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Truth about Florence Pugh’s Rare Medical Condition and Voice

Florence Pugh has a raspy voice.

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Truth about Florence Pugh's Rare Medical Condition and Voice
Truth about Florence Pugh's Rare Medical Condition and Voice

Florence Pugh rose to international fame in 2019 through her amazing performance as Saraya Knight / Paige in Fighting with My Family, Dani in Midsommar, and Amy March in Little Women.

For her performance in the latter, she even got herself a nomination at several Award shows, including one at the Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Pugh then became the heartthrob of millions when she portrayed the role of Yelena Belova in Marvel Studios’ Black Widow.

And if you have been caught up with everything the talented English actress has done in the entertainment industry, you might be familiar that she has a raspy voice, particularly when her character is in moments of distress like her crying scenes in Midsommar.

Florence Pugh is diagnosed with a rare medical condition

If you are one of those wondering what’s with her raspy voice, then you should know that it’s due to her rare medical condition. And her rare medical condition or rare disease is called tracheomalacia.

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When Pugh was on the cover of Vogue Magazine in January 2020, the actress opened up about many things, including the reason behind her raspy voice. During the cover issue, the magazine pointed out that the actress has a worldly and cheerful voice with a rasp.

Pugh revealed that the rasp is due to her childhood illness. Between the ages of three and six, the English actress resided in Spain with her family; her parents, Clinton and Deborah Pugh, and two older siblings, Arabella and Sebastian [when Pugh was seven, she became an older sister to Rafaela].

The Pugh family’s move to Spain was to seek treatment for Florence’s health issues because her family believed that Spain’s warmer weather and air would help her. Later, it was found that the actress was diagnosed with a rare medical condition named tracheomalacia.

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It means that her trachea partially collapses after she breathes. And when Florence was just a toddler, she had to pay a visit to hospitals multiple times. But as time passed, her condition became good, and Florence said that she now has “a very scary cough.”

Boston Children’s Hospital further explains tracheomalacia: “This means that when your child exhales, the trachea narrows or collapses so much that it may feel hard to breathe. This may lead to a vibrating noise or cough.”

“Tacheomalacia can result in recurring respiratory illnesses or make it difficult to recover from a respiratory illness.”

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And due to Florence being diagnosed with tracheomalacia, it was hard for her to film an emotional scene in the 2019 movie Midsommar, where Florence’s character is sobbing hysterically. And during the post-production stage, the tone of her crying had to be amplified.

The 26-year-old actress later gave a little insight into the filming of that scene via an Instagram post on March 10, 2021. She posted a picture from that scene and wrote, “Truly, these women made this scene possible. It was TERRIFYING. As terrifying as it was to watch, it was to read and know we had to do it.”

“I’ve never been an actor that finds it easy to cry on camera, it’s something very personal to me and despite finding all other aspects of acting exciting and thrilling, I find crying very scary, and at some points in my career, directors [have had] to change the scene because I couldn’t do it.”

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In the end, Florence credited the sisterhood she found with her co-stars that helped her through that crying scene as she felt safe, loved, and respected. “It only happened because I had them.”

Florence Pugh continues to be extra cautious due to tracheomalacia

During Pugh’s appearance on the Sue Perkins: An Hour Or So With… podcast on July 8, 2020, the actress talked about how she still is extra cautious. Additionally, she said her mother suggested Pugh should return to Los Angeles when the COVID-19 pandemic started.

She said, “I’ve had this breathing thing since I was tiny, so my mum’s always had to be aware of new diseases, new illnesses that could potentially really hurt me. So she’s been kind of barking about this since December.”

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“And then when it [COVID-19 pandemic] really got serious, my mom… said I think you should go back to the clean air. I raced back here [Los Angeles], and I’ve just been staying put.”

As the Marvel star went on, she stated that due to her “funky trachea” and “floppy larynx,” she is on a stricter lockdown than other people. She said that due to her medical condition, she often gets sicker than those without it.

Florence Pugh with her mother Deborah Pugh

Florence Pugh with her mother, Deborah Pugh (Photo: Instagram)

As a result, she was cautious and scrubbed everything down in her house. “Well, they’re just a b—h. They’re getting better as I get older. But I’ll tell you what it is. It doesn’t matter how strong I am now. When I was a kid, I was always ill.”

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“But now that I’m older, I don’t [easily] get ill, but when I do, it’s the same intensity as it was when I was always ill. So I just have to be really careful. With something like this, I don’t think I’d have too much fun,” Pugh concluded.

Furthermore, Pugh mentioned that when she was a child, she was told there would be trachea transplants in the future. However, she is not sure if she wants to get a transplant and change how she sounds.

And while her diagnosis with tracheomalacia might be painful on some occasions, it has never become an obstacle on her way to rising in the entertainment industry. Besides, she now has become a successful actress with a voice recognizable by everyone.

