Zach Braff’s new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

As a seasoned observer of Hollywood relationships, I must say it is always intriguing to witness the romantic entanglements of its most illustrious figures. The story of Zach Braff and Florence Pugh, two talented artists who found themselves in the throes of love amidst the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown, is one that has captivated me.


Zach Braff’s new younger love has been revealed to be alt-pop singer-songwriter Frances Whitney.

49-year-old actor best known for Scrubs revealed his budding relationship with Frances at a intimate dinner outing this week, as pictured exclusively by DailyMail.com. This comes after his separation from actress Florence Pugh last year (2022).

This musician, with over 17,000 followers on Instagram, some of whom are even actors, has been rapidly rising to stardom. Their latest single titled “You Left Me For Jesus” was unveiled in August.

Whitney was previously a professional volleyball player before turning her hand to music. 

Frances was born and brought up in San Francisco, California. Above everything, she considers herself a songwriter.

Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

Despite being abroad for professional volleyball, she often used her free time to play her guitar.

Once she retired from sports and returned to the United States, she resumed her role as a musician at home as well.

Frances blends elements that echo the ’70s rock scene of Los Angeles with a contemporary indie-inspired lyrical approach. This fusion results in a unique sound that is soulful, truthful, and relatable by merging different eras.

It is unclear where she and Braff first met or how long they have been dating for. 

She said of her latest single: ‘This song wrote itself. 

In an unusual manner, words and tunes seemed to flow effortlessly from within me, almost as if they were pre-written. This stream originated from a wellspring of intense sorrow, deceit, and bewilderment in my heart.

‘I was crying in the session while tracking vocals. And here we are! 

Her EP Old Hobbies is set for release on November 8. 

Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh
Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh
Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh
Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh
Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

She will begin a tour focused on her old hobbies, visiting San Francisco, Brooklyn, Toronto, and Los Angeles from December through January, with a total of four scheduled events.

On Tuesday evening, Braff could be spotted embracing Whitney at the popular celebrity haunt, Sushi Park in West Hollywood.

Leaving, Braff embraced his fresh romantic interest and gently kissed the side of her neck, expressing affection with a tender peck.

On their date, he dined at a well-known sushi restaurant hidden in a typical shopping center’s upper level. As she strolled slightly ahead, the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) caused her to smile.

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

After a three-year relationship with Pugh, the artist has chosen to keep his romantic affairs private following their split.

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

In the interview, he mentioned that although they are just friends now, their feelings for each other remain strong.

Additionally, he admitted they maintain frequent communication, and as a matter of fact, she spoke with him just this morning.

This morning, I appeared on The Today Show, and she expressed interest in viewing photos of my attire for her approval – a clear sign of our strong bond, Braff added.

Furthermore, it was evident that no ill feelings existed between them as he enthusiastically praised the Academy Award nominee for his remarkable skills.

He enthusiastically expressed his opinion, stating that it’s widely acknowledged worldwide that she is truly exceptional among today’s actresses, and he doesn’t have any bias in this matter,” or simply, “He passionately agreed that she is one of the top actresses currently working, without any personal prejudice.

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 the main actress in our production.

Prior to their romance coming to an end, Florence agreed to take on the leading role in ‘A Good Person’, a production that Zach was directing rather than acting in.

Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

Zach and Florence initially met on the set of a brief movie production by Zach, however, it wasn’t until the month of April in 2019 that they became associated with each other, as they were seen together, arm-in-arm.

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

In 2021, footage emerged of a Kind Individual, who was still in a relationship at that time. It appears their bond persisted until around April 2022, as she extended her best wishes for his 47th birthday then.

In the course of our partnership, we encountered a deluge of hostile comments online because of our significant age difference, a fact that seemed to particularly stir up controversy. However, as a firm believer in making my own choices, I, Florence, stood up for my decision to be with Zach.

In a 2020 interview with Elle UK, she made clear that she has the freedom to socialize and spend time with whomever she chooses. I’ve always found it strange when people make such a fuss about these personal choices.

Pugh stated: ‘Being under public scrutiny means people can intrude on my privacy and share their views, but it’s strange that ordinary individuals feel entitled to express such hostility and judgments about aspects of my life that I haven’t shared with them.’

In September, Pugh, currently dating Peaky Blinders actor Finn Cole, shared that she was compelled to make their relationship open in the past because of the persistent harassment they faced due to their age gap.

She shared with Vogue that our relationship was primarily kept private until it became harmful, and at that point, I noticed the strain it was causing on him, us, our families, and ourselves. That’s when I decided to voice my concerns.

Zach Braff's new young love revealed two years after split from Florence Pugh

“For anyone I’m with, I feel a strong desire to shield them from harm. Reading harsh words about someone I care deeply for is far from pleasant.” (Paraphrased version)

It turned out to be essential. I felt compelled to discuss it. I believe any relationship under the spotlight will face stress.

In an August 2022 conversation with Harper’s Bazaar, I shared that my partner and I have decided to move forward independently.

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2024-10-17 20:49

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