Florence Pugh has hit back at cruel trolls who criticized her for going braless in a see-through Valentino dress, questioning how her ‘nipples’ could have ‘offended’ people.
The 27-year-old actress is known for her stunning red carpet looks, but came under fire after wearing a see-through dress to the Valentino fashion show in Rome in July.
At that moment, she hit him back. comments she received from “vulgar” men, as well as those who chose to “publicly destroy a woman’s body” with their comments.
Proud: Florence Pugh has hit back at cruel trolls who criticized her for going braless in a see-through Valentino dress, questioning how her ‘nipples’ could have ‘offended’ people
Again condemning the criticism she received, Florence said the ruthless trolling showed that there is still “a lot more work to do.”
appearing as Vogue winter 2023 cover star, told the publication: “I’ve never been afraid of what’s under the cloth, if I’m happy with it then I’ll wear it.”
‘Of course, I don’t want to offend people, but I think my point is: How can my nipples offend you so much? It is very important that we do this.
“I know some people might make fun of me saying that, but if a dress with my boobs peeking out encourages people to say, ‘Well, if you were raped, you’d deserve it,’ it just shows me that there’s a lot more work to be done.” .
Fighting back: Condemning the criticism she received for her fashion choice, Florence told Vogue that the vicious trolling proved there’s still “a lot more work to do.”
Florence proved she wasn’t paying attention to the trolls when she rocked a sheer crop top when she arrived at the Valentino dinner as part of Paris Fashion Week in October.
Previously slamming the trolls after wearing her stunning pink sheer tulle gown in Rome, Florence criticized those who chose to “publicly destroy a woman’s body.”
She wrote in an impassioned post on Instagram: “What has been interesting to see and witness is how easy it is for men to completely destroy a woman’s body, publicly, proudly, for all to see.”
“So many of you wanted to aggressively tell me how disappointed you were in my ‘little boobs’, or how I should be ashamed for being so ‘flat chested’.
Unbelievable: The actress, 27, is known for her stunning looks on the red carpet, but came under fire after wearing a see-through dress to the Valentino fashion show in Rome in July
I have lived in my body for a long time. I am fully aware of the size of my breasts and it does not scare me.
The Don’t Worry Darling star began her post by telling fans that she knew the dress would cause a reaction, but she was “excited” to wear it.
She wrote alongside a slideshow of snapshots: ‘Listen, I knew when I put on that amazing Valentino dress that there was no way there wasn’t going to be a comment about it. Whether negative or positive, we all knew what we were doing.
‘I was excited to wear it, not a wink from me was I nervous. It wasn’t before, during, or even now after.
‘Vulgar’: At the time, she responded to comments from ‘vulgar’ men, as well as those who chose to ‘publicly destroy a woman’s body’ with their comments.
“What has been interesting to see and witness is how easy it is for men to totally destroy a woman’s body, publicly, proudly, for all to see. Do you even do it with your job titles and work emails in your bio?
While acknowledging that this “isn’t the first time and certainly won’t be the last time that a woman will hear what’s going on with her body from a crowd of strangers,” Florence said it was “disturbing” how “vulgar” some men can be
The actress also opened up about her previous body insecurities, revealing that she “couldn’t bear to look at” herself as a teenager.
She added: “It’s not the first time and it certainly won’t be the last time that a woman will hear what’s wrong with her body from a crowd of strangers, what’s worrying is how vulgar some of you men can be.”
Fashionista: Florence proved she wasn’t paying attention to the trolls when she rocked a sheer crop top when she arrived at the Valentino dinner as part of Paris Fashion Week in October
‘Fortunately, I have come to terms with the complexities of my body that make me me. I’m happy with all the ‘flaws’ I couldn’t bear to look at when I was 14.
“So many of you wanted to aggressively tell me how disappointed you were in my ‘little boobs’, or how I should be ashamed for being so ‘flat chested’.
I have lived in my body for a long time. I am fully aware of the size of my breasts and it does not scare me.
The on-screen star went on to say that she was stumped as to why people were “so upset about my breast size and body.”
Passionate: Previously bashing trolls after wearing her stunning pink sheer tulle gown in Rome, Florence criticized those who chose to “publicly destroy a woman’s body”
Florence added: ‘What’s more worrying is… why are you so afraid of breasts? Little? Long? Left? Right? Only one? maybe none?
“It makes me wonder what happened to you to be so happy to be so upset about the size of my breasts and my body.”
The actress stated that she was “so grateful to grow up in a home with very strong, powerful, curvy women” and said that she will continue to “make noise about being comfortable.”
Florence wrote: “I am so thankful to have grown up in a home with very strong, powerful, curvy women. We were raised to find power in the folds of our bodies. To be loud about being comfortable.
Struggles: The actress also opened up about her previous body insecurities, revealing that she “couldn’t stand looking at” herself as a teenager
“It’s always been my mission in this industry to say ‘fuck that,’ whenever someone expects my body to morph into an opinion about what’s sexy or sexually attractive.”
The Lady Macbeth actress told those still ‘loudly’ shaming women in 2020 to ‘grow up’ and ‘respect people’.
‘Bodies of respect. Respect all women. Respect humans. Life will be a lot easier, I promise. And all for two pretty nipples, ”she concluded.
Speaking: The actress stated that she was “so grateful to grow up in a household with very strong, powerful, curvy women”