In a stunning revelation, Florence Pugh uncovers an unknown connection to her family history through food in an exclusive look at the upcoming National Geographic series, No Taste Like Home. The 29-year-old Oscar nominee joins host Antoni Porowski, 40, on the new show, which features celebrities traveling the world to explore their ancestral roots and cultural backgrounds through culinary traditions.
In the exclusive clip, Porowski guides Pugh as they delve into the lives of her great-great-great grandparents. “It has been a real delight,” he begins, before emphasizing the importance of understanding her family tree. He mentions a key figure in her lineage, asking Pugh about a girl named Johanna. Porowski explains that Johanna eventually married a Welshman named Louis Pugh. With excitement, Florence exclaims, “That’s where the Pugh came in!”
As part of their discovery, Porowski presents a birth certificate that he claims belongs to their daughter. He prompts Pugh to look for her name on the document. Her reaction is priceless, as she gasps in astonishment upon realizing it reads “Florence.” “No!” she initially exclaims, but then softens as Porowski confirms, “Florence Pugh,” leading her to reflect, “So there’s already been — I feel quite emotional — there’s already been a Florence Pugh. She was born the 25th of November, 1882. That’s crazy.”
Porowski follows up by asking if her parents or grandparents ever mentioned this ancestor. Florence reveals, “No idea. My parents have no idea. I was named after the city. My mom’s gonna scream.” The moment captures the emotional weight of their discovery and the wonder of connecting through history.
As Pugh and Porowski toast to her newfound ancestor, the significance of their journey is evident. This episode is just one part of the larger series where Porowski will guide other celebrities, including Awkwafina and Justin Theroux, in learning about their heritage and how their ancestors’ food traditions can narrate their own stories. No Taste Like Home is poised to premiere with the first two episodes on Sunday, February 23, at 9 p.m. on National Geographic, inviting viewers to explore connections between food, family, and identity.
