Florence Rose C. M. Pugh is a renowned British actress who has quickly risen to prominence as one of the most talented performers of her generation. Born on January 3, 1996, in Oxford, England, she has earned widespread critical praise and numerous accolades, including a British Independent Film Award and nominations for an Academy Award and multiple BAFTA Awards.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Florence Rose C. M. Pugh |
| Date of Birth | January 3, 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Oxford, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Partner | Rumored to be Finn Cole (2024) |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Actress, Singer |
| Net Worth | Estimated $8-10 million (2024) |
Early Life and Education
Florence was born to Deborah Mackin, a dancer, and Clinton Pugh, a restaurateur. She grew up with three siblings, some of whom are also actors.
As a child, she battled tracheomalacia, a condition affecting her breathing, which contributed to her unique husky voice. To improve her health, her family relocated to southern Spain for a few years before returning to Oxford.
She attended Wychwood School and St. Edward’s School but found their support for her acting goals limited. Florence also explored singing and dancing during her youth.
Career
Florence began her acting career at 17 with her debut in the mystery drama The Falling (2014), acting alongside Maisie Williams. This was her first professional audition, which she secured after submitting a tape on her mother’s suggestion.
Her performance earned her nominations for Best British Newcomer and Best Young British/Irish Performer.
Her major breakthrough came in 2016 with the independent film Lady Macbeth, where she played Katherine, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage who turns to murder.
This role won her the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress and a BAFTA nomination. Following this success, she was recognized as a “Star of Tomorrow” and received the Evening Standard Breakthrough of the Year Award.
She continued to build her career with roles in the ITV drama Marcella (2016), the thriller The Commuter (2018), the Netflix historical drama Outlaw King (2018), and the BBC miniseries The Little Drummer Girl (2018).
In 2019, Florence gained international fame with three standout films. She portrayed wrestler Paige in Fighting with My Family, earning the London Critics Circle Film Award for British/Irish Actress of the Year. Her role in the horror film Midsommar showcased her dramatic range and received critical acclaim.
Her portrayal of Amy March in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women was a career-defining moment, earning her nominations for both the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2021, Florence joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Yelena Belova in Black Widow, starring alongside Scarlett Johansson. She reprised this role in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021) and is set to appear in Thunderbolts (2025).
More recently, she appeared as Jean Tatlock in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023) and will play Princess Irulan in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two (2024). She also starred opposite Andrew Garfield in the romantic drama We Live in Time (2024).
Personal Life
Florence’s personal life has attracted media attention, particularly her past relationship with director Zach Braff, which lasted from 2019 to 2022. Despite criticism over their age difference, she defended their relationship publicly.
After their split, she has been linked to photographer Charlie Gooch and, as of 2024, rumored to be dating actor Finn Cole, though she has kept details private.
In a 2024 interview with British Vogue, she confirmed being in a new relationship but chose not to disclose her partner’s identity.
Florence has expressed a desire to start a family someday and is currently taking a thoughtful approach to her personal relationships.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Florence Pugh’s net worth is estimated at approximately $8 million, accumulated through her successful acting career spanning independent films and major studio projects. This figure may increase with her ongoing and upcoming roles.
Selected Filmography
- The Falling (2014)
- Lady Macbeth (2016)
- The Commuter (2018)
- Outlaw King (2018)
- Malevolent (2018)
- Fighting with My Family (2019)
- Midsommar (2019)
- Little Women (2019)
- Black Widow (2021)
- Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
- The Wonder (2022)
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (voice) (2022)
- A Good Person (2023)
- Oppenheimer (2023)
- The Boy and the Heron (voice, English dub) (2023)
- Dune: Part Two (2024)
- We Live in Time (2024)
- Thunderbolts (2025)
Television:
- Studio City (2015)
- Marcella (2016)
- The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
- Hawkeye (2021)
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2022)
Awards and Honors
Florence Pugh has received numerous awards and nominations, including:
- British Independent Film Award for Best Actress (Lady Macbeth, 2016)
- Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Little Women, 2020)
- Multiple BAFTA nominations, including Rising Star and Best Supporting Actress
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast (Oppenheimer, 2024)
- Cannes Film Festival Female Revelation Award (2019)
- Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Superhero Movie (Black Widow, 2022)
She has also been featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, highlighting her influence in entertainment.
