Florence Pugh Claps Back at Critics of Her Free the Nipple Moment at Valentino Show: 'Grow Up'

Mar. 15, 2025

Florence Pughis taking pride in her body.

The Academy Award nominee, 26, gave some “vulgar” trolls a piece of her mind afterturning heads in a see-through sheer gownthat bared her chest Friday atValentino’s Fall/Winter 2022 Haute Couture runway show in Rome.

“I was excited to wear it, not a wink of me was nervous. I wasn’t before, during or even now after,” she added. “What’s been interesting to watch and witness is just how easy it is for men to totally destroy a woman’s body, publicly, proudly, for everyone to see. You even do it with your job titles and work emails in your bio..?

“What’s more concerning is…. Why are you so scared of breasts?” Pugh questioned.

Pugh explained that she’s “grateful” to have grown up with “very strong, powerful, curvy women,” and noted that it “has always been my mission in this industry to say ‘f— it and f— that’ whenever anyone expects my body to morph into an opinion of what’s hot or sexually attractive.”

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“Grow up. Respect people. Respect bodies. Respect all women. Respect humans. Life will get a whole lot easier, I promise. And all because of two cute little nipples….” Pugh concluded her post.

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“Ok this is what I been sayingggg,” wroteAubrey Plaza. “Adore you,“Nicola Coughlancommented. “RESPECT. Period,“Ariana DeBosewrote. “You’re a magical f—ing queen and we do not deserve you,“Jameela Jamilresponded.Dan Levycommented with the hundred points emoji.

Pugh’s Valentino look was a floor-length halterneck gown with a layered tulle skirt, in Picciolo’s PP Pink,a signature color he previously created with Pantonefor the fashion label’s Fall/Winter 2022 Ready-to-Wear collection.

TheDon’t Worry Darlingstar accessorized the look with a pair of pink geometric earrings, a subtle septum ring and a pair of pink platform heels.

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“Technically they’re covered?” Pugh cheekily captioned photos of the ensemble, in which she was “feeling magical,” adding: “@pppiccioli you absolute genius. Stunning. Stunning. Stunning evening.”

Entitled “The Beginning,” Friday’s Valentino show featured dramatic pieces in reds, greens, purples and the designer’s signature pink. Other stars in attendance includedAnna Wintour,Naomi Campbell,Anne Hathaway,Kate Hudson,Andrew Garfield,Tommy Dorfman,Ashley ParkandCharles Melton.

source: people.com