Florence Pugh recently had an emotional revelation about her family history that left her completely stunned. During an appearance on No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski, the Fighting with My Family star dove into a fascinating conversation about her ancestry—only to discover something she never saw coming.
As the discussion unfolded, Porowski steered the conversation toward Pugh’s great-great-great-grandparents, teasing an unexpected connection. He mentioned a woman named Johanna and a Welshman named Louis Pugh, who eventually got married and started a family.
At this point, Pugh excitedly jumped in, realizing the significance of the name. “That’s where the Pugh came in!” she exclaimed, clearly thrilled by the revelation.
But the biggest surprise was yet to come. Porowski then revealed that Johanna and Louis had a daughter, and when Florence saw the name, she was completely floored. “No! Florence?! Florence Pugh.”
Overwhelmed with emotion, the Dune: Part Two and Midsommar actress admitted she had no idea that another Florence Pugh had existed in her family tree. Even more shockingly, her parents weren’t aware either! “I was named after the city. My mom’s gonna scream,” she said, clearly taken aback by the coincidence.
For those curious, the original Florence Pugh was born on November 25, 1882—more than a century before the modern-day star.
This unexpected discovery left Pugh visibly moved, proving that sometimes, history has a way of repeating itself in the most surprising ways!