Emma Corrin: 12 facts about The Crown’s Diana actress you should know

1. Who is Emma Corrin? Get to know the Princess Diana actress

Thanks to their role as Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown, Emma Corrin shot to fame as one of the UK’s brightest young stars. From their age, height and previous roles to their friendship with Harry Styles, here’s everything you need to know about the star. [PA Images]

Emma Corrin age: How old is Emma Corrin?

2. How old is Emma Corrin?

Emma Corrin is 25 years old. Their birthday is on December 13th, 1995. If you were wondering about their star sign, Emma's birthdate makes them a Sagittarius. [PA Images]

Emma Corrin height: How tall is Emma Corrin?

3. How tall is Emma Corrin?

Emma Corrin is 5ft 8 inches tall, according to their IMDb profile. Emma is of a similar height to Princess Diana (who they play in The Crown), who stood at around 5ft 10inches tall. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images]

4. Does Emma Corrin have Instagram?

Emma Corrin’s Instagram handle is @emmalouisecorrin. On their grid, you’ll find all sorts of photoshoots, candid shots of friends and a whole host of other glimpses into Emma's life. [via Instagram]

5. Where is Emma Corrin from? Is she British?

Emma Corrin is an English actor. Emma was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Emma's mother is South African, and their father is English. [Daniele Venturelli/WireImage]

6. How did Emma Corrin and Harry Styles become friends?

Emma Corrin struck up a friendship with Harry Styles earlier in 2020. The two share the same stylist, which is why you feel like you may have seen Emma and Harry sporting some similar looks in the past. Despite dating rumours swirling around the pair, it seems like they’re just mates. They're also set to star in the upcoming movie, My Policeman, together. [PA Images]

7. Who plays Princess Diana in The Crown?

Emma Corrin was cast as Lady Diana Spencer back in 2019, and appeared in all 10 episodes of The Crown season 4. Emma didn’t originally audition for Diana. They got the job after reading Diana’s lines during the Camilla auditions. Emma was later invited to do a chemistry reading with Josh O’Connor (Prince Charles) and managed to secure the role. [Netflix]

8. Emma Corrin will be replaced by Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown season 5

Emma Corrin will only be playing the role of Princess Diana in season 4 of The Crown. Emma will be replaced by Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, who will play Diana in seasons 5 and 6 of the Netflix series. [Netflix, PA Images]

9. Where did Emma Corrin go to university? What did she study?

Emma Corrin is a University of Cambridge graduate. They studied Education, English and Drama at St John’s College from 2015-2018. Emma was announced as the newest cast member on The Crown a year after graduating. During their time at university, Emma appeared in a number of theatre productions. [PA Images]

10. What movies and TV shows has Emma Corrin been in?

Prior to their role in The Crown as Diana, Emma Corrin appeared in one episode of Granchester, playing the role of Esther Carter. Emma also played Esme Winikus in Epix’s Pennyworth series. In 2020, they appeared as Jillian Jessup in Misbehaviour opposite Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. [PA Images]

11. What is Emma Corrin’s net worth?

There’s no accurate information about Emma Corrin’s net worth right now. But given that they appeared in 10 episodes of one of Netflix’s biggest series, it’s likely that Emma brought home quite a large salary. It’s estimated that Claire Foy earned around $40,000 per episode of the show in season 1, and for a newcomer like Emma appearing in the fourth season of the series, their cheque could be of a similar amount. [PA Images]

12. Emma Corrin stars opposite Harry Styles in My Policeman

Emma Corrin and Harry Styles will play a married couple in the film adaptation of Bethan Roberts' My Policeman. Like the book, the movie will tell the story of a teacher, Marion (Corrin), who marries a gay policeman, Tom (Styles), who is in love with a museum curator, Patrick (David Dawson). The film is set for release at some point in 2022. [Getty]

13. What are Emma Corrin's pronouns?

Emma Corrin uses they/them pronouns. The star previously came out as queer in an Instagram post back in April, and later opened up about getting a binder for the first time. Emma's pronouns were later added to her Instagram bio. In an interview with Vogue, Emma explained: "I feel much more seen when I’m referred to as ‘they,’ but my closest friends, they will call me ‘she,’ and I don’t mind, because I know they know me." [SAG Awards2021 via Getty Images]