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Formidable, unstoppable, fierce, bold, and unapologetic are some of the adjectives many of us would use to describe the force that is Florence Pugh. The English actress caught the fancy of international fans with her portrayal in movies likeMidsommarandLittle Women, and her Marvel role of Yelena Belova.
Hailed as one of her generation’s most powerful and leading stars, Pugh is often the talk of those who adore the world of tinseltown. Yet, these talks are not just positive or praiseworthy, for they frequently touch upon her ‘weight’, her un-model-like body, and not being ‘conventionally’ attractive. In a recent interview, Pugh candidly remarked about the online hate she is subjected to.
Florence Pugh Feels Disturbed by Discussions Surrounding Her Body
Florence Pughmight have made her acting debut in 2014, but she has pretty quickly established that she is not a force to be reckoned with. Unabashed and unapologetic, the BAFTA-award-winning actress has often clapped back at the fan hate she receives being an ‘unconventional’ actress.
Whether it is criticizing her for her portrayal of the womanly and artistic Amy March inLittle Women(a role that bagged her an Oscar nomination and a BAFTA award) orberating her for wearing revealing and bold dresses, the hate against her is not limited to her craft or fashion choices but also her appearance.
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Not a fit for the draconian beauty standards that continue to clutch our society, Pugh is subjected to intense hate for her weight, and body type. In a recent cover story forBritish Vogue, the Marvel star revealed how painful it is to go through it over and over again.
It’s so hard…It’s really painful to read people being nasty about my confidence or nasty about my weight. It never feels good. The one thing I always wanted to achieve was to never sell someone else, something that isn’t the real me.
She doesn’t mingle words or shies away from being honest about the experience, despite the confident image she has crafted for herself. But when asked if this is confidence or if she has always been ‘this confident,’ she bluntly remarked it is a desire not to be anyone else.
An answer befitting of her image, Pugh knows it is a constant struggle when it comes to hoping people like her as she is. Yet, the actress also knows what she wants and what image of herself she wants the world to see, and just like that she is not insecure about who her true self is.
Florence Pugh is Hurt But Not Insecure About Herself
Florence Pugh might be subjected to intense online hate and backlash about her looks and she accepts she is hurt by the ‘ugliness’ of humanity, yet she is not dejected or insecure. Even last year, while talking to Elle, the actress remarked that she is not afraid to be her true self andchallenge the archaic notions of society, despite not being ‘perfect.’
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This time too, while talking to British Vogue, Pugh remains as bold as ever, remarking that she knows who she is and nothing would keep her from it.
But now I know what I want to show. I knowwhoI want to show. I know who I want to be and I know what I look like. There’s no insecurities about what I am anymore.
Even when it came to shaving her hair for a role, the actress did not hold back, further challenging the very notions that have been attacking her since her limelight debut. With an honest, open, candid, and true-to-herself personality, it is no wonder that Florence Pugh is one of the most important actresses of her time, and the hate and online backlash, although hurtful, does little to tarnish her magical persona.
And it is a reason why she remains the true champion of body positivity and a constant source of inspiration for her fans across the world.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
