Overview
- In a new Telegraph interview, Stewart says she remains "haunted" by Diana and can "cry about her at any moment," adding she cannot drive around London or Paris without thinking of the late royal.
- Stewart’s turn as Diana in Pablo Larraín’s 2021 film Spencer earned her an Academy Award nomination for a psychological portrait set over a tense holiday at Sandringham.
- She describes intensive preparation for the role, citing voice and movement coaches, a styled wig, and Chanel wardrobe pieces she calls "part of the armour."
- Stewart recalls telling Larraín he was "insane" to cast her due to physical differences such as eye color, but says he insisted the portrayal was about capturing Diana’s "spirit" and noted overlaps in their experiences with relentless scrutiny.
- She says she felt "like a shell" after filming and has previously spoken of "spooky, spiritual feelings" during production; her feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, premiered at Cannes in 2025 and is now reaching wider release, including the UK.