Florence Pugh is an English actress known for Midsommar (2019), Little Women (2019), her MCU debut Black Widow (2021), and Fighting with My Family (2019). Born on January 3, 1996, in Oxford, England, the 30-year-old, Oscar-nominated actress moves comfortably between intimate character dramas, folk horror, blockbuster science fiction, and superhero franchise work. Here is where her career stands right now, the movies that define it, and what is coming next.
Latest Florence Pugh News
Pugh’s newest project is East of Eden, in which she plays Cathy Ames. The series is now streaming on Netflix, and Deadline listed it as a Netflix release for Fall 2026 in its roundup of her upcoming projects. In a Netflix featurette, Pugh discusses how Cathy Ames’s signature looks were created and what the character’s different costumes reveal.
Away from the screen, E! News reported that Pugh and Finn Cole made a red carpet debut at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival.
Her Best-Known Movies
Pugh’s breakthrough lead role came in Lady Macbeth (2016), William Oldroyd’s period thriller about a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage. The performance put her on the industry’s radar and set the tone for the psychologically complex characters she has gravitated toward ever since.
2019 was the year that made her a household name. She played WWE wrestler Paige in Fighting with My Family, carried Ari Aster’s folk horror Midsommar as the grieving Dani, and played Amy March in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women — a performance that earned her one Academy Award nomination to date, for Best Supporting Actress.
She has since starred in Oppenheimer (2023) and Dune: Part Two (2024), working with Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve respectively, and playing Princess Irulan in the Dune series. Her other credits include Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling, the Netflix period drama The Wonder, and We Live in Time, directed by John Crowley.
Florence Pugh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Pugh plays Yelena Belova / Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring in Black Widow (2021), Thunderbolts* (2025), and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). She made her franchise debut opposite Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow, playing the adoptive sister of Natasha Romanoff, and reprised the role in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021) before returning in Thunderbolts*.
Upcoming Florence Pugh Movies and Shows
Deadline’s roundup of upcoming Florence Pugh projects runs from East of Eden to Dune 3. She is set to return as Princess Irulan in Dune: Part Three, and her MCU run continues with Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), which appears among the films starring her listed on Letterboxd.
FAQs About Florence Pugh and Her Movies
How old is Florence Pugh?
She was born on January 3, 1996, in Oxford, England, and is 30 years old.
What accent does Florence Pugh use in her films?
Her natural accent is British. She has used American, Russian-tinged, and British accents depending on the role.
How many Oscar nominations has Florence Pugh received?
She has received one Academy Award nomination to date, for Best Supporting Actress as Amy March in Little Women (2019).
Is Florence Pugh in more Marvel movies?
Yes. After Black Widow (2021), Hawkeye (2021), and Thunderbolts* (2025), she stars in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
Where can I track her complete filmography?
Her IMDb profile and the Rotten Tomatoes filmography page list every movie and TV show she has been credited in.
