Top 10 Coolest Things About Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh has built one of the most interesting screen careers of the last decade, moving from breakout indie turns to major franchise roles while racking up awards attention along the way. Below are ten factual highlights of her work across films and television—what she played, who made the projects, how they were released, and what they achieved—so you can trace exactly how her résumé got this stacked.

‘Lady Macbeth’ (2016) – the breakout that won her a major indie prize

Pugh headlined this British period drama, adapted by Alice Birch from Nikolai Leskov’s 1865 novella and directed by William Oldroyd. The film was produced on a modest budget and released by Altitude Film Distribution in the U.K. She won Best Actress at the British Independent Film Awards for her performance, a key early industry stamp. The film also drew strong critical notices and multiple European accolades, helping establish Pugh as a leading talent.

‘Fighting with My Family’ (2019) – playing WWE’s Paige in a Stephen Merchant biopic

Written and directed by Stephen Merchant, the film follows Saraya “Paige” Bevis’s real-life rise to WWE, with Pugh in the title role. It premiered at Sundance before a February U.S. theatrical release and earned positive reviews for its performances. The project was backed by WWE Studios and Film4, with Dwayne Johnson producing and appearing. MGM acquired distribution rights, and the film grossed over $41 million worldwide.

‘Midsommar’ (2019) – a lead turn in Ari Aster’s folk-horror hit

Ari Aster wrote and directed this U.S.–Sweden co-production, released by A24 in the United States. Pugh plays Dani, opposite Jack Reynor, in a story about outsiders drawn into a violent Swedish commune. The film’s production credits include cinematography by Pawel Pogorzelski and music by Bobby Krlic. With a reported $9 million budget, it went on to gross more than $48 million worldwide.

‘Little Women’ (2019) – the role that earned her an Oscar nomination

Greta Gerwig’s adaptation cast Pugh as Amy March alongside Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Timothée Chalamet. For this performance, she received Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actress. The film itself landed multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. It further cemented Pugh’s range, closing out a milestone 2019.

‘Black Widow’ (2021) – MCU debut as Yelena Belova

Cate Shortland directed the film, which introduced Pugh as Yelena opposite Scarlett Johansson and was the first theatrical release of Marvel’s Phase Four. It opened July 9, 2021, in theaters and via Disney+ Premier Access. The cast includes David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, and O-T Fagbenle, with a screenplay by Eric Pearson. The film grossed approximately $380 million worldwide.

‘Hawkeye’ (2021) – returning as Yelena on Disney+

Pugh reprised Yelena Belova in the six-episode miniseries starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld. The character enters the story hunting Barton, directly continuing plot threads established in the film’s post-credits storytelling. The series premiered on Disney+ in November 2021. Her appearance tied the character into the MCU’s streaming slate ahead of future film entries.

‘The Wonder’ (2022) – a Netflix period drama with awards recognition

Directed by Sebastián Lelio from a script by Emma Donoghue, Lelio, and Alice Birch, the film premiered at Telluride before a limited theatrical run and Netflix release. Pugh plays an English nurse sent to observe a “fasting girl” in 1860s Ireland. The film earned multiple British Independent Film Award nominations, including Best Lead Performance for Pugh. It drew praise for production design and ensemble work.

‘A Good Person’ (2023) – she contributed original songs to the soundtrack

In Zach Braff’s drama, Pugh not only starred but also wrote and performed two original tracks—‘The Best Part’ and ‘I Hate Myself’—which were released alongside the film. The music formed part of the character’s recovery arc and was issued by Mercury Classics. Coverage at the time noted this as her first official singer-songwriter material tied to a feature. These songs sit alongside a score by Bryce Dessner.

‘Dune: Part Two’ (2024) – joining Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic as Princess Irulan

Pugh portrays Princess Irulan Corrino in the second installment of Villeneuve’s adaptation, joining returning leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Coverage highlighted Irulan’s expanded importance within the political storyline and teased her centrality for potential future adaptations. Press features also detailed the costume inspirations and world-building around the character. The role placed Pugh in another major global franchise.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025) – leading Marvel’s antihero team on the big screen

Pugh headlined as Yelena Belova in Marvel Studios’ team-up film directed by Jake Schreier. Disney and Marvel set its U.S. theatrical release for May 2, 2025, and later confirmed a Disney+ streaming debut on August 27, 2025. Official materials listed the team lineup with Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker alongside Yelena. The film served as the concluding chapter of Phase Five.

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