Lady Diana Spencer was one of the first public figures to be outspoken about their experiences with an eating disorder, and her bravery then is deserving of a lot of thanks now. Today's episode will explore two representations of Diana’s experience within the royal family, both that touch specifically on her bulimia. Listen to my thoughts on the portrayal of Diana in both Netflix's "The Crown" and Pablo Larrain's "Spencer".


 


Both of the representations I will discuss include spoilers and might be triggering for some. With this in mind, please exercise caution when seeing both the episodes of "The Crown" and the film "Spencer".
 

Bibliography (show notes):

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/spencer-movie-review-2021

https://time.com/6113603/spencer-princess-diana-true-story/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/movies/spencer-review.html

https://www.vulture.com/article/spencer-kristen-stewarts-princess-diana-is-devastating.html

https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/05/spencer-viewers-warned-about-graphic-and-glamorising-bulimia-scenes-15549426/

https://www.tyla.com/tv-and-film/spencer-film-diana-bulimia-eating-disorder-charity-beat-20211105

https://www.gawker.com/media/spencer-ends-with-diana-in-a-car

https://slate.com/culture/2021/11/spencer-kristen-stewart-princess-diana-movie-accuracy.html

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/11/10168677/princess-diana-bulimia-the-crown-season-4

https://www.insider.com/what-the-crown-got-wrong-about-princess-diana-eating-disorder-2020-12

https://studybreaks.com/tvfilm/the-crown-eating-disorder/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/11/princess-diana-bulimia-the-crown

https://www.instyle.com/reviews-coverage/princess-diana-bulimia-the-crown-accurate

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/princess-diana-crown-netflix-bulimia-eating-disorder-1094243/

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