Florence Pugh is opening up about her personal life in a refreshingly candid new interview for British Vogue. The 28-year-old actress spoke on a range of topics, from her relationship with former partner Zach Braff to addressing the criticism they faced, to revealing where she stands on her current love life. She also touched on why she doesn’t mix with famous circles and set boundaries around discussing the rumored drama that surrounded the Don’t Worry Darling press tour.
Despite her rising stardom, Florence keeps things low-key when it comes to her social life. She’s not one for the glitzy, high-profile events that many celebrities frequent.
“I don’t really hang out in famous circles. I don’t go to special places that I will get papped at. I don’t really have a care for that level of lifestyle,” Florence shared. Her preference for a more grounded, everyday lifestyle speaks to her desire for privacy and normalcy, despite her fame.
This approach to avoiding the Hollywood spotlight has allowed Florence to maintain a sense of balance, despite being one of the most talked-about actresses in the industry.
Rumors swirled for months about behind-the-scenes drama on the set of Don’t Worry Darling, a film that Florence starred in alongside Harry Styles, directed by Olivia Wilde. From alleged feuds to awkward press moments, the buzz surrounding the project seemed unrelenting. But Florence remains firm in her decision to not dwell on it, especially when she’s promoting other work.
“There’s so many times when I’ve been doing press for a movie and I am asked questions about Don’t Worry Darling, and I always think it’s unfair to take the space away from the movie that I’m talking about,” she explained. “So I’m going to politely move away from that.”
Florence’s past relationship with actor Zach Braff was often the subject of intense scrutiny due to their age difference, which led to a lot of public criticism. Florence rarely addressed the comments, but in this interview, she shared why she eventually felt the need to speak up.
“I had to be public in the past because people were bullying me and bullying my partner,” she said. “Mine and Zach’s relationship was actually quite private until it was nasty, and I could see the toll that it was taking on him and us and our families.”
Florence reflected on the toll the harsh words took on their relationship, and why she ultimately chose to defend it. “It’s not nice knowing that people are saying the worst things I’ve ever read about someone that I love. So that was necessary. I needed to talk about it,” she explained.
Despite their breakup, her reflection on the relationship underscores her protective nature and the emotional strain that public opinion can have on private matters.
Fans curious about Florence’s current relationship status got a glimpse into her personal life when she revealed that she is, in fact, seeing someone. However, Florence was careful to maintain her privacy while sharing her thoughts on love and relationships.
“I am. OK, so something that I resonate with is that I believe that if magic is real, then it’s falling in love,” Florence said, offering a peek into her romantic side. “I am someone that loves falling in love. I love looking after people. I love caring for people.”
But Florence emphasized that she’s taking a more measured approach to relationships this time around, making sure she’s making thoughtful decisions. “I think in this portion of my life, I’m trying to make sure that I’m making all the right decisions so that I can have the thing that I want… which is safety, family, a home, and security.”
Although she didn’t explicitly name her current partner, she did share that they are in the process of figuring out what their relationship will become. “We are figuring what we actually are,” she explained. “And I think for the first time, I’m not allowing myself to go on a roller-coaster. I’m allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core.”
She was last linked to Charlie Gooch, but Florence is choosing to keep the details of her love life more private as she navigates this new chapter.
