Emma Corrin breaks silence about ‘vitriol’ over their gender identity.
Emma Corrin, best known for their portrayal of Princess Diana in Netflix’s “The Crown,” has spoken out about the challenges they face as a nonbinary individual in the public eye.
Corrin, who prefers they/them pronouns, recently revealed in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar that they have stopped reading online comments due to the intense hate and vitriol directed towards them on social media.
Despite hoping for a more progressive reception in society, Corrin expressed surprise at the level of negativity they have encountered.
“Even though we like to think we’re in a progressive society, a lot of what we’re seeing is increasingly a step back,” they remarked.
Emma Corrin Addressed The Hateful Backlash They’ve Received Since Coming Out As Queer And Nonbinary
“The vitriol is worse than I anticipated. Even though we like to think we’re in a progressive society, a lot of what we’re seeing is increasingly a step back.”‘
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Emma Corrin attributed this ‘vitriol’ to fear and discomfort with their gender identity and presentation.
“People follow me because they’ve watched something I’m in. They think I’m one kind of person, and then they’ll see who I actually am and how I present,” Corrin reflected.
“I will never understand why. Who are you hurting by being yourself? Why am I controversial?”
Corrin has found solace and support within the queer community after publicly coming out as queer and sharing their journey of self-discovery.
They also highlighted the positive feedback they received from the queer community as something to be celebrated.
In addition to their role in “The Crown,” Corrin has continued to make strides in their career, starring alongside Harry Styles in “My Policeman” and taking lead roles in mini-series such as Hulu’s “A Murder at the End of the World” and Netflix’s “Lady Chatterley’s Lover.” Their next project will see them play Cassandra Nova in Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” set to release this summer.
Later that year, Corrin opened up about their gender identity in an interview with ITV’s Granada Reports.
“My journey’s been a long one and has still got a (long) way to go,” Corrin said. “I think that, you know, we’re so used to defining ourselves — and that’s the way, sadly, society works — is within these binaries and it’s taken me a long time to realize that I exist somewhere in between, and I’m still not sure where that is yet.”
“It’s going to be an ongoing journey but yeah, I hope that sharing (my truth) helps people,” they said.
Corrin added, “When I started posting about it, obviously, it felt very sort of scary and revealing and I wasn’t sure whether it was the right thing to do.
“But the feedback I got from other people in the queer community has been wonderful. You know, it’s like, great and it’s something to be celebrated.”
Corrin’s decision to publicly embrace their gender identity and their advocacy for LGBTQ+ representation in the film industry come amid a broader push for inclusivity.
GLAAD’s 2023 Studio Responsibility Index showed a notable increase in LGBTQ+ characters on screen, though challenges remain for nonbinary individuals like Corrin.
Despite the backlash and challenges they face, Corrin remains committed to visibility and representation in the entertainment industry.
They hope that by taking up space and being visible, they can contribute to the ongoing progress needed for greater acceptance and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals.
