Florence Pugh

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 ()
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single
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Florence Pugh Biography

This actress may not have a massive filmography yet, but she's already being hailed as Britain's new star, bringing her brilliance to the Hollywood Hills. Her name is Florence Pugh, and she first gained recognition through the series "The Little Drummer Girl." Global fame followed with leading roles in the horror film "Midsommar" and the drama "Little Women," launching her career into the stratosphere.
British actress Florence Pugh
British actress Florence Pugh

Early Years

Florence was born in Oxford on January 3, 1996. Her father Clinton is a successful restaurateur who built his business from a small café, while her mother Deborah, a former professional ballerina, now teaches choreography.
Florence Pugh with her mom
Florence Pugh with her mom
Florence spent her childhood in Andalusia with her sisters Arabella and Rafaella and brother Toby, where she joined a theater workshop at age 6 and received her primary education.
Florence Pugh as a child
Florence Pugh as a child
In 2007, the family returned to England, where she continued her education at one of the most prestigious private schools in Wychwood. At 13, Florence enrolled at St. Edward's College, whose famous alumni include none other than Laurence Olivier.

Acting Career

The girl dreamed of an acting career from childhood, and during her college years she participated in student theater productions. Florence was also passionate about music – she played guitar pretty well and posted recordings on her YouTube channel, performing songs by famous Radiohead and Oasis.
Florence Pugh's height is 163 cm
Florence Pugh's height is 163 cm
In 2013, the young woman decided to try her first audition. The auditions went well. Florence's appearance matched director Carol Morley's vision of the character she was seeking, and the young actress's potential left her competitors without a chance.

The aesthetic mystical drama "The Falling," which tells the story of the difficult time of coming of age and discovering one's sexuality, earned critical approval, with reviewers noting Florence Pugh's debut performance as she touchingly played the role of Abbie. The seventeen-year-old completely immersed herself in the role, aided by personal experience gained during her time at private boarding schools. The film also featured another British rising star Maisie Williams, as well as the renowned Greta Scacchi.
Florence Pugh on the set of the film 'The Falling'
Florence Pugh on the set of the film 'The Falling'
The next offer that came in 2016 was one the young actress accepted with pleasure. In the project "Marcella," a traditional English detective drama, Anna Friel played the lead role of the female detective. Young Florence played a small but tragic role as Cara Thomas, a young con artist who agreed to be a decoy and was killed by a maniac in the first season.
Florence Pugh in the TV series 'Marcella'
Florence Pugh in the TV series 'Marcella'
In the English adaptation of Nikolai Leskov's Russian novella "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" by director William Oldroyd, critics felt nothing Russian remained except the oppressive atmosphere of a provincial town and the impending sense of doom that looms over viewers. The drama's director bet on an unusual combination: Catherine's angelic appearance paired with her steely character and cruelty.
Florence Pugh on the set of the film 'Lady Macbeth'
Florence Pugh on the set of the film 'Lady Macbeth'
Florence played the role of Catherine, forced to marry an older, unloved man. As the plot develops, Catherine will fall in love and commit a terrible crime. But even her own life, sacrificed in the process, will never make her happy. The famous Paul Hilton played Catherine's despised husband, while promising heartthrob Cosmo Jarvis took on the role of her young lover.

Critics largely welcomed the director's unconventional approach to adapting the classic work, along with the young actress's dramatic talent. But many condemned her for excessive dramatism and for the abundance of scenes where Florence appeared nude. Particularly vicious film connoisseurs whispered that the girl was building her career by showing off her youthful charms.
Florence Pugh Chats About "Lady Macbeth"
However, in an interview given after the premiere, Florence responded with her characteristic directness that she saw nothing wrong with nude scenes, calling the critics' behavior hypocritical:
I have good parents, and as a child we watched European cinema together, so nudity was never a problem for me – as long as it remains beautiful
After the young actress's success in Lady Macbeth, offers came pouring in one after another. In 2018, the rising star participated in the drama The Commuter, which featured such celebrated actors as Liam Neeson, Elizabeth McGovern, Vera Farmiga, and Spanish celebrity Clara Lago.
Florence Pugh in the film The Commuter
Florence Pugh in the film The Commuter
At the end of 2018, a television adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear was released, in which Anthony Hopkins played the role of the King of England. The images of the unfortunate King's elder daughters were brought to life by Emma Watson and Emma Thompson. Florence Pugh played Cordelia, dubbed "an English rose" by The Guardian.

In 2018, the star participated in the Netflix horror project Malevolent, with Ben Lloyd-Hughes as her partner in the film. Billed as horror, the movie was more of a psychological drama with mystical elements and pleased both audiences and critics.
Malevolent | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
In 2018, filming continued on the multi-part project where Florence played the lead role of an actress who, by fate's design, ended up with special services fighting global terrorism, The Little Drummer Girl. The actress was joined by Michael Shannon and Alexander Skarsgård, with the project directed by legendary Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, who gave the world Oldboy.
Florence Pugh on the set of the series The Little Drummer Girl
Florence Pugh on the set of the series The Little Drummer Girl
In early 2019, the comedy Fighting with My Family was released, in which Florence was joined by Vince Vaughn, Jack Lowden, and Lena Headey.

