Florence Pugh Says ‘I Was Never Scared’ of Backlash Over Supporting Palestine and ‘I Don’t Know Why It Took So Long’ for Hollywood to ‘Start Talking’
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Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh stated in a recent interview with Vanity Fair that she was never afraid of facing backlash for supporting Palestine. Pugh expressed confusion over why it took so long for Hollywood and the broader public to begin speaking out and showing sympathy regarding the issue.
During the interview, Pugh revealed that her outspoken stance over the past few years has likely cost her hundreds of thousands of social media followers. She noted that the initial reluctance of others to discuss the situation only increased her motivation to speak out.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Emphasizes Pugh's lack of fear and questions public sympathy timelines
Variety (US)Highlights the specific social media follower loss resulting from her activism