Erin Doherty talks about her golden year, which included winning an Emmy and being nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the hit Netflix show “Adolescence.” The British actress, who is best known for playing Princess Anne in “The Crown,” talks about her exciting performance with newcomer Owen Cooper.
Doherty plays Briony, a child psychologist, in “Adolescence,” a gripping Netflix drama co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne about a 13-year-old boy who is accused of stabbing a classmate. Her best episode, which was filmed in one long shot, shows intense therapy sessions that bring up issues of incel culture and youth radicalization. She calls it an actor’s dream come true and praises Cooper’s natural talent and their great chemistry.
Furthermore, Doherty won her first Emmy and then got a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Series in 2026. The show and co-stars Graham and Cooper also got nominations. She says that 2025 was a “fever dream” in her interview with the Hollywood Reporter. She credits “Adolescence” with reigniting her love of acting. The show got 13 Emmy nominations, making it Netflix’s most popular show in the UK.
Additionally, Doherty’s work on “The Crown” won her SAG Awards and praise from critics, which helped her become known as a rising star. She got back together with Graham from “A Thousand Blows” and joined “Adolescence” without reading the script because she trusted the team. Fans and critics praise her nuanced portrayal of Briony, which balances empathy and professionalism in a high-stakes drama.
