Florence Pugh: Not American!

Florence Pugh, the acclaimed British actress, has expressed her frustration regarding persistent audience confusion about her nationality, with many mistakenly believing she is American. During an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show" to promote her latest series, Pugh clarified that her accent is indeed her own British one, not an affectation.

Tom Cruise, also present, acknowledged the authenticity of her British accent. Pugh is recognized for her meticulous approach to character development, often employing "method" choices for accents. This includes her portrayal of Princess Irulan in "Dune," for which she reportedly adopted an Old American-influenced accent to simulate evolved human speech.

Further complicating matters for fans, Pugh's recent role in the "East of Eden" adaptation features a deliberate mid-Atlantic leaning accent. This linguistic diversity in her performances, from a Russian-inflected Yelena in the MCU to her varied roles in "Dune" and "East of Eden," contributes to the audience's ongoing bewilderment regarding her true origin.