Florence Pugh and Zach Braff have been a hot topic in the celebrity world, especially after their unexpected breakup. Fans are curious about the couple’s relationship history, the reasons behind their split, and the impact of their over 20-year age gap. So, what really happened between Florence Pugh and Zach Braff, and why did they go their separate ways?
Let’s dive into the details of Florence Pugh and Zach Braff’s relationship and breakup.
Who is Florence Pugh’s ex-boyfriend?
Florence Pugh was dating actor and director Zach Braff.
He is known for his performance in the series Scrubs for which he was nominated for an Emmy and three Golden Globe Award nominations. Additionally, he is known for his theatrical works in plays like Macbeth, and Twelfth Night. In 1997, he made his directorial debut with Lionel on a Sunday, a short film. Later, in 2004, he directed Garden State which became a huge critical and commercial success. Braff was recently seen in the ongoing drama Bad Monkey.
Florence Pugh and Zach Braff’s breakup explained
The duo first interacted in 2018 when Braff praised Pugh on X (formally Twitter) for her performance in Lady Macbeth. Further, the duo collaborated on a short film named In the Time It Takes to Get There. A month later, Pugh and Braff sparked dating rumors when they were seen holding hands in NY. This was followed by an Instagram picture from their trip to Disneyland. Soon, the Black Widow actress confirmed their relationship while responding to a critic. (via People)
However, trouble arose when Florence Pugh and Zach Braff’s 20-year age gap was criticized by fans. The trolling reached a peak when Pugh was called out for the age gap in the comment section of her Instagram birthday tribute to Braff. In 2022, the couple decided to part ways with Pugh making a revelation in Harper Bazaar’s cover story. She said that the two secretly ended their relationship and kept it away from the limelight to avoid backlash. However, the actor duo continued to remain friends despite the split.
Recently, Pugh recalled her past relationship with Braff with British Vogue while addressing her feud with Olivia Wilde. She stated while remembering the difficult times facing scrutiny:
”I had to be public in the past because people were bullying me and bullying my partner. Mine and Zach’s relationship was actually quite private until it was nasty, and I could see the toll that it was taking on him and us and our families. And that’s when I spoke out. I think for anyone I’m with, I want to protect them.”
In the same interview, Pugh confirmed to be dating someone else but chose to remain tight-lipped about the relationship.
