Florence Pugh revealed that she and Zach Braff ended their three-year relationship earlier this year.
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, and their 21-year age gap combined with their penchant for privacy quickly made them the focus of paparazzi, tabloid headlines, and derogatory remarks from fans. Pugh explained in an interview for the September issue ofthat she found the whole spectacle surrounding their relationship to be totally cruel and unnecessary.
, which Braff wrote specifically with Pugh in mind for the starring role. She said, “The movie that we made together genuinely was probably one of my most favorite experiences. It felt like a very natural and easy thing to do.” The project also helped give her clarity on the type of acting career she wants to cultivate, explaining, “I feel like I am now getting into this groove in my career where I’m knowing what I can take, what I give, and what I will not accept anymore.