Overview
- Speaking on The Louis Theroux Podcast released Nov. 10, Pugh said online attacks on her 2019–2022 relationship with Zach Braff were driven by their 21-year age difference.
- Pugh reiterated that she does not regret defending the relationship, saying she stood up for Braff, for herself, and for her right to make personal choices.
- She said the experience changed how she engages publicly and that she no longer talks about romantic relationships in the press.
- Pugh recalled posting a 2020 Instagram video to address abusive comments and said she turned off comments after seeing hostility directed at Braff.
- She confirmed she is currently in a new relationship without naming her partner and also disclosed previous mental-health struggles, including self-harm, discussed during the interview.