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Florence Pugh Reveals Midsommar's Dark Impact on Mental Health

11/12/2025

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Florence Pugh said filming Midsommar led to six months of depression.
She immersed herself in the character's grief, which affected her mental health.
After filming, she felt a strong emotional connection to Dani and broke down during the transition to Little Women.
She said the distress was self-inflicted and credited Ari Aster for his unique approach.
The Louis Theroux Podcast is available on Spotify.

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Story summary

Florence Pugh said filming Midsommar led to six months of depression.
She immersed herself in the character's grief, which affected her mental health.
After filming, she felt a strong emotional connection to Dani and broke down during the transition to Little Women.
She said the distress was self-inflicted and credited Ari Aster for his unique approach.
The Louis Theroux Podcast is available on Spotify.