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Florence Pugh Says She Won’t Tolerate ‘Bullshit’ on Set

Florence Pugh told Elle that after 12 years in Hollywood she has learned to protect herself and will no longer tolerate rude or misogynistic behavior on set. The Oscar‑nominated actress, who has appeared in Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Thunderbolts and the Dune franchise, said she feels more confident each time she works on a film and that she will not allow anyone to be “bullshit” toward the crew. She added that a good set is built around professionals who show up on time, are respectful, and share the same work ethic. Pugh also used the interview to address broader issues, saying she will speak out on Hollywood beauty standards, her support for Palestine, and the alleged sexual assault at Cornell University. She criticized Meta for censoring her Instagram post about the Cornell lawsuit and warned the platform not to silence her. The actress emphasized that she will not tolerate censorship and will continue to use her platform to advocate for women and justice. Her comments come as Hollywood continues to confront workplace misconduct and the #MeToo movement.

· The Hollywood Reporter

The essential points

  1. 01Pugh vows to stop rude or misogynistic behavior on film sets
  2. 02She credits 12 years of experience for growing confidence and self‑protection
  3. 03She will use her platform to speak on beauty standards, Palestine, and Cornell abuse
  4. 04She accuses Meta of censoring her Instagram post about the Cornell lawsuit
The full brief

Florence Pugh told Elle that after 12 years in Hollywood she has learned to protect herself and will no longer tolerate rude or misogynistic behavior on set. The Oscar‑nominated actress, who has appeared in Midsommar, Oppenheimer, Thunderbolts and the Dune franchise, said she feels more confident each time she works on a film and that she will not allow anyone to be “bullshit” toward the crew. She added that a good set is built around professionals who show up on time, are respectful, and share the same work ethic.

Pugh also used the interview to address broader issues, saying she will speak out on Hollywood beauty standards, her support for Palestine, and the alleged sexual assault at Cornell University. She criticized Meta for censoring her Instagram post about the Cornell lawsuit and warned the platform not to silence her. The actress emphasized that she will not tolerate censorship and will continue to use her platform to advocate for women and justice.

Her comments come as Hollywood continues to confront workplace misconduct and the #MeToo movement.