Celebrity3 min(s) read
Published 15:26 05 Aug 2026 GMT
Florence Pugh has opened up about some of the intimate scenes that she took part in during the early stages of her career.
The British actress has starred in some of the biggest films of the past few years, including the likes of Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two.
Now 30, it's fair to say that the actor behind Marvel's Yelena Belova is experienced, with more than a decade of work under her belt.
Pugh sat down with Louis Theroux on his podcast to speak about what she had experienced so far in her acting career.
She revealed that while she has featured in several sex scenes over the years, some were "completely inappropriate," upon reflection.
Reflecting on her past experiences, Pugh said that there were times that directors crossed lines, though she has always been able to voice her boundaries.
Speaking to Theroux, she admitted: “I did a lot of my sex scenes before that was even a job,” much to his surprise.
"I'm quite confident, I'm quite happy in my skin, and I've always been able to make sure that I'm heard," she explained.
"That being said, even though I know that I felt that at the time, there are plenty of things that I remember where it was just completely inappropriate to have asked me to do that, to have directed me in that way."
She did praise the introduction of intimacy coordinators into the entertainment industry too, adding: "My view is changing about it as well because I'm now having fantastic experiences with intimacy coordinators."
Intimacy coordinators were introduced to the industry around 2018, and became more prominent following the #MeToo movement.
These professionals help ensure actors' safety and comfort during intimate scenes.
Pugh praised skilled coordinators who enhance the portrayal of intimacy, but she also recounted working with one who made her feel uncomfortable and awkward.
“I’ve also had a s**t example where someone just made it so weird and so awkward and really wasn’t helpful and kind of was just like wanting to be a part of the set in a way that wasn't helpful, and I think it's a job that's still figuring itself out,” she explained.
Overall, she thinks it is a positive change, as they can add some background on the emotional and narrative context of a scene.
“I was like, oh, this is what I’ve been missing, understanding the dance of intimacy as opposed to just shooting a sex scene,” Pugh added.
She said that this has led to a better understanding of the characters and the relevant scene.
