Emma Corrin, 30, discussed their journey coming out as nonbinary, the pressure of being a role model, backlash from playing Princess Diana in The Crown, and their decision to take a year-long break from Instagram in a new interview with Variety. Corrin came out as nonbinary in 2021 and uses they/them pronouns.
emma corrin (they/them) sat down with variety to talk coming out as nonbinary, the backlash from playing princess diana, and why they needed a full year off instagram. they also touched on being a visible queer figure.
Corrin's candid interview highlights the ongoing challenges faced by queer actors in the public eye, especially those who portray iconic figures. Their year-long Instagram hiatus reflects a growing trend among celebrities stepping back from social media for mental health reasons.
corrin's interview is a reminder that even after coming out, the pressure doesn't stop — especially when you've played one of the most famous women in the world. their instagram break is part of a bigger pattern of celebs logging off for sanity.
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