. She spent her childhood in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Emma grew up in a well-off family—her father ran a successful business while her South African-born mother worked as a speech therapist and raised Emma and her two younger brothers.
After graduating in 2013, Emma spent several months taking a Shakespeare course at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. That summer, she volunteered as a teacher in South Africa, her mother's homeland.
Subsequently, Emma enrolled at the University of Bristol to study drama. But she was disappointed to find the program focused more on film history than hands-on acting training. A second drama school also left the aspiring actress wanting more. So in 2015, Emma ended up at St John's College, Cambridge, pursuing studies in education, English, drama, and art.

First Roles
Looking to make a living, Emma decided to try her hand at modeling. But the industry wasn't kind to her. At a London Fashion Week fitting, Corrin couldn't squeeze into a pair of pants because of her muscular calves from all that running. The shocked designer said he wasn't used to models who actually played sports. "I wanted to slap him," the future star later recalled.
At first, Corrin could only land tiny parts in short films. But in 2019, she snagged small roles in two big TV shows: "Pennyworth" and "Grantchester." Her next project would change everything – splitting her life into 'before' and 'after.'

"The Crown"
In late 2019, it was revealed that Emma Corrin had been cast as Princess Diana in the fourth season of "The Crown." Surprisingly, the rising actress hadn't expected to land the role. Initially, the series' casting director, Nina Gold, invited her through an agent for a script read, but she was asked to deliver Camilla Parker-Bowles' lines, not Diana's.

While immersed in this role, Corrin also worked on other projects. In 2020, the movie "Misbehaviour" was released, where Corrin starred alongside Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. A few months later, the fourth season of "The Crown" premiered, catapulting Emma to global stardom.

Emma Corrin's Personal Life
In summer 2021, Emma Corrin opened up about her personal life for the first time, revealing that she identifies as non-binary. She posted photos from a Pop Magazine photoshoot on social media, posing in a wedding dress. The actress captioned the post, "Your favourite queer bride."
By late summer 2023, rumors swirled about a romantic relationship between Emma and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek. Paparazzi caught the pair on several London dates. In September, the pair were spotted sharing a kiss during a Hyde Park stroll. Reports suggested Malek ended his five-year relationship with actress Lucy Boynton for Corrin.

Style
Emma is known for her extravagant style. At the 2022 Laurence Olivier Awards, she wore a dress topped with a bra designed to look like deflated balloons.
Emma Corrin Now
"The Crown" transformed Emma from rising talent to breakout star. In 2022, she appeared in the series "Call My Agent" and two period films "My Policeman" and "Lady Chatterley's Lover." Corrin starred as the female lead in both films.


Interesting Facts
- Upon learning she had secured a role in "The Crown," Corrin immediately adopted a cocker-poodle mix and named it Spencer.
- As a child, Emma was a huge fan of Princess Diana: her room walls were covered with pictures of the princess. Her mother in her younger years actually bore a striking resemblance to Lady Spencer.
- Corrin suffers from congenital asthma. After an extended shoot in a pool for "The Crown," she needed emergency hospitalization. Doctors discovered her oxygen levels had dropped dangerously low.