🎬 Florence Pugh: Rising Star of Hollywood
Full Name: Florence Rose C. Pugh
Date of Birth: January 3, 1996
Place of Birth: Oxford, England
Occupation: Actress
Years Active: 2014–present
Family: Toby Sebastian (brother), Arabella Gibbins (sister), Rafaela “Raffie” Pugh (sister)
Notable Roles: Lady Macbeth (2016), Midsommar (2019), Little Women (2019), Black Widow (2021), Oppenheimer (2023), Dune: Part Two (2024), We Live in Time (2024)
Upcoming Projects: East of Eden (Netflix series, 2025)littlewomen.fandom.com+3disney.fandom.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2disney.fandom.com+2en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org
🎭 Early Life and Career Beginnings
Florence Pugh was born in Oxford, England, to a family with strong artistic roots. Her mother, Deborah, was a dancer and her father, Clinton, a restaurateur. Pugh has two sisters and a brother, all of whom have pursued careers in the arts. She was diagnosed with tracheomalacia as a child, a condition that led to breathing difficulties and contributed to her distinctive voice .people.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1imdb.com+1
Pugh's acting debut came in 2014 with the film The Falling, but it was her performance in the 2016 film Lady Macbeth that garnered significant attention and won her the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress .disney.fandom.com+4littlewomen.fandom.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4
🎬 Breakthrough and Notable Roles
In 2019, Pugh's career reached new heights with several standout performances:en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1
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Midsommar: Pugh portrayed Dani Ardor, a grieving woman who joins her boyfriend on a trip to Sweden, only to find herself entangled in disturbing pagan rituals.disney.fandom.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
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Little Women: In Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Pugh played Amy March, earning her nominations for both the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress .en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3disney.fandom.com+3
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Fighting with My Family: Pugh took on the role of Saraya "Paige" Bevis, a professional wrestler, showcasing her versatility and earning critical acclaim.en.wikipedia.org
Her portrayal of Yelena Belova in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Widow (2021) and Thunderbolts (2025), as well as the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021), further solidified her status as a leading actress in Hollywood .imdb.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2
🏆 Awards and Nominations
Pugh's talent has been recognized with numerous accolades:
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Academy Award Nomination: Best Supporting Actress for Little Women (2020)en.wikipedia.org+1disney.fandom.com+1
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BAFTA Award Nominations: Best Supporting Actress for Little Women (2020) and Rising Star Award (2020)
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British Independent Film Award: Best Actress for Lady Macbeth (2017)en.wikipedia.org+6thetimes.co.uk+6vanityfair.com+6
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Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Oppenheimer (2024)en.wikipedia.org+1pagesix.com+1
As of 2025, Pugh has won 33 awards and received 80 nominations across various prestigious platforms .en.wikipedia.org
📺 Recent Projects
In 2024, Pugh starred in the romantic drama We Live in Time, portraying Almut Brühl alongside Andrew Garfield. The film, which explores the complexities of love and relationships over a decade, received positive reviews, particularly for the chemistry between the leads .en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3thesun.co.uk+3
Looking ahead, Pugh is set to star as Cathy Ames in Netflix's upcoming limited series East of Eden, adapted from John Steinbeck's classic novel .en.wikipedia.org
🌟 Personal Life and Advocacy
Beyond her acting career, Pugh is known for her advocacy on body positivity and mental health. She has openly discussed her experiences with endometriosis and the importance of self-care. Pugh is also an advocate for women's representation in Hollywood, challenging traditional beauty standards and promoting diverse narratives .thetimes.co.uk
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