‘East of Eden’ Star Florence Pugh and Finn Cole Hold Hands in Silver-and-Lavender Glam as Their Slow-Burn Romance Steps Into the Spotlight

For years, Florence Pugh has been careful about what she shares of her private life, and she has been just as careful about how she shares it. Her relationship with fellow actor Finn Cole has unfolded in small, quiet steps rather than splashy announcements. This week, the pace changed.

In a Vanity Fair cover story published on September 25, Pugh spoke about the relationship in rare detail. She explained that she doesn’t want to hide it, but she also doesn’t want every part of it put on display. She described feeling stable and secure with Cole, and said that is incredibly valuable in their lives.

Florence Pugh and her boyfriend actor Finn Cole holding hands with Pugh in a sparkling silver gown and corset top and Cole in a dark suit. Florence Pugh and Finn Cole, known for his role as Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders, have been dating since mid-2024, going public with an Instagram post in March 2026 after initial sightings at Glastonbury. Pugh recently described their low-key relationship in a Vanity Fair interview as “solid and safe and sturdy,” noting they prefer privacy while confirming they are happy together.

— Pop Buzz (@popbuzzz_) October 9, 2026

The couple’s latest public moment came in London on Friday, October 9. New photos show Pugh and Cole holding hands as they walk down a softly lit staircase outside a hotel. Pugh wore a sparkling silver gown with a pale corset top, while Cole kept things classic in a dark suit, white shirt and tie.

oh florence pugh looks SO GOOD https://t.co/REiYBwEfhV

— Best of Florence Pugh (@bestofpugh) October 9, 2026

It is the same ensemble she wore to the world premiere of ‘In the Shadows’ at the 70th BFI London Film Festival, where the pair made their red carpet debut as a couple. The gown comes from Wiederhoeft’s Spring 2027 collection, and she finished it with a silver statement necklace and black nail polish. The hotel photos capture a more relaxed, candid side of the evening than the formal carpet.

i need florence pugh astronomically https://t.co/2AQgdNgDXj

— lily 🇵🇸 (@flosfilm) October 9, 2026

The road to this point has been long and gradual. Pugh and Cole, both 30, first sparked dating rumors in July 2024 when they were spotted together at Glastonbury Festival. They were later photographed holding hands at the after-party for ‘The Perfect Couple’ premiere in London that September.

In October 2024, Pugh revealed in an interview with British Vogue that she was dating someone, though she did not name him. In April 2025, Cole attended the premiere of her Marvel film ‘Thunderbolts’ and posted about it, and she replied with a flirty comment that fueled more speculation. Then, on March 31, 2026, she shared an Instagram carousel from a Bulgari event in Milan that included a photo of the pair together.

The couple’s measured approach has made each new appearance feel meaningful. Pugh previously dated Zach Braff from 2019 to 2022, a relationship that attracted heavy tabloid attention. Her more private approach this time appears to be deliberate.

Cole is perhaps best known as Michael Gray in ‘Peaky Blinders’. The two co-starred in ‘Midsommar’ in 2019, though both were in separate relationships at the time. Their shared history in the industry has made their story a favorite among fans who have followed it from the beginning.

The premiere carried added weight because Cole has a major role in the film. ‘In the Shadows’ is a British boxing biopic about Ramla Ali, Britain’s first female Muslim boxing champion, with Jasmine Jobson playing Ali. Cole plays her husband, Richard.

By attending together, the couple turned a professional milestone for him into a shared public moment. The pair had also been spotted enjoying a day out in New York City just the week before. Together, those appearances suggest they are growing more comfortable being seen as a couple.

Pugh has a busy stretch ahead. She is set to appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ as Yelena Belova and in ‘Dune: Part Three’ as Princess Irulan, and she stars as Cathy Ames in Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’. She is also a Bulgari ambassador, a role that connects back to the Milan event where she and Cole made their relationship official on social media.

With that schedule, public appearances alongside Cole may remain rare. That is likely why the hotel staircase photos have drawn so much attention. They show a couple who are happy to be seen together, but on their own terms.

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