During a panel discussion at the CCXP event in São Paulo, Brazil, actress Florence Pugh was hit in the face by a thrown object. Pugh was promoting the upcoming film "Dune Part Two" when the incident occurred. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, showing Pugh being struck in the face with what appears to be a phone or another small object. The object hit Pugh near her eye, causing her to immediately grab her face in pain.
The incident happened while Pugh was speaking on stage alongside her co-stars Timothée Chalamet and Oscar Isaac, as well as director Denis Villeneuve. Following the incident, Pugh briefly left the stage but later returned to finish the panel.
There is no indication as to who threw the object or why they did it, and it is unclear if there was any particular motive or intended target. The incident was widely condemned on social media, with fans expressing their concern and support for Pugh. Pugh herself has not made any public statements about the incident.
Florence Pugh is a rising star in Hollywood, known for her performances in films such as "Little Women" and "Midsommar". She joined the cast of "Dune Part Two" as Liet-Kynes, a new character introduced in the sequel to the 2021 film "Dune".
Despite the incident, the "Dune Part Two" panel continued and the film's cast and crew continued to answer questions from fans. The incident has sparked conversations about safety and security at public events, as well as the behavior of fans towards celebrities.
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