Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split

Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split

As a long-time fan who has followed Zach Braff’s journey through his remarkable career, I must say, it’s always intriguing to witness the personal lives of our favorite stars unfold. From J.D. on Scrubs to the director of Garden State and Wish I Was Here, Braff has consistently shown us his versatility as an artist.


On Wednesday in West Hollywood, Zach Braff was spotted spending a lot of quality time with an unidentified lady, following several weeks since his public outing with singer Frances Whitney on a romantic date.

49-year-old actor known for his role in Scrubs, who parted ways with Florence Pugh, 28, following a three-year relationship in 2022, appeared affectionate with the brunette lady as they shared an embrace inside his vehicle.

The woman was seen leaning on the actor as he planted a kiss on her head.

The pair were also seen having an intimate chat in the car. 

Previous month, Braff could be spotted embracing Whitney at the popular celebrity hangout spot, Sushi Park, located in West Hollywood.

Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split

Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split

Leaving, Braff embraced his fresh romantic interest, pressing a gentle kiss to her neck.

On their date, he chose a well-liked sushi restaurant hidden on the second level of an unassuming shopping center. As they strolled ahead, his companion couldn’t help but smile, charmed by the PDA.

For their night out, she rocked a chic, black long sleeve and a pair of ripped light-wash jeans. 

After parting ways with Pugh following a three-year relationship, this artist has chosen to keep his romantic affairs private.

In December 2023, he spoke highly about his ex while appearing on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. 

In the interview, he shared that although they are just friends now, his feelings for Pugh remain strong – they still cherish each other deeply.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t hide my excitement when I say that not only did they confess their ongoing communication, but to my delight, I found out they had exchanged messages just this very morning!

This morning, I appeared on the Today Show, and she expressed interest in viewing photos of my attire for her approval. It seems we have a strong bond, as he added.

Additionally, he openly expressed that no ill feelings existed between them as he praised the Oscar nominee’s remarkable abilities.

Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split
Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split
Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split

He excitedly expressed his viewpoint, stating that it seems universally agreed upon that she is undeniably among the most outstanding actresses currently active in the industry.

Reframing the statement, it would sound like this: “I believe that if someone takes the time to watch A Good Person, they’ll realize what an exceptional character she is. Honestly, I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had her as my main actress.

Before her romantic involvement ended, Florence was already committed to play the main role in ‘A Good Person’, a production that Zach directed without appearing as an actor himself.

Zach and Florence initially met on the movie set where he was working, however, it wasn’t until April 2019 that they were noticed together, walking hand in hand.

However, the couple stayed silent and didn’t confirm the relationship until December of that year.

In 2021, footage emerged showing that the duo were still an item, and it’s suggested they remained so up to April 2022, as she extended her birthday wishes to him on his 47th.

Throughout their romance, the pair faced a barrage of abusive comments on social media because of their significant age difference, with Florence being especially targeted. However, Florence, who starred in The Little Drummer Girl, stood firm in her decision to be with Zach by asserting her freedom to make that choice.

In that 2020 interview with Elle UK, she made it clear that she is free to socialize and spend time with whomever she chooses. To me, the idea of others judging or controlling who I associate with has always seemed strange.

Pugh added: “It’s understandable that coming under the public eye means dealing with people intruding on your privacy and forming opinions, but it’s strange that ordinary folks can express such hostility about aspects of my life that I haven’t made public.

In September, Pugh (currently dating Finn Cole from Peaky Blinders) shared that they had been forced to make their relationship known earlier because of the persistent harassment they faced due to their age gap.

As for me, our bond with Zach was largely kept under wraps until things took a turn sour. The strain was evident not just on him but on all of us, including our loved ones. It was at that point that I decided to voice my concerns. This is what I shared with Vogue.

Zach Braff gets very close with mystery woman amid Frances Whitney romance after Florence Pugh split

1) For anyone I’m around, I feel a strong desire to shield them. Reading harmful remarks about someone dear to me is deeply unsettling.

That step proved crucial. It was important for me to discuss the matter. I believe any relationship under public scrutiny is bound to experience tension.

In a chat with Harper’s Bazaar last August, Florence made it clear that she and her partner had decided to part ways.

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2024-11-07 23:22

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