Diana, meet Diana.
The Crown’s twoPrincess Dianaactors,Elizabeth Debickiand Emma Corrin, met for the first time on the red carpet for the series finale on Tuesday. The pair shared a hug as their worlds collided at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Both wore shades of white, with Debicki flaunting a long sleeve, floor-length gown adorned with sequins. Corrin went for an edgier look with a suit jacket, bowtie and sheer skirt.
Debicki, 33, has been playing the late Princess of Wales onThe Crownfor the past two seasons, and she is the last Diana fans will see as the Netflix series comes to an end withseason 6. Shespoke to PEOPLEin November after part 1 of the last season, which is depictingDiana’s final months, premiered.
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Elizabeth Debicki and Emma Corrin.Gareth Cattermole/Getty
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Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’.Des Willie/Netflix
Des Willie/Netflix
She continued, “The feeling was almost like being underwater. You’re just kind in this swamp of noise, of harassment, of being pursued. As the actor playing the role, the character is just constantly focusing on where they’re trying to get to, but there’s just this accumulation of obstacles in the way of that, and that was a very kind of difficult, taxing thing to experience.”
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Emma Corrin as Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’.Netflix
Corrin, 27, played Diana in season four of the hit series — before passing the baton to Debicki — and wasnominated for and wonaGolden Globefor their performance. Although they did not return to the series, they said it was anunforgettableexperience.
“Working onThe Crownwas the most magical experience in no small part thanks to the incredible cast and crew that supported and helped guide me through, including my wonderful friend, Josh O’Connor who has so deservingly been recognized today as well,” Corrin said. “It has been a privilege to be part ofThe Crownfamily and to portray our version of Diana … ‘Well, You Know, By Being A Mad Tree.’ "
Corrin later spoke at the 2020 virtual show as they accepted their award: “Thank you so much to Diana, you have taught me compassion and empathy far more than I could ever imagine.”
source: people.com
