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Florence Pugh has revealed she is in a new relationship as she reflects on the “nasty” scrutiny she received when she dated Exfoliants star Zach Braff.
The 28-year-old actress reflected on her three-year romance with Braff during her cover interview with British Voguepublished on September 18.
“I had to speak out in the past because people were harassing me and my partner,” she said. “Zach and I’s relationship was pretty private until it got ugly and I could see the toll it was taking on him, us and our families.”
Pugh was quick to defend their relationship in December 2019 against criticism over their 21-year age gap.
“I think I want to protect everyone I’m with. It’s not nice to know that people are saying the worst things I’ve ever read about someone I love,” she said. midsummer The star continued: “So it was necessary. I needed to talk about it. I think any relationship under this spotlight is going to be stressful.”
The former couple separated in 2022. In the Fashion In the interview, Pugh also confirmed that she is dating someone new, but did not share who it was.
“We’re discovering who we really are and I think for the first time I’m not allowing myself to get on a roller coaster,” she said. “I’m allowing myself to take the time to let something evolve and be completely real in its essence, rather than rushing into it.”
Since their breakup, Braff has made it clear that he and his ex are on good terms.
“Well, we love each other. We love each other and we're friends,” she said during an appearance on SiriusXM's show. The Jess Cagle Show in December 2023. “I was in the Today “This morning I showed up and he said he wanted to see pictures of what my outfit looked like so he could give me his approval, so we love each other very much.”
He Exfoliants The student also praised Pugh's performance in her film, A good personwhich they worked on shortly after their split. Previously, she shared how she wrote the character of Allison with Pugh in mind.
“Listen, I think it's pretty clear around the world that I'm not biased when I say that she's one of the best actresses working today and I think anyone who looks at her A good person “An opportunity will allow us to see that she is simply extraordinary,” he said.
