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The star defended her ex-boyfriend after he received criticism for their 21-year age gap.

Florence Pugh has zero regrets about speaking out on her exs behalf.

In April 2020, Pugh posted a four-minute video on Instagramdefending their relationship.

Florence Pugh Reveals Why She Defended Ex-Boyfriend Zach Braff

Thats when I spoke out.

I think for anyone Im with, I want to protect them.

Its not nice knowing that people are saying the worst things Ive ever read about someone that I love.

Florence Pugh and Zach Braff arrive at the “A Good Person” UK Premiere

So that was necessary.

Pugh also acknowledged that the public scrutiny they faced wasnt unique.

I think any relationship in this limelight is going to be stressed.

I automatically get a lumpy throat when I talk about it.

However, the two proved they werestill on good termswhenBraff posted a birthday tributeto Pugh in January 2023.

They went on to promoteA Good Person, which he directed and she starred in, later that year.

So we love each other a lot.