Florence Pugh

Some Lesser Known Facts About Florence Pugh

• Florence Pugh grew up in Oxford, England. She is the second youngest among her four siblings.

  

• During childhood, she was diagnosed with tracheomalacia, a condition that caused breathing issues and led to repeated hospitalisations.

• Florence’s family moved from Oxford to Manilva, Spain, when she was three, seeking a better climate to help with her breathing problems. They came back to Oxford when she was six.

• Florence attended two private schools in Oxford, Wychwood and St Edward’s, where she struggled to find encouragement for her passion for acting.

• Florence once faced pressure in Hollywood to change her appearance, including losing weight, during a TV pilot audition for the series ‘Studio City’ (2015), which almost led her to quit acting. After the pilot failed, she decided not to return to LA until she was confident in her identity.

• Pugh made a comeback with a period drama film titled ‘Lady Macbeth’ (2016), where her performance as ‘Katherine Lester’ earned her recognition.
  

• She appeared as ‘Cara Thomas’ in a detective series titled ‘Marcella’ (2016), which aired on ITV and streamed on Netflix.

  

• Pugh has appeared in many other series, including BBC One’s ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ (2018) and Disney+’s ‘Hawkeye’ (2021).

  

• In 2018, she played the role of ‘Elizabeth de Burgh’ in the historical action drama film ‘Outlaw King.’
  

• That same year, Florence appeared in a comedy short film titled ‘Leading Lady Parts.’

  

• Florence and actor Zach Braff began talking online in 2018 after he praised her performance in ‘Lady Macbeth.’ They were first seen together in April 2019, holding hands in New York.

  

• Pugh later confirmed their relationship on Instagram, defending Braff against criticism over their 21-year age gap. The duo quarantined together during the pandemic and adopted a dog. They, however, broke up in 2022.

• In 2019, Florence portrayed professional wrestler Saraya Bevis “Paige” in a biographical sports comedy-drama film titled ‘Fighting with My Family.’
  

• That same year, she played the role of ‘Dani Ardor’ in a folk horror film titled ‘Midsommar.’

  

• She has worked in a few other short films, including ‘In the Time It Takes to Get There’ (2019) and ‘Father of the Bride, Part 3(ish)’ (2020).

  

• Her work as ‘Yelena Belova/ Black Widow’ in the superhero film ‘Black Widow’ (2021) was appeaciated by the viewers and critics.
  

• She appeared in Disney+ and YouTube’s docuseries ‘Marvel Studios: Assembled’ (2021-2022).

  

• Pugh has also appeared in a few music videos for songs like Toby Sebastian’s ‘Midnight’ (2021) and Rachel Chinouriri’s ‘Never Need Me’ (2024).

  

• In May 2022, Florence was spotted vacationing in Ibiza with actor Will Poulter, which sparked dating rumours. However, she soon took to Instagram to clarify that they were just friends and were with a group, which was cropped out of the photos.

  

• Florence was linked to photographer Charlie Gooch after they were seen together following the British Fashion Awards in December 2022. They never confirmed the relationship, but were spotted holding hands and vacationing. By October 2023, they reportedly broke up due to Pugh’s busy schedule.

  

• Pugh appeared as ‘Alice Chambers’ in a psychological thriller film titled ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ (2022).
  

• In 2022, she lent her voice to the character ‘Goldilocks’ in the animated comdey film ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.’

  

• That same year, she appeared in the reality television series Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ Season 7: The Challenge, which aired on Nat Geo.

  

• In 2023, she played the role of ‘Jean Tatlock’ in a biographical drama film titled ‘Oppenheimer.’

  

• That same year, she voiced the character ‘Kiriko’ in the English version of the Japanese animated film ‘The Boy and the Heron.’

• In 2024, she appeared as ‘Princess Irulan’ in the film ‘Dune: Part Two.’
  

• Florence played the role of ‘Yelena Belova/ Black Widow’ in the film ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025).

  

• Florence Pugh is widely known for her bold and unique fashion sense. Many fashion publications like Harper’s Bazaar and British Vogue have praised her daring style choices, from sheer Valentino gowns to spiky buns and platform heels.
  

• Florence is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Billie.

  

• She consumes alcohol occasionally.

  

• She often smokes cigarettes.

  

A gif of the character ‘Kiriko,’ voiced by Florence Pugh, from the English version of the Japanese animated film ‘The Boy and the Heron’ (2023)