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Dipesh is an experienced writer who has been covering entertainment news and stories for more than two years. Presently, he writes stories for Glamour Buff and GB Issue.

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Who Are Abigail Cowen’s Parents? A Look into Her Family Life

Abigail Cowen’s parents are very supportive of her acting career.

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A Look Into Abigail Cowen Parents And Siblings

Abigail Cowen is a rising star in the entertainment industry, known for her captivating performances on both the small and big screens. She is famous for portraying the role of Bloom in the Netflix series FateThe Winx Saga.

As her fame grows, fans have become more curious about the people behind the star, especially her parents. In this article, we will closely examine Abigail’s family life and shed some light on her parents and siblings.

Meet Abigail Cowen’s parents

Abigail was born to her mother, Leslie LeMasters, and her father, Andrew Cowen, who hails from Florida. She also has a younger brother named Dawson Cowen.

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Her father is the owner of Foundation Packing Inc, which is located in Florida. He graduated from Stetson University, where he studied Business Administration and Management.

Andrew’s company is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service and support to its clients in providing packaging solutions such as cartooning, case packing, labeling, depositing, and filling.

On September 11, 2020, Abigail posted a video on her Instagram featuring her mom and dad that shared the moment of 1999. She captioned the video, “mom & dad – 1999”

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Abigail’s parents supported her in her acting career from the very beginning. Her interest in becoming an actress was noticed by her mother when she was in fourth grade. As a result, her mother enrolled her in acting classes to support her passion.

Abigail posted a throwback photo on her Instagram account on October 14, 2019, to celebrate Mother’s Day with her followers. The picture featured her, her younger brother Dawson, and her mother Leslie when they were younger.

In the post’s caption, Abigail wrote a heartfelt message in which she expressed her admiration for her mother. She described her as an exceptional and selfless person with a heart of gold who always brings joy to those around her.

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Abigail also praised LeMaster for her dedication to her children and recognized her for providing spiritual guidance and teaching the importance of love and self-acceptance.

The post was a beautiful tribute to her mother, showcasing her deep love and appreciation for her.

Abigail Cowen’s brother is pursuing a medical degree

The actress of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina shares a close bond with her brother too. As per his LinkedIn, Dawson is pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He began his studies at the university in 2021.

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Before enrolling at Arkansas, Dawson completed his Bachelor of Science in Health Science at the University of Florida. He aspires to establish a career in emergency medicine as a physician and paramedic for the United States Military.

Back in 2016, both brother and sister teamed up with the residents of Gainesville to end the creepy clown sightings occurring on the streets of Florida.

During an interview with Alex Loreno of WUFT, Dawson explained that he participated in the march alongside the other residents to ensure the safety of girls walking alone and might feel threatened by the clowns.

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Know more about Abigail Cowen

Abigail was born on March 18, 1998, in Gainesville, Florida, where she spent her childhood on a farm. She started her acting career at the age of 17, playing the role of Brooklyn in Fox’s Red Band Society.

Abigail Cowen in a white jacket

Abigail Cowen in a white jacket (Image Source: Instagram)

She then landed the role of Vicki Charmichael in the second season of Netflix’s Stranger Things in 2017.

Between 2017 and 2018, Abigail starred as Mia Tanner in CBS’s Wisdom of the Crowd and portrayed Eliza Hunter in Freeform’s The Fosters. She also played Ricochet in YouTube’s The Power Couple in 2018. In 2020, she debuted as Adrienne in the film I Still Believe.

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In 2021, Abigail was featured as Fiona in the production Witch Hunt. She also played Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and then between 2021 to 2022, she played the lead role in Fate: The Winx Saga.

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‘Stranger Things’ Actress Maya Hawke’s Net Worth Revealed

Know how rich Maya Hawke is!

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Maya Hawke’s Net Worth – How Rich Is She?

Maya Hawke is a rising star in the entertainment industry, known for her captivating performances on both the big and small screens. 

Her breakout role came in 2019 when she appeared as Robin Buckley in the third season of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things

Since then, Hawke’s fame has continued to rise, leading many to wonder about her net worth and her acting career throughout the years.

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Maya Hawke’s net worth revealed – Her career explored

Hawke is a young actress with an estimated net worth of $3 million. She has proven herself to be a talented and versatile actress, capable of delivering powerful performances in a range of genres. 

The 24-year-old actress made her debut in 2017 as Jo March in the BBC miniseries adaptation of Little Women and has since appeared in several films and television shows.

Her breakout role came in 2019 when she played Robin in the third season of Netflix’s sci-fi horror series Stranger Things. Her performance was widely praised by fans, and she quickly became a fan favorite. 

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In addition to her work on Stranger Things, she has also appeared in many other notable projects, including Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and the thriller film Human Capital.

Maya Hawke in Stranger Things alongside fellow co-stars Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo.

