Florence Pugh Credits Tom Holland for Spider-Man Cameo
Florence Pugh says Tom Holland's past red-carpet comment about wanting to work with her led to her Yelena Belova cameo in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Florence Pugh has credited Tom Holland for helping bring her character Yelena Belova into Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Pugh discussed the origin of her cameo while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, according to comingsoon.net.
On the show, Pugh said Holland's past red-carpet comment about wanting to work with her led to her role in the film. In that interview several years ago, Holland said he wanted to do his next movie with Pugh, who plays Yelena.
Pugh first joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Yelena Belova in 2021's Black Widow, following the release of that film. She has since reprised the role in the Disney+ series Hawkeye and the film Thunderbolts.
In October 2025, Pugh had recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the release of Black Widow in 2021. Her cameo in Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks another appearance as Yelena Belova.
Quick answers
Who does Florence Pugh play in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Florence Pugh appears as Yelena Belova in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
How did Florence Pugh's cameo in Spider-Man: Brand New Day come about?
Pugh said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that Tom Holland's past red-carpet comment about wanting to work with her led to her cameo.
Where has Florence Pugh played Yelena Belova before?
Pugh previously appeared as Yelena Belova in Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Thunderbolts.