Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh was spotted enjoying a refreshingly normal day out, stocking up on road trip snacks with her rumoured fiancé, actor Finn Cole. The pair, who have been romantically linked since last September, were photographed at a service station on Monday, with the 29-year-old star looking a world away from her usual red carpet glamour.
A Low-Key Outing for the A-List Pair
In candid snaps, the British actress appeared fresh-faced and dressed down, focusing on the important task of selecting crisps and chocolate for the journey. Her companion, Finn Cole, 30, best known for playing Michael Gray in the hit BBC series Peaky Blinders, was by her side. The couple have yet to publicly confirm their relationship status, but reports have consistently linked them since they were seen leaving an after-party together in London in September 2023.
The sighting follows August reports that the pair had become engaged after finding "something special" together. A source close to the couple previously told The Sun that they had "been in a bubble getting to know each other away from the spotlight" and were planning to get hitched.
From Friends to Future Spouses?
Pugh and Cole's connection reportedly spans years of friendship before it blossomed into romance. They were seen partying together at Glastonbury Festival, and Florence had publicly shown support for his career moves, including his role in the play Red Speedo.
While not naming Cole directly, Florence confirmed she was in a relationship during an October 2024 interview with Vogue. She described falling in love as "magic" and revealed a new, more measured approach to romance. "I'm allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core, as opposed to racing into that," she explained, adding that she is ready to start a family.
Thriving Careers Alongside Private Romance
Both actors are at the peak of their professions. Finn Cole rose to fame in Peaky Blinders, starring alongside his brother, Joe Cole. Florence Pugh's career has skyrocketed with roles in major films like Midsommar, Little Women, and Marvel's Black Widow and the upcoming Thunderbolts. Cole showed his support by joining her on the red carpet for the latter in April 2024.
Pugh has also been vocal about facing public scrutiny, famously hitting back at trolls who criticised her for a sheer Valentino gown in 2023. She questioned how her "nipples" could "offend" people and stated the vicious backlash proved there was "so much more work to do" regarding public attitudes towards women's bodies.
The actress was first discovered while a student at St Edward's School in Oxford. Her breakthrough role came in The Falling (2014), followed by critically acclaimed performances in Lady Macbeth and The Little Drummer Girl.
