Florence Pugh: 10 Surprising Facts Fans Are Obsessed With

The spy thriller Black Widow gave the world one of Hollywood’s brightest rising stars — Florence Pugh. Known for her versatile performances and charming personality, Pugh has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere.

From her breakout role in Little Women to her fan-favorite portrayal of Yelena Belova in Black Widow and the Thunderbolts, she’s quickly become one of the most talked-about actors in the industry.

While many fans adore her on-screen roles, there’s still a lot people don’t know about her. Here are 10 fascinating facts about Florence Pugh that reveal more about the woman behind the fame.

1. She’s British 

Florence Pugh was born in Oxford, England, and attended a secondary school there. It was during this time she discovered her true passion — performing.

“I don’t think I was built for school,” she told The New York Times. “I just wanted to perform, make music, and make pots.” Clearly, her creative spirit found the perfect outlet in acting.

2. She got her First Break in The Falling

Florence landed her first-ever acting role in the 2014 drama The Falling, starring alongside Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams. The film, set in a 1960s English girls’ school, gave audiences an early glimpse of Pugh’s raw talent and marked the beginning of an impressive career.

3. She’s as tall as Scarlett Johansson 

Both Florence Pugh and her on-screen sister Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow) stand at 5 feet 3 inches tall. Their similar height and natural chemistry made their sisterly bond in Black Widow feel even more believable.

4. She’s an Oscar nominee.

Florence earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Amy March in Little Women (2019). She joined a list of Marvel stars who are also Oscar-nominated, including Brie Larson, Angelina Jolie, and Natalie Portman, proving once again that Marvel attracts serious talent.

5. Florence is a singer and can play Guitar and Piano

Before conquering Hollywood, Florence was uploading music covers to YouTube under the name Flossie Rose. She sang soulful renditions of classics, including Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.”

Even today, she often mentions that music remains one of her biggest passions.

6. She’s Very Close With Her Grandmother

Florence shares a special bond with her grandmother, affectionately known as Granny Pat. She told Good Morning America,

“My gran is so cool… she’s like 84. She’s really fit and healthy; she goes hiking all the time!”

Granny Pat has even accompanied Florence to red-carpet events, including the Oscars and the Thunderbolts premiere, proving that her biggest cheerleader might just be her gran.

7. Florence dating 46-year-old actor Zach Braff

Florence’s relationship with actor-director Zach Braff, known for Scrubs, made plenty of headlines due to their 21-year age gap. Pugh publicly defended their relationship, saying:

“I’m 24 and I can’t choose who I love… There’s a reason why I’m not with someone my age — it hasn’t worked.”

Despite the scrutiny, Florence handled the criticism with grace and maturity, earning respect from fans around the world.

8. She carries Yorkshire tea everywhere she goes.

If there’s one thing Florence never travels without, it’s her beloved Yorkshire Tea. She’s joked in interviews that she always keeps a small travel bag full of teabags.

“Always have a travel-size bag full of Yorkshire tea bags, because you never know when you’re going to need them,” she said.

A true Brit through and through!

9. She’s terrible at math

Florence has admitted that numbers were never her strong suit and she’s perfectly fine with that. Thankfully, her acting talent more than made up for it!

10. Her brother is a Game of Throne star. 

Florence’s brother, Toby Sebastian, is also an actor and musician. He played Trystane Martell in HBO’s Game of Thrones.

The siblings are close and have even collaborated musically, proof that creativity definitely runs in the Pugh family.

Florence Pugh’s journey from a young girl in Oxford to an international superstar is nothing short of inspiring. Whether she’s stealing scenes in Black Widow, belting out songs online, or sharing red-carpet moments with her gran, Florence continues to charm fans with her authenticity and talent.

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