A strong advocate for authenticity, Pugh is known for her refusal to conform to unrealistic standards. She has consistently spoken about her body in a candid manner, rather than concealing or sugarcoating her appearance. “I’m not trying to hide the cellulite on my thigh or the squidge in between my arm and my boob,” she stated in an Elle UK interview last year.
Despite her upfront and confident persona, Pugh has acknowledged that her boldness stems from a place of insecurity. She makes a deliberate effort to project confidence, which can sometimes come across as blunt. “I think it’s just, like, I don’t want to be anyone else,” she explained.
The Academy Award-nominated actress also shared her struggles with the modeling and magazine industry. She admitted that she finds it challenging to accept her place in the spotlight and feels disconnected from the idealized beauty standards often portrayed. “I’m not a model. It’s portraying a completely different version of myself that I don’t necessarily believe in,” she said, adding that she has had to adapt to this aspect of her career over time.
Pugh has gained clarity and confidence in her public image, learning “what to show and who to show.” She now feels more secure in her identity and less affected by past insecurities.
The actress is currently preparing for her role in John Crowley’s romantic drama We Live in Time, set to hit theaters on October 11. In the film, Pugh plays Almut, an aspiring chef facing a terminal illness, alongside Andrew Garfield, who stars as Tobias. The story follows their decade-spanning journey through love, life, and parenthood.
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