Emma Corrin ('The Crown') asked the writers to add bulimia scenes to capture the reality of Princess Diana
“I felt that if we were trying to represent bulimia in an honest way, we had to show it; otherwise, it would be a disservice to anyone who has been through it, ”said the 24-year-old actress.
Actress Emma Corrin, who plays Princess Diana of Wales in the fourth season of The Crown, which premieres Sunday on Netflix, has revealed that she asked the writers to add explicit bulimia scenes to depict Lady Di's battle. fought against that eating disorder.
The 24-year-old interpreter wanted scenes of Diana vomiting to be included to portray bulimia in an "honest" way. “I felt that if we were trying to represent bulimia in an honest way, we had to show it; otherwise, it would be a disservice to anyone who has been through that, "said Corrin, adding:" I don't think we should shy away from those conversations; Diana was very sincere about her experience with bulimia and I admire that ”, she stated in a conversation with Radio Times.
In the fourth season of the Netflix series, the eating disorder suffered by Lady Di will be explicitly addressed
Diana Spencer herself first revealed her battle with bulimia during an interview with the BBC's Panorama program in 1995. "You inflict it on yourself because your self-esteem is at a low point and you don't think you are worthy or valuable." Emma has also acknowledged that she identifies with young women who feel pressured to be "slim and glamorous" and has pointed to social media, which singles out people to "be a certain way."
The role of Princess Diana has given Emma time to reflect on her life and has admitted that she would "run a mile" if any member of the royal family proposed to her and that she "felt sorry for them" for their "impossible situation" .
The long-awaited fourth season of The Crown will feature Diana and her entry into the Royal Family after marrying Prince Charles in 1981. The series will include a warning to viewers ahead of episodes that will feature Princess Diana's battle against Princess Diana. bulimia. According to The Sun, the onscreen warning will appear in three of the ten episodes. It is believed to read: “The following episode includes scenes from an eating disorder that may be of concern to some viewers. Spectators' discretion is required ”.
In one episode we will see Diana gorging herself on desserts before falling ill as she struggles with the loneliness of living in Buckingham Palace. Also, and according to the British newspaper The Sun, Princess Diana will be seen in several episodes vomiting violently while the marriage with the queen's son falls apart.
A Netflix spokesperson explained to The Mirror that they worked in conjunction with BEAT, a charity specializing in the fight against eating disorders. The objective is to ensure that the representation of this problem that affects thousands of people was accurate and treated with sensitivity. In addition, it will show how to seek help if you are suffering from bulimia.
