Florence Pugh made a striking fashion statement on Tuesday, April 22, as she graced the red carpet at the U.K. premiere of Marvel Studios’ upcoming film Thunderbolts. The 29-year-old actress turned heads in a floor-length sheer black lace gown, featuring delicate spaghetti straps, intricate floral detailing, and a dramatic train that trailed behind her.
Pugh completed the elegant look with slicked-back hair and a bold splash of orange eyeshadow, adding a vibrant contrast to her dark ensemble. She was joined on the red carpet by her Thunderbolts co-stars, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Geraldine Viswanathan, Wyatt Russell, and Lewis Pullman.
This eye-catching look follows a series of daring fashion moments from the British actress, who is known for embracing bold style choices. Fans may recall her headline-making appearance at Valentino’s Haute Couture show in July 2022, where she wore a nipple-revealing pink tulle dress that sparked a wave of online commentary—both praise and criticism.
In response to the backlash, Pugh addressed the body-shaming remarks through a candid Instagram post. “Listen, I knew when I wore that incredible Valentino dress that there was no way there wouldn’t be a commentary on it,” she wrote. “Whether it be negative or positive, we all knew what we were doing. I was excited to wear it, not a wink of me was nervous.”
The Little Women star also took a stand against the harsh scrutiny women often face regarding their bodies. “It isn’t the first time and certainly won’t be the last time a woman will hear what’s wrong with her body by a crowd of strangers,” she said, adding that she was shocked by the vulgarity of some of the criticism, particularly from men.
Despite the negativity, Pugh emphasized that she had grown to embrace her natural body and was proud of it. “Thankfully, I’ve come to terms with the intricacies of my body that make me, me,” she continued. “I’m happy with all of the ‘flaws’ that I couldn’t bear to look at when I was 14.”
She also directly addressed the comments aimed at her chest size: “So many of you wanted to aggressively let me know how disappointed you were by my ‘tiny tits’, or how I should be embarrassed by being so ‘flat chested.’ I’ve lived in my body for a long time. I’m fully aware of my breast size and am not scared of it.”
Pugh’s fearless fashion choices and her unapologetic attitude continue to cement her status not just as a red carpet icon, but also as a powerful voice for self-acceptance and body positivity.
