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Florence Pugh Stands Up for Her Right to Love Freely
11 Nov
Summary
- Pugh spoke about the intense public criticism of her past relationship with a 21-year age gap
- She defended her right to love who she wants and not be judged for it
- Pugh said the online abuse directed at her relationship was "really horrible"
In a recent interview, acclaimed actress Florence Pugh spoke candidly about the public criticism she faced over her past relationship with a 21-year age gap. Pugh, who was in the relationship from 2019 to 2022, said that no matter how much she expressed her love and happiness, people were more interested in the "story" and the "reality show" aspect of her personal life.
Pugh acknowledged that the intense online discourse resulted in an "insane amount of abuse" being directed at her relationship, simply because of the age difference. She emphasized that it was "not fair" for so much of her life to be subjected to such harsh judgment and scrutiny. Despite the backlash, Pugh said she "stood up" for her relationship and the person she loved, as she believes everyone should have the freedom to love who they want.
The actress also noted that her growing fame has impacted how people perceive and receive information about her personal life. Pugh believes that the more she exposes, the more people feel entitled to comment on it. However, she remains unapologetic about her choices, stating that she will always defend the people she loves and ensure they are treated fairly.
