Florence Pugh uncovers family history on No Taste Like Home

In the new Disney+ series 'No Taste Like Home', actress Florence Pugh discovered a surprising connection to her ancestry that left her in 'utter shock'. During her episode titled 'Florence Pugh's English Odyssey', hosted by Antoni Porowski, they explored her family history through food, visiting locations significant to her lineage like Oxford, Yorkshire, and London. A striking revelation came when Antoni presented a document detailing that Florence's great, great, great grandmother's daughter, Johannah Becht, married a Welsh man named Lewis Pugh, leading to the modern-day Florence's name. She expressed her disbelief, saying, 'There's already been a Florence Pugh,' and later learned that her namesake tragically passed away just shy of her fifth birthday due to poor living conditions. The series, produced by Gordon Ramsay, combines genealogy with culinary heritage, showcasing how family history is intertwined with food culture. This episode highlights the personal and emotional journey of uncovering one's roots through the lens of gastronomy.