Florence Pugh passionately spoke out about the consistent criticism she encounters for her choice of attire, whether it's in films, on the red carpet, or her joint appearance with fellow actor Jodie Turner-Smith for Elle magazine's style awards.
A little over a year ago, Pugh captured attention when she wore a transparent gown at a Valentino couture event in Rome. This sparked a flurry of intense online debates centered around her physique.
In response, Pugh turned to her Instagram platform to denounce the "vulgar" individuals who aimed to shame and critique her body. She asserted her unwavering stance against allowing such negativity to dictate her self-perception. In her words, "I'm not interested in concealing the cellulite on my thigh or the softness between my arm and my chest: I'd much rather lay it all bare."
Pugh went on to express her exasperation over situations where others took offense at her decision to reveal what they deemed as revealing "too much" of herself. She particularly highlighted the controversy stirred by the Valentino pink dress she wore a year ago, where her nipples were subtly discernible through the fabric.
Although a seemingly minor detail, this sparked an avalanche of controversy and discourse.
Pugh commented, "It's the idea of freedom that intimidates people; the reality that I'm at ease and content." She underscored the notion that society has historically marginalized women by fixating on their bodies.
Nevertheless, she detected a shift taking place, where more individuals are asserting their independence and rejecting the culture of body scrutiny.
