She made her acting debut in 2014 in the drama film The Falling.
Pugh gained recognition in 2016 for her lbride in the independeeading role as a young nt drama Lady Macbeth
Pugh's international breakthrough came in 2019 with her portrayals of professional wrestler Paige in the biographical sports film Fighting with My Family
She has played Yelena Belova in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Black Widow(2021)