The Crown's Emma Corrin has new Diana haircut as she stars in Virginia Woolf's Orlando

Emma Corrin switched Di's dresses for bleached blonde pixie haircut and bodysuit in a magazine's feature on acting pioneers.

The March issue of ELLE UK is on sale from 02 February

The March issue of ELLE UK is on sale from 02 February (Image: ELLE UK / Ruth Ossai)

She tops a galaxy of UK stars telling Elle how they push the boundaries through their varied projects. Emma, 27 – Diana, Princess of Wales in Netflix’s series The Crown – identifies as non-binary. She appears in a punk-rock version of Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel Orlando about a poet who changes gender, at the West End’s Garrick Theatre.

Emma Corrin features on the front cover of ELLE UK

Emma Corrin features on the front cover of ELLE UK (Image: ELLE UK / Ruth Ossai)

On her inspiration to grasp the role, Emma says: “It’s such a brilliant book that teaches you so much about identity and love – all these fundamental questions that we ask. The adaptation is very much a celebration of theatre as well as a celebration of queer joy.”

Outfits for her shoot were provided by stylist Harry Lambert, a friend since they worked on The Crown and Emma’s portrayal of the late Royal.

She adds: “He’s always wanting to advocate for young British designers.”

Bafta-tipped Micheal Ward and Daryl McCormack plus Anya Chalotra, Rosy McEwen, Jonah Hauer-King and Dafne Keen are also in the March issue of Elle, on sale now.

The March issue of ELLE UK is on sale from 02 February

The March issue of ELLE UK is on sale from 02 February (Image: ELLE UK / Ruth Ossai)

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