Florence Pugh
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Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh is a British actress celebrated for her compelling performances across a diverse range of films and television series. Born on January 3, 1996, in Oxford, England, she is the daughter of a restaurateur and a dance teacher. Pugh's early life was marked by a health condition known as tracheomalacia, which led her family to move to Spain for a period in hopes of improving her health. Despite these challenges, she developed a passion for acting and began her professional career at the age of 17 with a role in the film The Falling (2014). Her breakout performance came in 2016 with Lady Macbeth, where she portrayed a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage, earning critical acclaim for her portrayal. In 2019, Pugh's career reached new heights with standout roles in Midsommar, a psychological horror film, and Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women, where she played Amy March. Her performance in Little Women earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She continued to build on her success with roles in Black Widow (2021), portraying Yelena Belova, and Don't Worry Darling (2022), a psychological thriller directed by Olivia Wilde. Pugh's versatility was further showcased in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023), where she played Jean Tatlock, a role that contributed to the film's critical and commercial success. She also starred in Dune: Part Two (2024), continuing her involvement in major film franchises. In 2024, Pugh starred with Andrew Garfield in We Live in Time, a romantic drama in which she played a chef diagnosed with terminal cancer. In 2025, Pugh reprised her role as Yelena Belova in Marvel's Thunderbolts, which concluded Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising Pugh's performance for adding emotional depth to the ensemble cast. Pugh's dedication to her craft was evident during the film's promotional tour, where she performed her own stunts, including a daring jump off the world's second tallest building. Beyond her acting career, Pugh is known for her advocacy work and her influence in the fashion industry, often making bold style statements at public events. Her journey from a young girl facing health challenges to an internationally acclaimed actress serves as an inspiring testament to her talent and determination.