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Emma Corrin on being "put in a box" and their relationship with Zachary Hart

In an interview for Harper's Bazaar UK's November issue, Emma Corrin spoke about backlash over being non-binary, becoming more guarded with age, and what they value in partner Zachary Hart, ahead of Netflix's Pride and Prejudice.

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Centre · 2Emma Corrin, the actor known for playing Diana in The Crown, has given an interview to Harper's Bazaar UK's November issue, which goes on sale on 8 October. Mixed · 2Asked about backlash over being non-binary, Corrin said: "I think people always want answers because they feel there is security in certainty. So they want to put you in a box. But I think we all do that to some extent." Mixed · 2Corrin came out as non-binary (the Daily Mail says queer) in 2021 and, according to the Daily Mail, moved exclusively to they/them pronouns in summer 2022.

Centre · 1The Evening Standard notes Corrin has previously spoken of severe online abuse after coming out, calling it a "reality check". Centre · 3Corrin said they have become "more guarded" and "more introverted" with age, and that if you talk about your private life, "people have a right to ask questions". Mixed · 2Corrin said they feel more certain about who they are in their thirties, adding: "Well, not that it's done… I think it's lovely to be always questioning."

Mixed · 2Corrin and actor Zachary Hart began dating in 2025 after meeting while appearing in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull; the Daily Mail says the relationship followed Corrin's April 2025 split from Rami Malek. Mixed · 2Asked what they value most in a partner, Corrin said: "Their mind. Someone you belly-laugh with, who is constantly curious and evolving with you. He [Hart] challenges me all the time." Mixed · 2Digital Spy reports Corrin does not believe in love at first sight but said "when you know, you know"; the Daily Mail's headline reads this as a hint that Hart is "the one".

Centre · 2Corrin stars as Elizabeth Bennet, opposite Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy, in Dolly Alderton's Netflix adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, released on 3 December. Centre · 2On the role, Corrin said they avoid reviews and "put blinkers on", and called Mrs Bennet "the real heroine" for fighting the restrictions of her time.

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Centre2 outlets

Framing
Digital Spy leads on love and Hart; the Evening Standard leads on backlash over non-binary identity. Both report the interview straight, with little commentary.
Emphasis
Digital Spy: partner qualities and the Pride and Prejudice role. Standard: gender identity, age and certainty, and Austen themes.
Leaves out or plays down
The Standard does not mention Hart; neither centre outlet mentions Rami Malek or pronoun history.
For example
“Emma Corrin has opened up about their relationship with Zachary Hart and what they look for most in a partner.” — Digital Spy
“Actor Emma Corrin thinks they have faced backlash for identifying as non-binary as “people always want answers”.” — Evening Standard

Right1 outlet

Framing
The Daily Mail combines gender identity and romance, with a headline suggesting Hart is 'the one' and a focus on the photo shoot.
Emphasis
Pronoun history, Corrin's split from Rami Malek, photos and the shoot's styling.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention the online abuse Corrin has described, which the Evening Standard does.
Charged language
“hints boyfriend Zachary Hart is 'the one'”“rare tease”“blazing the promo trail”
For example
“Despite the rare tease of the information, they said of discussing their private life” — Daily Mail
“They are currently blazing the promo trail for Dolly Alderton's new Netflix adaptation” — Daily Mail