Emma Corrin Named First Nonbinary Power of Women Honoree by Variety
The Story
According to a single-source report from Variety, actor Emma Corrin has been named the first nonbinary cover star of Variety’s Power of Women issue. Corrin, 30, who rose to fame playing Princess Diana in “The Crown,” initially felt hesitant about accepting the cover offer, calling it “a scary thing.” The actor discussed their identity journey, recalling coming out as queer in an April 2021 Instagram post and later updating pronouns to they/them. Corrin also addressed online hate that led them to deactivate Instagram for a year before recently returning, with comments turned off on new posts. In addition to their breakthrough role as Diana, Corrin is set to star as Elizabeth Bennet in Netflix’s upcoming “Pride & Prejudice” series and played the Marvel villain Cassandra Nova in 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Corrin described the Marvel experience as “overwhelming” but praised co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for making it feel like a playground. The article notes Corrin’s theater background, including a West End production of “Orlando,” and their current life split between London and Margate.
Key Facts
- Emma Corrin is the first nonbinary cover star of Variety’s Power of Women issue.
- Corrin was hesitant about the cover offer, describing it as “a scary thing.”
- The actor came out as queer in an April 2021 Instagram post and later updated pronouns to she/they, then to they/them by summer 2022.
- Corrin played Princess Diana in Season 4 of “The Crown,” earning a Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award.
- Corrin will star as Elizabeth Bennet in Netflix’s “Pride & Prejudice” series.
- Corrin played Cassandra Nova in 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
- Online hate led Corrin to deactivate Instagram for a year; they returned but keep comments off on new posts.
- Corrin split their time between London (with three friends) and the seaside town of Margate.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
- No details about the release date or plot of the “Pride & Prejudice” series were provided.
- It is unclear whether Corrin will reprise the role of Cassandra Nova in future Marvel projects, though they expressed interest.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Emma Corrin: actor, nonbinary, Variety’s first nonbinary Power of Women honoree
- Ben Caron: director of “The Crown”
- Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman: co-stars in “Deadpool & Wolverine”
- Shawn Levy: director of “Deadpool & Wolverine”
- Elizabeth Debicki: actor who took over the role of Diana in “The Crown”
- Jack O’Connell: co-star in “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”
Sources: Variety
