“Every time I work on a movie, I get more confident in the way that I can protect myself and the way that I can lead a film set, and just not stand for bullshit anymore,” said Pugh, The British actress.
Florence Pugh has drawn a hard line against unprofessional on-set behavior, stating in a recent interview with Elle magazine that she is finished tolerating toxic attitudes in Hollywood.
The British actress, who made her professional film debut at age 17 in the 2014 drama “The Falling,” explained that working in the industry has taught her how to stand her ground. Pugh spoke candidly during the Nov. 10 interview about her evolution since those early days on set.
“I’m not doing it,” Pugh told Elle. “I’m not standing for bullshit behavior. I’m not standing for bullshit attitude[s]. I’m not allowing for people to be rude to the crew.”
As time passes, she noted, actors grow bolder and more confident, naturally leading them to seek out the right collaborators. When the vibe on a production turns negative, she pointed out, everyone notices.
“I don’t want to deal with messy,” Pugh declared. “It’s just about surrounding yourself with professionals who have the same way of working in mind: Show up on time, don’t be rude, don’t be a misogynist.”
Beyond on-set conduct, the Marvel star confronted the relentless scrutiny women face regarding their physical appearance. She addressed the constant cycle of public commentary over how actresses look, dress, and age.
“There’s so much scrutiny of how we look, how we dress, and how we age. And then when we do those things, they’re like, ‘Oh my God, she looks like this, or she’s done too much of that, or she’s gained weight, or she’s lost too much weight. You can never get any footing right,’” Pugh told the publication.
Rather than chasing perfection, the Oscar nominee revealed that she delivers her best performances when she feels unpolished. Embracing raw, unglamorous looks allows her a sense of creative liberation.
“When I’ve got shit makeup on and I’m either sick or ugly or having a hangover or a breakdown. I love that type of makeup because it allows me to be free,” Pugh added.
