Charles Spencer Praises Kristen Stewart Diana Portrayal in Spencer

Earl Charles Spencer praised Kristen Stewart's performance as Princess Diana in the 2021 film Spencer during a Q&A with journalist Tina Brown, saying the actress captured his late sister's spirit despite his criticism of the movie itself.

The discussion was held as Spencer promoted his memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, according to AOL and Huffington Post UK. He reflected on how Diana has been portrayed in film and television since her death.

During the conversation, Tina Brown asked Spencer whether any "fictional portrayal of Diana" had matched his memories of his sister.

She also asked whether a portrayal had "come close to capturing what she was like in real life," according to the Q&A details reported by the outlets.

Spencer described watching Spencer on a plane and highlighted Stewart's acting in the film directed by Pablo Larraín.

"I’d better look at that" said Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother.

Spencer said Stewart did not physically resemble Diana but believed she captured important elements of her character. The film was released in 2021 and focused on a fictionalized Christmas weekend at Sandringham House.

"The film’s terrible. But I was really intrigued by how good she was at capturing Diana." said Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother.

Stewart received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in Spencer. The film used artistic license to portray Diana's personal struggles during the fictionalized story.

Former bodyguard Ken Wharfe praised Stewart's portrayal as the "closest to her" he had seen on screen and said she managed to "perfect her mannerisms" and voice.

Spencer also discussed Netflix's The Crown, which featured Diana in its fourth, fifth and sixth seasons with Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki playing the role.

"watch The Crown" said Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother.

He said he did not view the series and therefore could not discuss it further.

"talk about that" said Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother.

In a separate report from AOL citing ComingSoon.net coverage, Spencer repeated his assessment of Stewart's performance while discussing Hollywood portrayals of Diana.

"I was on a plane, and I saw a movie called Spencer. I thought I’d better look at that. And there was Kristen Stewart, who doesn’t really look like Diana, but my goodness, she caught the spirit.

I thought it was an incredible performance. The film’s terrible. But I was really intrigued by how good she was at capturing Diana." said Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother.

Spencer acknowledged the recognition received by actresses who played Diana in The Crown but said he had not watched the series.

"I know that the person who acted that part has received lots of awards, so I’m sure she did a good job. I’ve not seen it." said Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother.