‘Dune: Part Three’ Star Florence Pugh Turns Heads With Stunning New Magazine Cover

Florence Pugh has spent the past few years balancing an increasingly packed slate of blockbuster franchise work with the kind of introspective, personal storytelling that first put her on the map. Between Marvel commitments and acclaimed dramas, the British actress has become one of the industry’s most in-demand names, making any rare moment of reflection from her feel especially notable.

That reflection is exactly what anchors her latest magazine cover. Pugh graces the September cover of ELLE Spain, photographed by Mariano Vivanco in a long mohair-style cape coat, cashmere ribbed sweater, and matching knit shorts, paired with a belt and suede knee-high boots, all from Max Mara.

The issue leans into a theme of returning to routine with intention, framing the fall season not as a countdown to daily chaos but as a chance to recenter and prioritize wellbeing. Pugh’s cover interview fits squarely into that message, with the actress opening up about what success genuinely means to her at this stage of her career.

“El éxito consiste en cuidarse a sí misma, en ‘haber aprendido a parar,'” Pugh told ELLE Spain, describing success as learning to take care of herself and, above all, having learned how to stop.

That message of intentional pause threads through the rest of the September issue as well, which frames wellness less as a passing trend and more as a broader lifestyle shift. Alongside Pugh’s cover story, the issue features interviews with actor-director duo Victoria Luengo and Rodrigo Sorogoyen, discussing their creative partnership in Spanish cinema, as well as reggaeton star Karol G reflecting on her roots and evolving sense of femininity.

The issue also spotlights Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto as he pushes toward his first podium finish, alongside musicians Charlotte Cardin and Pablo López discussing their newest albums. Rounding out the cultural coverage, the magazine profiles actress and UN Spotlight Initiative global ambassador Cecilia Suárez, who is currently starring in the Madrid production of “El invencible verano de Liliana.”

Beyond its celebrity interviews, ELLE Spain’s September issue includes its annual Fashion Book, a seasonal style guide covering everything from school-inspired tailoring and revived plaid prints to ’80s-influenced silhouettes and investment-worthy coats. The issue also continues its ELLE 40×40 commemorative series, this time spotlighting forty Spanish women shaping the future of science and technology.

Pugh’s ELLE Spain cover arrives during an especially active stretch for the actress, who has spent much of the year balancing her ongoing role as Yelena Belova in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a steady stream of press and fashion coverage. Her willingness to speak candidly about rest and self-care in this interview marks a notably grounded moment amid what’s been a packed year of franchise commitments and public appearances.

The cover also continues Pugh’s history of headlining major fashion publications, following previous cover stories and editorial features across various international editions of Vogue and Elle throughout her career. Her presence on this particular cover, paired with the issue’s broader theme of slowing down, positions her as something of a fitting messenger for ELLE’s late-summer editorial direction.

With the magazine emphasizing beauty, wellness, and cultural reflection throughout its September pages, Pugh’s remarks about learning to pause offer a personal throughline for readers navigating their own return to routine. Whether her comments reflect a broader shift in how she’s approaching her career going forward remains to be seen, but for now, the message resonates as a timely reminder heading into the fall season.

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