Florence Pugh is thinking about why being a woman in the industry can be “burning out”.
during an interview the times Published on Sunday we live in time The star candidly discusses the treatment of women in Hollywood and why she always vows to break the mold.
“I’m not hateful – I want people to think I’m nice. But there are some fine print that women have to follow or they’re called divas, demanding, problematic,” Pew said. “And I don’t want to fit into other people’s stereotypes. It’s really tiring for a young woman just to be in this industry, and really in other industries as well. But I’ve always been encouraged to use my voice.
Pugh, who has been in the industry for 10 years, recalls seeing the Keira Knightley headlines early on and how easily women can be ridiculed for their appearance.
She explained: “Look, not everyone’s legs can hold out for days. I remember looking at the industry and feeling like I wasn’t represented. I remember the horrific headlines about how Keira Knightley was no longer slender , or watching women get ripped apart despite being talented and beautiful and the only thing people want to talk about is some useless crap about their appearance, so I like to challenge ideas that I don’t like.
Pugh said that in her career to date, her goal has been to “challenge people’s perceptions of women” and what they “should look like” by pointing out why any judgment is wrong.
“I wasn’t really looking for a challenge. I was just trying to be there and make space for someone who wasn’t who he was,” she said.
Whether she’s cutting her hair short or wearing a see-through dress on the red carpet, Pugh said she’s still “proud” to stay true to herself despite any criticism or cliche beauty standards.
“I’m proud that I can stand up for who I am and keep the way I look – I’m really interested in people who are still angry that I haven’t lost more weight, or who just hate my nose ring. I can’t change that The way things are, but I can certainly help young women get into the industry and get conversations happening where they haven’t been before,” she said.
Pugh has previously spoken out about being proud of herself and her body. during an interview British Elle magazine Last year, the actress explained: “I talk about my body like this because I don’t want to hide the cellulite on my thighs or the squid between my arms and my breasts: I’d rather spread it all out. I think for me The scariest thing is when people get upset because I show “too much” of myself.
At one event, Pugh wore a see-through Valentino dress, sparking criticism online. Speaking about the look, Pugh said: “A year ago, when I was wearing a pink Valentino dress and my nipples were showing through a piece of fabric, it was really exciting. What people were afraid of was Free; in fact I feel comfortable and happy.
Pugh recently starred in we live in time With Andrew Garfield. The actress will next star in thunderbolt and announced a seven-part limited series based on John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel east of eden For Netflix.
