Florence Pugh says she is “protecting” herself on film sets and no longer tolerates “bullshit” behaviour, including rudeness toward crews and misogynistic conduct. In interviews, she frames the change as something she has become more confident about over time, describing her growing ability to set expectations and respond when the working environment feels wrong.

Pugh also connects her approach to the people she chooses to work with, saying she wants to be around professionals who share the same standards. She lists behaviours such as showing up on time and maintaining respectful conduct, and she says she will not allow colleagues to be rude to the crew or be misogynistic. Several outlets cite that she is “better and better” at this as her career progresses.

While all coverage centres on her remarks in an interview with Elle, outlets differ in how much they include about her recent or upcoming projects. Some focus narrowly on her “bullshit” and “don’t be rude” message, while others add career context around what she is working on next.