Florence Pugh is putting the spotlight on the recent backlash she faced due to her red carpet fashion choices. In a candid interview with Elle for their Style Issue, the 27-year-old actress discussed the viral moment when she wore a sheer, hot pink Valentino dress in Rome, revealing her nipples underneath. Florence addressed the criticism she received for her outfit and spoke about body positivity.
During the interview, Florence acknowledged that her fashion choices, including the daring dress, drew attention:
“I speak the way I do about my body because I’m not trying to hide the cellulite on my thigh or the squidgy in between my arm and my boob: I’d much rather lay it all out.”
She didn’t shy away from calling out those who were uncomfortable with her outfit, saying:
“I think the scariest thing for me are the instances where people have been upset that I’ve shown ‘too much’ of myself. When everything went down with the Valentino pink dress a year ago, my nipples were on display through a piece of fabric, and it wound people up.”
Florence emphasized her stance on body positivity and self-acceptance:
“The fact I’m comfortable and happy. Keeping women down by commenting on their bodies has worked for a very long time. I think we’re in this swing now where lots of people are saying, ‘I don’t give a sh**.’
She highlighted a significant issue in today’s society:
“Unfortunately, we’ve become so terrified of the human body that we can’t even look at my two little cute nipples behind fabric in a way that isn’t sexual. We need to keep reminding everybody that there is more than one reason for women’s bodies [to exist].”
Florence’s comments shed light on the ongoing scrutiny and judgment that individuals, especially women, face for their fashion choices and their bodies. Her candid perspective challenges societal norms and encourages a more accepting and diverse view of body image. By addressing the criticism and promoting body positivity, she contributes to an important conversation about self-expression, individuality, and the empowerment of women in the public eye.