2019 also marked one of Florence Pugh's most striking and powerful performances. She took the lead role in Ari Aster's folk horror "Midsommar". The story centers on a young couple on the verge of breaking up. In an attempt to save their relationship, they accept a friend's invitation to attend a midsummer festival in a Scandinavian village where pagan traditions still run deep. We covered in detail how Pugh prepared for this particularly brutal role here.
Florence Pugh in the film Midsommar
Florence Pugh in the film Midsommar
That same year saw the premiere of the drama "Little Women", a new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel. Florence played the youngest of the March sisters – Amy. Her sisters were played by Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Eliza Scanlen. In 2020, the film earned six Oscar nominations, including one for Pugh in the Best Supporting Actress category. However, the statuette went to another actress, Laura Dern for her role in "Marriage Story".
A shot from the series Little Women
A shot from the series Little Women
Meanwhile, the actress joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, landing the role of spy Yelena Belova. Like Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), she received training in the Red Room. Florence later returned to this role in the "Hawkeye" series, then began preparing for filming "Thunderbolts" from Phase Five of the MCU.
Florence Pugh in the film Black Widow
Florence Pugh in the film Black Widow
The actress also had an interesting experience with the lead role in Olivia Wilde's satirical thriller "Don't Worry Darling", where she starred alongside Harry Styles, and in the historical mystery "The Wonder". Both projects hit screens in 2022.
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles
2023 brought the premiere of Zach Braff's drama "A Good Person", starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. Florence's character is a woman who was in an accident that killed her fiancé and his sister. Pugh also performed two songs from the soundtrack herself: "The Best Part" and "I Hate Myself".
A Good Person, fragment
She also landed the role of Princess Irulan in the second part of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" and one of the main roles in Christopher Nolan's biographical drama "Oppenheimer".

Parallel to all this was work on a completely different project – the intimate drama "We Live in Time" with Andrew Garfield. Filming started back in spring 2023 in London, but it was in 2024 that this film shifted something in Florence's head. For the first time, she asked for a break: "I'm a workaholic, but I realize – I'm burned out. I woke up and understood: how much I've missed."

The role of a chef dying from cancer made the actress think about real values. She had to shave her hair on camera for it – symbolic, considering that's when a new chapter in the actress's life began.

Florence Pugh's Personal Life

The young star, often compared to Kate Winslet for both her physical resemblance and dramatic talent, doesn't rush to share personal news with her fans.
In 2018, the young actress was spotted several times with Alexander Skarsgård, member of the famous acting dynasty who previously dated Kate Bosworth. However, they were working together on set during this period, so it's unlikely they had any romantic connection.
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 series "Scrubs." The couple faced criticism due to their 20-year age gap. Florence fired back with a video that put the haters in their place. She declared that she'd been supporting herself since age 17 and didn't need advice from anonymous trolls, and besides, there's a global pandemic killing thousands of people, yet some folks still can't mind their own business about celebrity relationships.
Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
In early 2022, Florence and Zach split up. "We tried to break up without anyone knowing because the whole world was discussing our relationship," the actress revealed.

In early 2023, Florence was caught with a new boyfriend. The young man was identified as London photographer Charlie Gooch.
Florence Pugh and Charlie Gooch
Florence Pugh and Charlie Gooch
In September 2024, Pugh gave an interview to Vogue and revealed she's dating actor Finn Cole, star of the series "Peaky Blinders."
Florence Pugh and Finn Cole spending time together, collage of two photos
Florence Pugh and Finn Cole
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Florence is a feminist. The actress holds progressive views and advocates for women's rights.

Florence Pugh Now

Winter 2024 saw the start of filming for "Thunderbolts." In this Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster, the actress returned to her role as Yelena Belova, one of the Black Widows. The plot centers on a ragtag team of antiheroes who become the new Avengers after a series of events. Florence's character serves as the driving force behind this revamped team of humanity's saviors.

For one of the opening scenes in "Thunderbolts," Pugh decided to perform a dangerous stunt herself – jumping off the top of the nearly 2,300-foot Merdeka skyscraper in Malaysia. When they tried to talk her out of it, she bombarded film producer Kevin Feige with letters: "Kevin, can you imagine the publicity we'll get?"
Florence Pugh jumps from skyscraper in "Thunderbolts"
For "Thunderbolts," Florence earned an eight-figure sum, and her name appeared first in the credits – official recognition of her A-list status.

Pugh voiced Yelena Belova in the animated series "Marvel Zombies" and also began filming "Avengers: Doomsday." Also in 2025, the Netflix miniseries East of Eden based on Steinbeck's novel was preparing for release. Florence played Cathy Ames, the lead role.

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