How 10 actors who have played Princess Diana compare to the royal

Frank OlitoSep 30, 2020, 21:52 IST

Naomi Watts played Princess Diana in 2013.Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images and Entertainment One

Since 1982, there have been 10 actors who've played Princess Diana in TV shows and movies.
Caroline Bliss and Catherine Oxenberg both played the princess in 1982 in rival TV movies about her wedding.
Naomi Watts played the princess in the 2013 film "Diana" — the movie was panned by critics.
Emma Corrin will take on the iconic role in the upcoming fourth season of Netflix's "The Crown."

Over the years, there have been countless books, movies, and TV shows made about Princess Diana's life.

During production of TV shows and movies, the actors playing the princess get blue eye contacts, wispy hair, and a radiant smile, transforming them into the Princess of Wales. The next actor to depict her on screen will be Emma Corrin, who will play the iconic role in season four of "The Crown," due to be released in November.

Here are all the actors who played Princess Diana since 1982 and what they looked like compared to the real princess.

In 1982, Caroline Bliss played the new princess in a TV movie about the royal wedding.

Caroline Bliss and Princess Diana. United News/Popperfoto & Tim Graham / Getty

The same year, CBS released a similar TV movie about the royal wedding, with Catherine Oxenberg playing the role of Princess Diana.

Catherine Oxenberg and Princess Diana. CBS & Princess Diana Archive / Getty

Nicola Formby played Princess Diana in "The Women of Windsor" in 1992.

Nicola Formby and Princess Diana. CBS & Princess Diana Archive / Getty

Serena Scott Thomas took on the titular role in NBC's 1993 biopic, "Diana: Her True Story."

Serena Scott Thomas and Princess Diana. Tim Graham / Getty

In 1996, Julie Cox was cast as Diana in the CBS movie "Princess in Love," which told the story of her reported affair.

Julie Cox and Princess Diana. CBS Photo Archive / Getty

A year after Princess Diana died, "Diana: A Tribute to The People's Princess," aired with Amy Seccombe in the lead role.

Amy Seccombe & Princess Diana. PA Images & Princess Diana Archive / Getty

TLC made a dramatic documentary in 2007 about Diana's final days. Genevieve O'Reilly played the princess in a series of reenactments.

Genevieve O'Reilly and Princess Diana. Princess Diana Archive / Getty

In 2013, Naomi Watts played the royal in "Diana," which concentrated on her relationship with Hasnat Khan.

Naomi Watts and Princess Diana. Ecosse Films/AP/Herman Knippertz

Bonnie Soper played Princess Diana in two Lifetime movies: "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance" and "Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal."

Bonnie Soper and Princess Diana. Lifetime & Princess Diana Archive / Getty

Emma Corrin is set to play a young Princess Diana in the fourth season of Netflix's "The Crown."

Emma Corrin and Princess Diana. Netflix & David Levenson/ Getty Images

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