Jessica Chastain supported Florence Pugh on Instagram after the Midsommer star received online criticism for baring her nipples in a sheer gown at the Valentino Haute Couture Show
Jessica Chastain is showing up for Florence Pugh.
In an Instagram story posted on Monday, The Eyes of Tammy Faye star defended Pugh, who was recently body-shamed for the sheer, nipple-baring gown worn to the Valentino Haute Couture Show this weekend in Rome.
"Why is it so threatening for some men to realize that women can love our bodies without your permission?" Chastain, 45, captioned the Instagram Story along with a reposted photo of Pugh covering her chest with her fingers. "We don't belong to you," she concluded.
On Sunday, the Midsommer star also took to Instagram to shut down the critics who were commenting on her fashion choice and body.
"Listen, I knew when I wore that incredible Valentino dress that there was no way there wouldn't be a commentary on it. Whether it be negative or positive, we all knew what we were doing," Pugh, 26, captioned the post, which included three photos of herself in the sheer ensemble.
She then went on to address "how easy it is for men to totally destroy a woman's body," whether it be publicly or professionally. "It isn't the first time and certainly won't be the last time a woman will hear what's wrong with her body by a crowd of strangers, what's worrying is just how vulgar some of you men can be," she wrote.
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However, Pugh opened up about her journey to body acceptance, writing, "Thankfully, I've come to terms with the intricacies of my body that make me, me. I'm happy with all of the 'flaws' that I couldn't bear to look at when I was 14."
She also showed "gratitude" for the "very strong, powerful, curvy women" in her life who've taught her how to love her figure.
"We were raised to find power in the creases of our body. To be loud about being comfortable. It has always been my mission in this industry to say 'f–k it and f–k that' whenever anyone expects my body to morph into an opinion of what's hot or sexually attractive."