Florence Pugh Explained Why It's "Exhausting" To Be A Woman In Hollywood, And She Was Very Honest

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"I didn’t care to abide by those rules.”

Florence Pugh is one of our most celebrated and beloved actors in Hollywood. At this point, it's not a stretch to say she's a living legend.

Florence Pugh with short, wavy hair wearing a lace top and layered necklace at a formal event

Another undeniable fact is that female-identifying people in Hollywood are constantly facing levels of misogyny that are off the charts — and in a new interview with the Sunday Times, Florence got real about the treatment she's witnessed and the pitfalls she's avoided.

Florence Pugh in an elegant strapless gown poses on a red carpet at a film event, with a backdrop featuring sponsor logos

“There are fine lines women have to stay within, otherwise they are called a diva, demanding, problematic," she said. "And I don’t want to fit into stereotypes made by others.”

Florence Pugh with short hair and a septum ring at a Comic Con event, wearing a simple black top and geometric earrings

“It is really exhausting for a young woman to just be in this industry, and actually other industries.”

Florence Pugh with floral headband and black halter-top holding a microphone, seated in a speaking pose

“I remember godawful headlines about how Keira Knightley isn’t thin anymore, or watching women getting torn apart despite being talented and beautiful," she recalled. "The only thing people want to talk about is some useless crap about how they look."

Keira Knightley poses at a film event, wearing a houndstooth jacket over a black top. Background features event logos

"And so I didn’t care to abide by those rules.”

Florence Pugh in shimmering, sleeveless gown with structured neckline and layered necklaces on a red carpet

Hear hear! Read the entire interview right here.

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