Florence Pugh Explains Why It's So 'Exhausting' for Young Women in Hollywood
Florence Pugh is opening up about being a woman in Hollywood.
The 28-year-old star spoke out to The Sunday Times, explaining how it’s “exhausting” and relating to Keira Knightley, who was publicly shamed by the press.
“There are fine lines women have to stay within, otherwise they are called a diva, demanding, problematic. And I don’t want to fit into stereotypes made by others,” she said.
“It is really exhausting for a young woman to just be in this industry, and actually other industries.”
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“I remember watching this industry and feeling that I wasn’t represented,” she continued.
“I remember godawful headlines about how Keira Knightley isn’t thin anymore, or watching women getting torn apart despite being talented and beautiful. The only thing people want to talk about is some useless crap about how they look. And so I didn’t care to abide by those rules.”
She also recently revealed a serious diagnosis, and why she froze her eggs.