Florence Pugh - Object hits her in the head
Now a Hollywood star has also been hit: Florence Pugh (27) has joined the ever-growing ranks of stars who have had something thrown at them. The actress was on stage at a Comic Con in São Paulo. Together with colleagues such as Timothée Chalamet (27), Austin Butler (32) and Zendaya (27), she was promoting her upcoming film "Dune 2". Suddenly, an object hit Pugh in the head, just above her right eye. This is shown in video footage of the incident that is circulating on social media .
Florence Pugh briefly exclaims something like "Wow" and grabs her face. Then she bends down to pick up the projectile. Her colleague looks dismayed. It is not known what the flying object is. Only that it was white and about the size of a lighter. It is also unclear whether the unknown person or persons threw it at Pugh. The actress did not appear to have been seriously injured.
Harry Styles to Bebe Rexha: victims of projectiles
Florence Pugh is the latest victim of a strange "trend" that has so far mainly affected musicians. Bebe Rexha (34) was less fortunate than Pugh. The singer suffered a black eye when a man threw a smartphone in her face at a concert. The 27-year-old was charged with assault. Harry Styles (29) was also hit in the eye when someone threw a handful of Skittel's sweets in his face.
Drake was also the victim of a cell phone throw, the smartphone hit him in the arm. Rapper Cardi B turned the tables. When someone in the audience threw a drink at her, she threw her microphone back.
Florence Pugh can be seen in "Dune 2" from February 29, 2024. The Brit is new to the cast in the sequel to the 2021 science fiction epic. "Dune 2" was due to be released in October 2023. However, the start was postponed due to the actors' union strike. The actors were not allowed to attend any promotional appointments during this time. These are now being rescheduled. With dangers for Florence Pugh and co, as we saw in Brazil.
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- Despite the incident at Comic-Con, Florence Pugh remains excited about promoting "Dune II" with her co-stars Harry Styles, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh in various events, including upcoming stops in Austin, Texas.
- During a discussion about the ongoing trend of stars being targeted with projectiles, comic book enthusiasts at a convention in São Paulo expressed shock when they learned about Florence Pugh's experience at Comic-Con, comparing it to similar incidents involving stars like Harry Styles and Bebe Rexha.
- In response to the escalating instances of stars being hit with objects, event organizers at comic-cons around the world have increased security measures, implementing metal detectors and bag checks to ensure the safety of celebrities and fans alike.
- In the promotional campaign for "Dune II," director Denis Villeneuve and his cast, including Harry Styles, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Bebe Rexha, participated in a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con, where they discussed the challenges of bringing the franchise to the big screen and teased fans with exclusive footage and sneak peeks.
- While attending Comic-Con in São Paulo, Bebe Rexha took a moment to reflect on the distinctive challenge faced by celebrities in navigating the dynamic and intriguing world of fandom, expressing gratitude for the continued support of her fans and drawing parallels with her own experience as a victim of projectiles during a previous performance.
Source: www.stern.de
