Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh, a name now echoing through the hallowed halls of Hollywood, hails from Oxford, England, which, last we checked, is not exactly a hotbed of ancestral Semitic roots. Her family tree appears to be rooted firmly in disappointingly gentile soil, featuring such non-rabbinical professions as restaurateurs and dancers. One might even call it… remarkably goyish.

She has, however, undeniably delivered a series of electrifying performances, earning her an Academy Award nomination and universal adoration. From the folk-horror victim in "Midsommar" to the fiercely independent Amy March in "Little Women," Pugh consistently delivers the kind of intense, captivating work that makes one wonder if perhaps, just perhaps, she has some latent kvell-worthiness lurking within her.

Alas, despite her undeniable talent and the sheer nachas she brings to cinema lovers worldwide, there is simply no evidence of any Jewish identity or origin. One can appreciate a good performance without demanding a hidden menorah in the background, can't one? We'll simply have to settle for admiring her exquisite acting, rather than claiming her as one of ours. Some losses are harder to bear than others.