Florence Pugh Called 'Pudgy' In Braless Dress That 'Flirtatiously' Exposes Her Back

By Evie Scott on January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

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Florence Pugh has been body-shamed as a photo of her at the Dune: Part 2 premiere resurfaces on social media. In early 2024, the actress showed off her curves in an unusual, Grecian-style gown, showcasing her sizzling figure in a braless look as she braved a revealing top. Exposing her back in a long-pleated skirt teamed with a backless top, Florence also flashed some sideboob while ditching the bra, going viral in minutes for her red carpet appearance. Earlier this month, a fan feed on Instagram reposted a close-up of the 29-year-old in her gray gown, leading to a mixed response that included fat-shaming remarks.

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Florence Pugh Stuns In Backless Sideboob Dress

Scroll for all the photos. Modeling a crepe-effect, two-piece gown from the Valentino brand she fronts, Florence wowed in her floaty look, wearing a maxi skirt and overlay top forming a draping effect at the front.

Exposing plenty of sideboob as she flashed her braless cleavage, the British sensation also showed off her shapely arms and shoulders, rocking a halter effect and high neckline while donning Cleopatra-style, winged eyeliner.

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Hiding her platform heels beneath her floor-length gown, Florence kept glam with a glowy face of makeup, lifting her cheekbones with bronzer and highlighter while wearing silvery eyeshadow. The A-lister added a rosy lip to coordinate with her cheek blush, completing her look with edgy curved earrings and a silver manicure. UsWeeklynoted that Florence's dress was "flirtatious" on account of its exposed back.

"Pudgy," one hater wrote, although others did jump in to defend Florence. Going a little softer with their approach, but nonetheless shaming Florence, another said: "She doesn't have the body to wear this! Not everything made is meant for every1! It takes away from her natural beauty. The outfit n the glam."

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Sunkissed In Skimpy Bikini In Ibiza

Florence showed way more skin in this 2022 photo as she waded through shallow ocean waters while in Ibiza, Spain. Flaunting her killer waistline in a ribbed, baby-blue bikini, she hiked up her bottoms while enjoying the shore, showing off her wet hair and a fierce tan.

Proving she's confident in her own skin as she spoke in 2023, Florence stated: “I speak the way I do about my body because I’m not trying to hide the cellulite on my thigh or the squidge in between my arm and my boob: I would much rather lay it all out."

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Bikini Bombshell Not Afraid To 'Show Too Much'

Continuing, Florence Pugh added: “I think the scariest thing for me are the instances where people have been upset that I’ve shown ‘too much’ of myself.” This photo, meanwhile, showed Florence enjoying the company of pal Will Poulter, who joined her for her sun-soaked travels.

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