Florence Pugh shaved her head as a bold act of personal empowerment and artistic authenticity. She first revealed the look at the 2023 Met Gala, where she debuted a dramatic buzzcut paired with a white Valentino gown and feathered headpiece.
The decision wasn’t for a movie role but a conscious move to strip away vanity and focus on raw, unfiltered self-expression, challenging traditional Hollywood beauty standards.
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Later, while filming We Live in Time, she chose to shave her head again on camera rather than use a bald cap, in order to fully embody her character—a chef battling ovarian cancer. The physical process left her body in shock, highlighting the emotional and physical commitment she brought to the role. For Pugh, the buzzcut became a powerful symbol of vulnerability, strength, and freedom.