Florence Pugh & Finn Cole: How Long Will They Last?

Florence Pugh, star of East of Eden, and Finn Cole, best known to headline writers as a Peaky Blinders actor, have spent their romance almost entirely out of frame. The couple kept things so quiet that a simple hand-hold in New York counted as news — until they finally walked a red carpet together in London.

The story so far

July 2026The pair are photographed holding hands on a rare outing in New York City, in what outlets described as one of their first public appearances together.
July 2026Yahoo reported that Pugh was wearing what onlookers took to be an engagement ring, sparking speculation the two had not addressed.
September 2026Pugh makes rare comments about the relationship, saying she feels "solid and safe" and explaining why she prefers to keep it private.
October 2026They are spotted shopping together in New York on the release day of her series East of Eden.
October 2026Pugh and Cole make their red carpet debut at the In the Shadows screening at the BFI London Film Festival, his film.
October 2026They step out hand in hand again the following day, and reportedly attended the Albies in London.

Where things stand

Together and newly public: after the London debut, they're still an item, with engagement talk unconfirmed by either of them.

Last updated October 2026.