Florence Pugh and her Peaky Blinders boyfriend Finn Cole enjoy some last-minute Christmas shopping in London

Florence Pugh enjoyed some Christmas shopping with her new boyfriend Finn Cole in London on Wednesday, as the couple was spotted together for the first time since romance rumors emerged.

The Oscar-nominated actress, 28, and the Peaky Blinders star, 29, first became romantically involved in September but have not publicly confirmed their relationship.

But they looked happy and relaxed as they walked through Sloane Square with Florence’s dog Billie, visiting various shops along the way.

The We Live In Time star put on a typically fashionable performance as she dressed up in a red leather jacket and black wide-leg jeans.

She added a pair of black high-heeled boots and a beige handbag, while hiding her famous face under a brown baseball cap.

While Finn cut a demure figure in an oversized camouflage jacket, black trousers and striking yellow sneakers.

The couple, who have been friends for years, are said to have been secretly dating for the first time after being seen sneaking out of The Perfect Couple premiere together in September.

They were previously seen partying together at the Glastonbury Festival, while Florence has ‘liked’ every Instagram post from Finn this year and shared her joy when it was revealed he had landed a role in the theater production of Red Speedo.

She commented on the post: ‘Oh my god, this is incredibly exciting!’ and added that she would be bringing her beloved grandmother, sharing, “Grandma Pat wants to come.. #obvi.”

Finn is best known for his role as Michael Gray in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, where he starred alongside his brother Joe.

Although Florence hasn’t listed Finn as her boyfriend, she confirmed she was dating in October and revealed her lover status during a cover shoot with Fashion.

She confirmed: ‘I am [in a relationship]. Okay, so something I resonate with is that I believe if magic is real, it’s falling in love.”

Florence candidly revealed that she and her partner were “figuring it out” and said she’s ready to start a family.

She added, “We are figuring out what we really are. And I think for the first time I don’t allow myself to go on a roller coaster.

“I allow myself to take the time to let something evolve and be completely real to its core, rather than racing against it.

‘Falling is the most amazing feeling, but unfortunately, if that’s all you know in a relationship, then that’s what you strive for. That won’t last long.’

Last week she admitted that focusing all her attention on her Hollywood career had made her feel like her life had spiraled out of control.

Florence revealed after wrapping her latest film We Live In Time that she was forced to re-evaluate her work-life balance and how many sacrifices she had made by putting her personal life on the back burner.

In an interview with The Sunday timesshe revealed how “relationships came and went” after splitting from her long-term boyfriend, Zach Braff, in 2022.

The Little Women star decided to take a career break this year – her first since her 2014 debut film The Falling – to focus on her personal life.

She explained, “I had the opportunity to look at my life outside of work. And I realized, okay, I have to wake the fuck up.

“I had to look away from my career, from films, from wanting to be this kind of actor, that kind of actor. Or how many prizes I would like to receive before I die.

“That’s been my focus for 10 years, but I want to make sure that the things I need to do, whether it’s children, family, change, change in relationships… well, I realized I need to make changes now apply.

“Because I’m a worker bee and that’s why I never wanted a break. Everything was just, wow! What’s next? And in ten years’ time I can now say: oh, I have to do a part of my life.’

Florence is promoting the romantic drama, directed by John Crowley, in which she plays Almut opposite Andrew Garfield as Tobias, a couple who come together in a surprising encounter that changes their lives forever.

Before Finn, Florence dated former Scrubs star Zach, 49, from 2019 until their divorce in 2022.

The star gave a rare insight into their relationship and explained the toll trolling about the couple’s age difference had taken on them both.

She said: ‘I used to have to be public because people bullied me and my partner.

“Me and Zach’s relationship was actually pretty private until it got ugly and I could see the toll it was taking on him, on us, and on our families. And then I spoke out.

“I think I want to protect everyone I’m with. It sucks knowing people are saying the worst things I’ve ever read about someone I love.

‘So that was necessary. I had to talk about it. I think any relationship that is in this spotlight will be put under strain.”