{"id":91711,"date":"2024-06-11T14:38:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=91711"},"modified":"2024-06-11T14:38:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:38:54","slug":"the-crown-princess-diana-elizabeth-denicki-emma-corrin","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/the-crown-princess-diana-elizabeth-denicki-emma-corrin\/","title":{"rendered":"From Missed Connections to Sharing a Legacy: Elizabeth Debicki & Emma Corrin Talk All Things Princess Diana & ‘The Crown’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Elizabeth Debicki and Emma Corrin attend “The Crown” Finale Celebration at The Royal Festival Hall on December 05, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Elizabeth Debicki<\/a> and Emma Corrin<\/a>, portraying Princess Diana on Netflix’s The Crown<\/em> wasn’t just about stepping into the shoes of a royal icon. It was about channeling a complex woman thrust into the unforgiving glare of the spotlight.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview for Variety<\/em>‘s Actors on Actors series, the two actresses revealed a surprising connection \u2014 both auditioned for separate roles in the show’s earlier seasons before becoming the captivating portrayals of Princess Diana<\/a> in their respective seasons. While neither disclosed the specific roles they originally vied for, Debicki, who played Princess Diana in Seasons 5 and 6, expressed admiration for the actress<\/a> who landed the part.<\/p>\n

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: Elizabeth Debicki, winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Award for ‘The Crown,’ poses in the press room during the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre\/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This camaraderie extends to their experiences portraying Princess Diana. Corrin and Debicki \u2014 who garnered a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of the young and hopeful Princess Diana in Season 4, and won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the Golden Globes and Annual Critics Choice Awards for her portrayal in Season 6, respectively \u2014 highlight the emotional challenge of playing a character aware of their tragic fate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Princess Diana (1961 – 1997) with her sons Prince William (left) and Prince Harry on a skiing holiday in Lech, Austria, 30th March 1993. (Photo by Jayne Fincher\/Princess Diana Archive\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Their conversation delves into the darker aspects of Princess Diana’s life, particularly the relentless pursuit by paparazzi. Debicki calls it “an extraordinarily horrendous, appalling, abusive thing that happened to this human being.” The lack of legal protection for celebrities against such intrusions stuns her. “We have not learned anything from it,” Debicki concludes, emphasizing the ongoing issue of intrusive media practices.<\/p>\n

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) (L-R) Elizabeth Debicki, Emma Corrin attend “The Crown” Finale Celebration at The Royal Festival Hall on December 05, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The actresses also explore the evolution of Princess Diana’s character. Corrin portrays a young Princess Diana brimming with idealism, facing the disillusionment of an unhappy marriage<\/a>. Debicki takes over a more hardened Princess Diana, navigating the complexities of a public separation and forging her own path. Both actresses meticulously researched Princess Diana’s life, from interviews to documentaries, ensuring their portrayals resonated with authenticity. This passing of the torch, both literally within the show’s narrative and through the actresses themselves, reflects Princess Diana’s growth as a public figure.<\/p>\n

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Diana, Princess of Wales, wears an outfit in the colors of Canada during a state visit to Edmonton, Alberta, with her husband.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The shared experience of portraying Princess Diana has fostered a unique bond between the actresses. From their initial missed connections to their powerful performances in The Crown<\/em><\/a>, Debicki and Corrin have not only brought Princess Diana’s story to life but have also highlighted the ongoing issues surrounding media intrusion and the importance of using one’s platform for positive change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42686,"featured_media":91715,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[8169,23,38,16],"yoast_head":"\n'The Crown': Debicki & Corrin Talk Challenges & Diana's Legacy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Elizabeth Debicki and Emma Corrin dish on their experiences portraying Princess Diana, from missed connections to Diana's lasting impact.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/the-crown-princess-diana-elizabeth-denicki-emma-corrin\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" 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