Maya Hawke in Stranger Things alongside fellow co-stars Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo. (Source: maya_hawke/Instagram)

In 2020, Hawke starred in Gia Coppola’s film, Mainstream, alongside Andrew Garfield. The same year, she guest starred in the miniseries The Good Lord Bird.

In 2021, she starred in a spin-off podcast series based on her Stranger Things character, Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins, and also appeared in The Playboy Interview, in which she played Helen Gurley Brown.

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Looking forward, the actress shows no signs of slowing down. In 2022, she starred in Netflix’s dark comedy film Do Revenge alongside Camila Mendes.

In addition, she lent her voice to an animated series called Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, which premiered on Disney Channel on February 10, 2023.

Hawke has also been cast in Bradley Cooper’s biographical film about Leonard Bernstein, Maestro, as well as in the upcoming film Asteroid City.

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Maya Hawke is also a singer

Hawke is not only an actress but also a talented singer. She draws inspiration from folk music and renowned lyricists such as Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Joni Mitchell. 

Her music career began in August 2019 when she released her first two singles, ‘To Love a Boy’ and ‘Stay Open,’ which were written and recorded with Jesse Harris. 

Hawke’s first solo live performances as a musician were in early 2020, where she headlined gigs in New York City supported by talented musicians. 

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In March 2020, she released her first single ‘By Myself’ and announced her debut album titled Blush

Despite the timing coinciding with the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Hawke went ahead with the album’s release in August 2020. 

To promote Blush, she made her first-ever musical guest appearance on The Today Show in late August 2020. 

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Her music career continued to flourish, and she released her second album, Moss, in September 2022, alongside the single ‘Thérèse.’ 

Hawke’s versatile talents extend beyond acting and singing, as she has also had success as a model. 

At the start of her career, she modeled for Vogue, following in the footsteps of her mother, Uma Thurman, and grandmother, Nena Thurman. 

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In 2016, she was selected as the face of AllSaints’ collection, a British fashion retailer. Her modeling career continued to flourish, and in September 2022, she modeled for Calvin Klein’s FW22 Underwear campaign, cementing her status as a fashion icon.

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Who Is ‘Bridgerton’ Actress Adjoa Andoh’s Husband? How Many Children Does She Have?

Learn more about Adjoa Andoh’s personal life.

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Inside Adjoa Andoh’s Husband And Their Children

Adjoa Andoh is a British actress who has been married to her husband Howard Cunnell for over two decades.

With her fantastic performance as Lady Danbury in the Netflix hit series Bridgerton, many wondered about the actress’ personal life.

In particular, fans are interested in learning more about her husband, their married life, and if they shared any children.

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Who is Adjoa Andoh’s husband? Her married life explored

As mentioned earlier, Andoh is married to Cunnell. He is a lecturer, writer, scuba diving instructor, and lifeguard and holds a Doctorate from the University of London.

Cunnell has written several novels, including Terry Godden, Father’s and Sons, The Sea on Fire, Marine Boy, and Jack Kerouac, On the Road – The Original Scroll.

Adjoa Andoh with her husband Howard Cunnell.

Adjoa Andoh with her husband Howard Cunnell. (Source: adjoa.andoh/Instagram)

His renowned memoir Fathers and Sons was featured as the week’s Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4.

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According to Cunnell’s official website, his book The Sea on Fire “tracks new noir territory” and incorporates elements from his experience as a dive master and scuba instructor.

He is also the contributing editor of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road – The Original Scroll (Viking, 2007), dubbed “the live version for our day” by the New York Times.

The Painter’s Friend, his most recent work, was called “matchless…exquisitely gorgeous” and “one of the best books of the year,” according to The Irish Times.

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Andoh and Cunnell met in 1994 when Howard took over the bookshop at Battersea Arts Centre, where Andoh’s theatre company called Wild Iris had an office. 

As per The Guardian, Andoh would regularly bring her daughter, who she had from her previous relationship, to spend time in the bookstore, and Cunnell would often tell children’s stories. 

The pair quickly became friends and bonded over their shared love of football, theatre, literature, and live gigs. Their friendship turned into a romantic relationship in late 1995, and has been together ever since.

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The talented actress dated her beau for a few years before tying the knot in 2001 in front of their close family and friends.

How many children do Adjoa Andoh and her husband have?

Andoh and her husband, Cunnell, have three children together. Their two daughters, Jessy and Daisy, were born in 1996 and 1997, and they also have a transgender son, Liam.

Despite having a diverse family, the 60-year-old actress wants all her children to thrive, regardless of their sexual orientation. 

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In an interview with Red Magazine via Daily Mail, she stated that being a parent means raising your child, protecting them from harm, and teaching them to treat others with kindness and respect. 

She said, “For me, your gig as a parent is to raise your child up, keep them from falling under a bus and teach them to do unto others. I’m a mother and I want all my children to thrive; it’s a no-brainer.”

As a mother, Andoh wants all her children to succeed, and she believes that it is essential to support them in all aspects of their lives.

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