Florence Pugh

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Florence Pugh
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Birth date:
(29 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Oxford, England
Height:
5'4 ft ()
Weight:
123 lb (56 kg)
Relationship:
single
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(characteristic)
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Biography of Florence Pugh

This actress has a small but impressive filmography. She's considered Britain's rising star, making her mark in Hollywood. Her name is Florence Pugh, celebrated for her performance in the series "The Little Drummer Girl". She achieved worldwide recognition through her starring roles in the horror film "Midsommar" and the melodrama "Little Women", launching her career to new heights.
British actress Florence Pugh
British actress Florence Pugh

Childhood and Family

Born in Oxford on January 3rd, 1996, Florence's father Clinton is a successful restaurateur who started with a small café, while her mother Deborah is a former professional ballerina, who now teaches choreography.
Florence Pugh with her mother
Florence Pugh with her mother
Florence spent her childhood in Andalusia with her siblings - sisters Arabella and Rafaela, and brother Toby. From the age of six, she attended a drama studio and received her primary education.
Florence Pugh as a kid
Florence Pugh as a kid
In 2007, along with her family, Florence returned to England where she continued her education at one of the most prestigious private schools in Wychwood. At the age of 13, she enrolled in St. Edward's College, whose notable alumni include the legendary Laurence Olivier.

Acting Career

From childhood, Florence dreamed of an acting career and participated in her college's student theater productions. She also had a passion for music, showing off solid guitar skills and uploading covers of popular songs by Radiohead and Oasis on her YouTube channel.
Florence Pugh singing
In 2013, she decided to attend her first casting call, which turned out to be a success. Florence's look matched director Carol Morley's vision for the lead character, and the young actress's talent stood out among her competitors. The atmospheric, mysterious drama "The Falling" - a story about the difficult journey of growing up and accepting one's sexuality - won critical acclaim.

Florence Pugh's debut, sensitively portraying the character of Abby, was highly commended. The seventeen-year-old completely immersed herself in the role, with her personal experience of attending private boarding schools assisting her performance. The film also featured another rising British star, Maisie Williams.
Florence Pugh on the set of The Falling
Florence Pugh on the set of The Falling
Her next opportunity came in 2016, and Florence jumped at the chance. In "Marcella", a traditional English detective drama, the lead role of a female detective was portrayed by Anna Friel. Florence played a small but tragic role as Cara Thomas, a young con artist who agreed to act as bait and was murdered by a killer in the first season.
A still from Marcella
A still from Marcella
In director William Oldroyd's English adaptation of Nikolai Leskov's Russian novella "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District," critics argue that nothing distinctly Russian remained except the oppressive atmosphere of a small town and the sense of looming disaster. The director of the drama gambled on an unusual combination: Catherine's angelic appearance and her steel character and cruelty.
Florence Pugh in Lady Macbeth
Florence Pugh in Lady Macbeth
Florence played the role of Catherine, forced to marry an older and unloved man. As the plot develops, Catherine falls in love and commits a horrendous crime. But even sacrificing her own life never brings her happiness. The infamous Paul Hilton starred as Catherine's despised husband, while promising heartthrob Cosmo Jarvis played her young lover.
Florence Pugh Chats About Lady Macbeth
Critics mainly appreciated the director's unconventional approach to adapting the classic work and the young actress's dramatic talent. However, many criticized her for over-the-top dramatics and the numerous nude scenes featuring Florence. Some harsh film critics whispered that the young actress was building her career by trading on her youth and beauty.

In a post-premiere interview, Florence responded with her trademark candor, saying she sees nothing wrong with appearing nude and calling out critics for being prudish:
I have good parents, and in my childhood we watched European cinema together, so 'nudity' has never been a problem for me – as long as it remains beautiful.
After "Lady Macbeth" became a hit, job offers started flooding in. In 2018, she joined the cast of thriller "The Commuter" alongside Liam Neeson and Vera Farmiga.
Florence Pugh in The Commuter
Florence Pugh in The Commuter
Later in 2018, she appeared in a TV adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Lear" starring Anthony Hopkins as the King of England. Emma Watson and Emma Thompson played the King's troubled older daughters. Florence Pugh, dubbed an "English rose" by The Guardian, took on the role of Cordelia.

