Emma Corrin opens up on her journey to coming out as nonbinary, shares thoughts on Gendered Awards categories

Emma Corrin, star of The Crown, recently shared her honest thoughts about gendered award categories and her journey coming out as nonbinary and queer.

During a conversation, the 28-year-old actress, who officially came out as nonbinary in 2021 and uses they/them pronouns, explained how their identity journey intertwined with their artistic endeavours, notably their portrayal in the West End adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Orlando.’

Corrin praised the story’s complex portrayal of gender identification, saying it presented both questions and solutions that connected deeply with their own journey.

Corrin had mixed feelings about award categories, as per the report.

While acknowledging the progress made by certain award ceremonies, such as the Independent Spirit Awards, in removing gendered categories, they also emphasized the importance of further inclusivity and representation of nonbinary voices in the discussion.

Corrin emphasized the significance of visibility for nonbinary performers, stating that being nominated in gender-neutral categories such as “best lead performance” and “best supporting performance” makes them feel acknowledged and recognized for their work.

However, they expressed concerns about the possible exclusion of nonbinary artists if gendered categories remain in awards shows.

Reflecting on their own awards eligibility, Corrin emphasized the importance of representation over categorization, adding that the visibility of nonbinary artists is vital, regardless of award category.