Florence Pugh had a red-carpet mishap at the Klara and the Sun premiere — and immediately owned it. The Oscar-nominated actress accidentally poked Jenna Ortega in the face with the sculptural shoulder of her gown on the carpet at the 70th BFI London Film Festival on Thursday, October 15, according to Hello! Magazine.
Pugh, 30, wore a pastel blue Rodarte Spring/Summer 2026 gown with embroidered floral details and dramatic wing-like shoulders. As she went in to greet Ortega, 24, the embellished shoulder caught the Wednesday star in the face.
“Oh my god, I’m so sorry!”
“Oh my god. I just bumped you in the face, I’m so sorry!” Pugh told Ortega, in a video captured by MTV UK. Ever the cool girl, Ortega waved it off and introduced Pugh to her Klara and the Sun co-star Amy Adams. The trio then posed together with producer Rachel Forman, arm in arm.
Ortega stunned in a gold Torlowei slip dress with black lace embroidery and a yellow lace cap, while Adams wore a black floor-length gown with a white off-the-shoulder neckline.
A surprise appearance
Pugh isn’t in Klara and the Sun — the Taika Waititi-directed adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, which hits theaters October 23 — but she turned up to support the cast, making the surprise appearance feel like its own event. She has been on a celebrated run of red-carpet looks during her East of Eden press tour.
The sweet, unscripted moment quickly went viral, with fans praising Pugh’s gracious apology. For more star-studded red-carpet moments, see how Swift, Kardashian and Jenner shone at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala.
The internet loved it
Ortega, ever gracious, laughed off the bump — and the internet loved it. The exchange has been replayed millions of times, with fans praising both stars for handling the mishap with humor and warmth. In a world of polished red-carpet perfection, a genuine “I’m so sorry!” was the most relatable moment of the night.
Pugh’s dramatic Rodarte gown was one of the evening’s most talked-about looks, wings and all. If the shoulder claimed one small casualty on the carpet, at least it gave fans a moment they’ll be replaying long after the festival ends.
