Emma Corrin emerged as one of the most captivating and critically acclaimed actors of their generation following a star-making turn as a beloved and tragic historical figure. Their portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the fourth season of the Netflix historical drama The Crown propelled them to international fame, earning a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy nomination, and establishing Corrin as a performer of remarkable sensitivity and depth.

Born Emma-Louise Corrin on December 13, 1995, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, they were raised by their father, Chris Corrin, a businessman, and mother, Juliette Corrin, a speech and language therapist. Their childhood was spent in the Kent countryside before attending the private Woldingham School and later studying drama at the University of Bristol. Corrin further honed their craft at the prestigious Cambridge University, where they were a member of the renowned Marlowe Society, and subsequently trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Their early professional work included a role in the ITV series Grantchester before they landed the life-changing audition for The Crown.

Corrin’s performance as the young Lady Diana Spencer was met with widespread praise for its uncanny embodiment of the princess’s vulnerability, charm, and growing unease within the royal institution. The role demanded a nuanced depiction of Diana’s journey from a shy nursery teacher to a global icon trapped in a crumbling marriage to Prince Charles, played by Josh O'Connor. Following this breakthrough, Corrin seamlessly transitioned to leading roles in major feature films. In 2022, they starred opposite Harry Styles and David Dawson in the romantic period drama My Policeman, and delivered a bold, modern take on the titular character in Lady Chatterley's Lover alongside Jack O'Connell.

Demonstrating impressive range, Corrin ventured into thriller territory with a leading role in the FX miniseries A Murder at the End of the World created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. They then made a striking entry into the superhero genre, playing the formidable mutant villain Cassandra Nova in the 2024 blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine, sharing the screen with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. That same year, they appeared in the gothic horror film Nosferatu, directed by Robert Eggers and featuring Bill Skarsgård and Lily-Rose Depp. Through these diverse and ambitious projects, Emma Corrin continues to build a compelling and unpredictable career, consistently choosing roles that challenge both them and audience expectations.