In 2018, the star took part in the Netflix horror project "Malevolent", her partner in the film was Ben Lloyd-Hughes. Though marketed as horror, the film leaned more toward psychological drama with mystical elements, earning praise from both audiences and critics.
Malevolent Official Trailer
That same year, Florence continued filming the miniseries "The Little Drummer Girl," where she played an actress who gets recruited by intelligence services to fight global terrorism. The actress was joined by Michael Shannon and Alexander Skarsgård, with the project helmed by legendary Korean director Park Chan-wook, the visionary behind "Oldboy."
Florence Pugh in The Little Drummer Girl
Florence Pugh in The Little Drummer Girl
Early 2019 saw the release of comedy "Fighting with My Family," starring Florence alongside Vince Vaughn, Jack Lowden, and Lena Headey.
Florence Pugh in Midsommar
Florence Pugh in Midsommar
2019 also delivered one of Florence Pugh's most striking and powerful performances. She played the lead role in Ari Aster's folk horror film "Midsommar". The story follows a couple on the brink of breaking up who accept a friend's invitation to a midsummer festival in a remote Scandinavian village where ancient pagan rituals still thrive.
Midsommar Director Ari Aster and Stars Preview the Highly Anticipated Horror Flick
That same year brought the drama "Little Women," a fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel. Florence played the youngest March sister – Amy. Her sisters were portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Eliza Scanlen. In 2020, the film was nominated for an "Oscar" in six categories, including a nomination for Pugh – in the category "Best Supporting Actress". The Oscar ultimately went to Laura Dern for her performance in "Marriage Story."
Florence Pugh in Little Women
Florence Pugh in Little Women
Around the same time, Florence entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as spy Yelena Belova. Like Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), she received training in the Red Room. Florence reprised the role in the "Hawkeye" series and is set to appear in the upcoming MCU Phase Five film "Thunderbolts."
Florence Pugh in Black Widow
Florence Pugh in Black Widow
Florence also took the lead in Olivia Wilde's satirical thriller "Don't Worry Darling", in which she teamed up with Harry Styles, and the period mystery "The Wonder." Both projects were released on the screens in 2022.
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles

Florence Pugh's Personal Life

The young star, often compared to Kate Winslet for her physical resemblance and dramatic talent, keeps her personal life largely private.
In 2018, the young actress was seen several times with Alexander Skarsgård, a representative of the famous acting dynasty. However, since they were working together on set at the time, it's unclear whether anything romantic was actually happening.
Florence Pugh and Alexander Skarsgård
Florence Pugh and Alexander Skarsgård
In April 2020, the actress confirmed her relationship with actor Zach Braff, star of the TV show "Scrubs". The 20-year age gap sparked criticism from some fans. Florence fired back with a video response, shutting down the haters. She pointed out that she's been supporting herself since age 17 and doesn't need advice from strangers online, adding that with a pandemic raging and people dying, some folks still obsess over celebrity relationships.
Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
In early 2022, Florence and Zach broke up. "We tried to break up quietly because the whole world was talking about our relationship," she explained.

In early 2023, Florence was spotted with a new boyfriend. The mystery man turned out to be London-based photographer Charlie Gooch.
Florence Pugh and Charlie Gooch
Florence Pugh and Charlie Gooch
Florence is outspoken about her feminist beliefs and advocates for women's rights.

Florence Pugh Now

In 2023, Zach Braff's drama "A Good Person" premiered, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. Florence's character is a woman who survived an accident that took the lives of her fiancé and his sister. In addition, Pugh herself performed two songs from the soundtrack: "The Best Part" and "I Hate Myself".
Florence Pugh in A Good Person
In addition, the actress was cast as Princess Irulan in the second part of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" and one of the main roles in Christopher Nolan's biographical drama "Oppenheimer".

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