Emma Corrin, known for their acclaimed portrayal of Princess Diana in the series “The Crown,” revealed that the role served as “the greatest warning” about the pitfalls of fame. Their experience in the spotlight has been challenging, with the non-binary actor, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, sharing their struggles with public scrutiny, according to femalefirst.co.uk.
In a candid discussion with Britain’s ELLE magazine, the 29-year-old star expressed the complexities of balancing professional success with personal well-being. “It’s a very weird aspect of this job,” Emma admitted. “I find it really hard. I’m grateful, obviously, for everything my work brings my way, but as you get older and you think about what you want for the rest of your life… I’m trying to find a balance of liking the work I’m doing and the choices I’m making and distancing myself from (the rest)…” Emma further explained that playing Diana was, in many ways, a significant lesson on the burden of fame.
The role left Emma with a sense of “fondness” for the late princess, who tragically died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Reflecting on the profound impact the role had on their own life, Emma remarked, “There’s a fondness there. It’s like I knew her a bit. As time goes on, it’s so weird to think about how much it changed my life. It’s almost too big to think about.”
Emma Corrin’s career continues to evolve as they take on new projects. They are set to appear in an episode of “Black Mirror” with Issa Rae, exploring the influence of AI in the film industry. Despite their professional advancements, Emma has reservations about technology’s role in creativity. “I’m not a fan. I think it’s terrible, actually. It terrifies me. The loss of original, organic creativity and (not) having to be in a room with a group of people to create something is terrifying,” they expressed.
Emma emphasized the importance of human connection in creative processes, especially amid rapid technological advancements. “God, in the wake of everything that’s going on with the world, surely the one thing you need to hold on to is being in a room with other people creating something from the ground up. That’s the source of everything, isn’t it? The source of hope,” they concluded. Emma Corrin’s reflections highlight the ongoing tension between modern fame’s allure and its demanding realities.
