‘I Was Never Afraid’: Florence Pugh Says She Has Continued to Speak Publicly About Gaza
Hollywood actor Florence Pugh says she was never afraid to speak publicly about the war in Gaza and the humanitarian suffering of Palestinians, even as she believes many people in the entertainment industry remained silent on the issue for too long. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair , Pugh said no one on her professional team had advised her to remain silent about Gaza or avoid expressing support for Palestinians. The actor, known for her roles in Little Women , Oppenheimer , Black Widow and the Marvel franchise, said she was instead surprised by how long it took some people to speak publicly about the issue and express sympathy for those affected. “I don’t know why it took so long for people to start talking and for people to actually feel sympathy,” Pugh said in the interview. She added that she had never been afraid to discuss the subject publicly. No regret despite losing followers Pugh said she believes her public comments about Gaza may have cost her hundreds of thousands o...
