Florence Pugh and Finn Cole made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the world premiere of his new film, In the Shadows.
The actors, both 30, posed together on Friday, October 9, at Vue West End during the 70th BFI London Film Festival, PEOPLE reported.
Cole, known for Peaky Blinders and Last Breath, stars opposite Jasmine Jobson in the drama.
The film takes its story from the life of British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali.
Pugh Wore a Lavender Wiederhoeft Gown for the Premiere
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Pugh’s gown came from Wiederhoeft’s Spring 2027 collection, with stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray putting together her look. The dress paired a lavender corseted bodice, embellished across the bust, with a sparkling skirt.
She accessorized with a silver statement necklace and matching earrings, finishing the look with black nail polish. Her hair was swept back in loose waves with strands framing her face, while her makeup included rosy blush and a dark pink lip. Cole wore a dark suit with a blue-striped dress shirt and black tie.
Cole Plays Ramla Ali’s Husband in ‘In the Shadows’
Jobson portrays Ali, with Cole playing her husband, Richard Moore. The production company’s synopsis describes Ali as a Somali refugee who pursued boxing without her family’s knowledge and became Britain’s first female Muslim boxing champion.
Anthony Wonke directed the film from a screenplay by Ursula Rani Sarma. Gershwyn Eustache Jnr also appears in the cast. The 117-minute film features English and Somali dialogue. The BFI program lists further festival screenings on October 10 and October 16.
They Made Their Relationship Instagram Official in March
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On March 31, Pugh shared a carousel from Bulgari’s Eclettica event in Milan that opened with a photograph of her standing beside Cole. She captioned the post, “Bvlgari with my boys. Milan, I like your late night pizza 😍.”
The collection also included photographs of Pugh’s green gown and sapphire necklace, along with a shot of her hugging her manager, George Freeman.
Cole shared his own pictures from the evening, including one of Pugh sitting on a sofa and another of the couple with Bulgari chief executive Laura Burdese, The Standard reported.
Cole Had Already Supported Pugh at the ‘Thunderbolts*’ Premiere
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Cole attended the London premiere of Thunderbolts* on April 22, 2025, joining a group photograph with Pugh and her family and friends.
He later shared pictures from the event on Instagram, writing, “Thunderbolts Premiere in London, go WATCH.” Pugh responded with a melting-face emoji.
More recently, the two were photographed holding hands during a July 2026 outing in New York. Cole also joined Pugh at the East of Eden premiere after-party on September 30, appearing with her in another group photograph, as ELLE documented.
Pugh Has Explained How Much She Wants to Share
Pugh confirmed she was dating someone in a British Vogue interview published in September 2024, without identifying her partner. “I’m allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core,” she said. She also spoke about the difference between the excitement of falling in love and a relationship that could last.
In her Vanity Fair cover story, published September 25, 2026, Pugh described feeling “solid and safe and sturdy” with Cole. “I don’t want to be a secret, but I also don’t want everything to be divulged,” she said. Asked how they met, she declined to share the story.
She also told the magazine that she felt less compelled to document her life online and expected her Instagram account to become increasingly focused on work.