Why Florence Pugh Says Her Free the Nipple Moment “Scared” Her Haters

Florence Pugh isn’t afraid to cause a scene with her fashion choices.

The Oppenheimer star recently opened about wearing statement-making looks and how it’s helped her embrace her body in a whole new way.

“Knowing who I am, and who I’ve been from the very beginning, has allowed me to feel safe,” told Elle U.K. in an interview published Aug. 29. “Even in my style, I never wanted there to be a filter.”

And when she dares to flaunt a little skin, she noted it has ruffled feathers. 

“When everything went down with the Valentino pink dress a year ago,” she continued, referencing her see-through gown at the brand’s July 2022 event, “my nipples were on display through a piece of fabric, and it really wound people up. It’s the freedom that people are scared of; the fact I’m comfortable and happy.”

As she put it, “We need to keep reminding everybody that there is more than one reason for women’s bodies [to exist].”