Emma Corrin becomes first non-binary recipient of Variety’s Power of Women Award
Emma Corrin is the first non-binary person to receive Variety’s Power of Women Award. (Doug Peters/Getty)
Deadpool & Wolverine star Emma Corrin, best known for playing Princess Diana in The Crown, has become the first non-binary person to receive a Power of Women award.
At Variety’s inaugural Power of Women London event, the 30-year-old non-binary actor was celebrated as a changemaker. The event celebrates those who have used their platforms to make waves in the world of entertainment and beyond.
Fellow honourees included Wicked‘s Cynthia Erivo, Game of Thrones‘ Emilia Clarke, model Suki Waterhouse and Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham. Joan Collins also received a special Icon of the Year award.
During their speech, Corrin shared that they were “doubly honoured” to be the first non-binary award recipient.
They also continued: “It’s crucial, now more than ever, it is so important for people, no matter how they identify, to be able to come together and support each other.
“So much change can be affected by these networks of mutual support.”
‘Come together and support each other’
Corrin came out publicly as non-binary in 2021. At the time, they faced a wave of online abuse and was ridiculed by right-wing pundits.
In 2024, Corrin told British GQ that the experience had impacted them, describing it as a “head f***.”
They continued: “You go into everything very fresh-faced and with a lot of genuineness.
“And then you get knocked down a ton and then you come out and you’re verbal about your identity, and then people f****** stamp that out. Make f****** stupid clickbait headlines that make you feel like s*** and use your identity against you as a weapon.”
Since coming out, Corrin has become an important mainstream figure for queer and non-binary visibility.
Corrin wasn’t the only LGBTQ+ honouree recognised at the Power of Women event. They were celebrated alongside Erivo, who identifies as queer.
During her speech, Erivo reflected on her public treatment in the wake of Wicked.
“All of a sudden, I am a woman who is degrading the project that put me where I am and I should be more grateful,” she said.
Then, she remarked that she reflected on what it is to embody power and authenticity.
She continued: “I think we’ve fallen in love with the concept of the powerful woman, but in reality, we seldom celebrate or raise up a woman when she claims her power, steps into it and uses it.”
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