Florence Pugh, known for her fearless approach to acting, recently shared her experiences with roles that pushed her beyond her limits. In a candid conversation on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, the 29-year-old We Live In Time actress discussed the importance of self-care and how she learned to set boundaries after giving too much to previous roles. Reflecting on her intense performance in Midsommar, she admitted that the process took a significant toll on her, leaving her “broken for a long time” afterward.
Pugh explained that she had to learn how to protect herself and not push too far for the sake of her craft. “I definitely felt like I abused myself in the places that I got myself to go to,” she said, acknowledging the emotional and psychological strain involved in fully embodying such complex characters. While she expressed pride in her work and has no regrets about the movie, she emphasized that she learned valuable lessons from the experience, particularly the need to respect her own well-being.
This insight into her growth as an actress highlights the mental and emotional costs actors sometimes face in their pursuit of authenticity, and how maintaining self-respect is vital in such a demanding industry.
