She’s the first in a galaxy of British stars who tell Elle how they push boundaries in their various endeavors. Emma, 27 – Diana, Princess of Wales in Netflix series The Crown – identifies as non-binary. She starred in a punk-rock version of Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando (1928), which told the story of a sex-changing poet, at the Garrick Theater in the West End.
Of the inspiration that led her to take on the role, Emma says: “It’s such a brilliant book that teaches you so much regarding identity and love – all those fundamental questions that we We ask. The adaptation is a celebration of theater as well as a celebration of queer joy. »
The 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 always wants to defend young British designers. »
Bafta stars Micheal Ward and Daryl McCormack as well as Anya Chalotra, Rosy McEwen, Jonah Hauer-King and Dafne Keen are also in the March issue of Elle, on sale now.