Emma Corrin speaks candidly about the homophobic backlash they receive as the actor believes people 'fear' their choice to identify as non-binary

Emma Corrin has opened up about the homophobia and transphobia they have faced in the latest Harper’s BAZAAR June/July 2024 Freedom Issue. 

The actor, who is best known for their award-winning role as Princess Diana in the fourth series of The Crown, swapped their preferred pronouns from 'she/her' to 'they/them' in 2021.

And the star revealed they have faced more of a backlash than they ever expected as they confessed they believe people fear their decision to be non-binary. 

In light of Emma posting themselves in a wedding dress and changing pronouns on Instagram, they told the magazine: '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.'

Posing in shots for the magazine, Emma looked incredible as they showcased their toned physiques in a racy black bra and red gym leggings. 

Emma Corrin has spoken candidly about the homophobic backlash they receive as they feature on the latest Harper’s BAZAAR June/July 2024 Freedom Issue

In one shot the actor donned a pair of blue and white striped hankerchief-esque underwear as they showcased their washboard abs

Completing the look with some brown Miu Miu trainers, Emma rested their chin on their knee. 

In another shot they donned a pair of blue and white striped hankerchief-esque underwear as they showcased their washboard abs.  

Speaking about the preconceived notions from the public of who they are, Emma explained: '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.' 

Referring to the hate they receives they added: 'I will never understand why. Who are you hurting by being yourself? Why am I controversial?

'I think it's fear. Absolute fear.'

While Emma admitted society seems in some ways to be taking a step back, rather than forward, they believe that they are at least providing representation for non-binary and queer people. 

Emma said: 'It feels impossible to know where to start to enact the change that needs to be done. But by taking up space, by being visible, that’s something in itself. I’m a tiny cog at the moment.'

Expressing their quirky sense of style, Emma posed in an oversized pale blue blazer jacket and striped blue and white shirt and green striped tie. 

After swapping their preferred pronouns from 'she/her' to 'they/them' in 2021, Emma explained: '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'

Referring to the hate they receives they added: 'I will never understand why. Who are you hurting by being yourself? Why am I controversial?'

Expressing their quirky sense of style, Emma posed in an oversized pale blue blazer jacket and striped blue and white shirt and green striped tie

In another shot they wore a floral skirt and shirt co-ord with black faded boots and thick white socks

While Emma admitted society seems in some ways to be taking a step back, rather than forward, they believe that they are at least providing representation for non-binary and queer people

Emma said: ' It feels impossible to know where to start to enact the change that needs to be done. But by taking up space, by being visible, that’s something in itself. I’m a tiny cog at the moment'

They later changed into a floral skirt and shirt co-ord with black faded boots and thick white socks. 

The star has previously revealed that they wish to be referred to as Mx Corrin rather than Miss or Ms, as some feminists used to prefer.

'It's part of a new identification of non-binary,' a friend explained.

Mx was developed as an alternative to 'gendered' honorifics such as Mr and Miss in the late 1970s and is said to be the most common gender-neutral title among people who identify as non-binary.

Emma used a topless photo shoot in 2021 to come out as 'non-binary' and updated the gender profile on picture-sharing website Instagram to use the pronouns 'they/them'.

'It's all a journey, right,' Emma said. 'Lots of twists and turns and change and that's ok! Embrace it.'

The star wore some white cotton shorts with an open pattered shirt and battered black boots 

The star has previously revealed that they wish to be referred to as Mx Corrin rather than Miss or Ms, as some feminists used to prefer

In another they posed in an oversized beige suit while stood on an old computer screen on a beach 

Emma is currently dating Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek and the pair have frequently been spotted out in public together as they enjoy their blossoming romance 

Before dating Emma, Rami was involved with Lucy Boynton, who played Freddie Mercury's girlfriend Mary Austin in Bohemian Rhapsody (pictured together in 2020)

Emma is currently dating Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek and the pair have frequently been spotted out in public together as they enjoy their blossoming romance.

The couple are thought to have begun dating last summer and made their relationship official when they were spotted kissing during an outing in London last September.

Before dating Emma, Rami was involved with Lucy Boynton, who played Freddie Mercury's girlfriend Mary Austin in Bohemian Rhapsody.

Lucy and Rami confirmed their relationship in 2019 but had apparently split by 2022 when he was spotted out with French screen siren Léa Seydoux.