Emma Corrin
A magnetic and androgynous performer who shot to fame by capturing the vulnerability and defiance of a young Princess Diana with uncanny precision.
Born 1995 (age 31)·English actor·Birthday: December 13·Millennials
Biography
Emma Corrin arrived with the quiet force of a revelation, not merely playing Princess Diana but channeling her uneasy spirit. A relative unknown when cast in 'The Crown,' the British actor, who uses they/them pronouns, delivered a performance that was less an impersonation and more an excavation, finding the trapped, yearning woman inside the fairy tale. Their Diana was all nervous glances, defiant slouches, and palpable loneliness, earning a Golden Globe and instant stardom. Since then, Corrin has deliberately sidestepped easy categorization, choosing roles that explore queer narratives and gothic tension, from the sensual Lady Chatterley to a tech-savvy sleuth in 'A Murder at the End of the World.' With a fashion sense that boldly plays with gender and a clear intent to build a varied career, Corrin represents a new kind of star: intellectually curious, politically engaged, and unafraid of complexity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Emma was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Emma Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Emma's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for their debut major role as Princess Diana in the fourth season of 'The Crown.'
- Received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for the same role.
- Starred as Lady Chatterley in the 2022 film adaptation of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover.'
- Played a lead role in the FX limited series 'A Murder at the End of the World' as a Gen-Z amateur detective.
Did You Know?
They discovered they had gotten the role in 'The Crown' while studying at the University of Bristol, where they were active in student theatre.
Corrin uses they/them pronouns and has spoken openly about their gender identity as non-binary.
They have a distinctive gap between their front teeth, which they have said they love and refused to alter for roles.
Before acting, they worked as a babysitter for actor Giles Coren's children.
“I feel much more seen when I'm referred to as 'they.'”
