Florence Pugh’s Venice strut, iconic cocktail & the drama we can't forget

    Throwback to when Florence Pugh’s carefree strut in Venice with an Aperol Spritz overshadowed feud rumors and became an iconic moment of 2022.

    Florence Pugh (Source: Marca)

    Florence Pugh (Source: Marca)

    Ah, 2022 - a year of drama, style, and Florence Pugh’s iconic unbothered energy that had us all talking. Remember when the captivating actress effortlessly silenced feud whispers, all while enjoying an Aperol Spritz amidst the romantic backdrop of Venice? Amid the buzz of a supposed conflict between Florence and Olivia Wilde, Pugh's sassy strut in Venice, captured in a video shared by her stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray, was a symbolic midle finger to the rumor mill.

    A cocktail to remember

    The video featured Florence, dressed in a jaw-dropping purple Valentino, giving a cheeky cheers to the camera. “Florence Pugh avoiding the conference and its drama at the Venice Film Festival and enjoying a spritz. This is what I call iconic behaviour, no one is doing it like her,” one fan had tweeted. Truly, who could blame her? We’d all trade a tedious press conference for a spirited cocktail.

    Feud, what feud?

    Despite her absence from the movie's press conference, Pugh later dazzled at the red-carpet premiere of Don’t Worry Darling. Yet, the most touching moment wasn’t just her shimmering black tulle Valentino gown. It was her grandmother, Granzo Pat, who joined her as her date. Pugh shared, “She has always been beauty and grace, but to see her so proud and so natural when hundreds of people were watching and cheering was truly remarkable.” Talk about a heartwarming moment.

    Florence Pugh (Source: Metro)

    Olivia Wilde, trying to quell the ever-present whispers, had simply described Pugh as a force. Truly, between her undeniable talent and her ability to make waves with a simple stroll, who could argue with that description? So, here's a toast to Florence Pugh - for giving us one of the most unforgettable moments of 2022 and proving that sometimes, the best way to respond to the noise is with a confident smile, an iconic outfit, and a chilled Aperol Spritz in hand.

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