Kristen Stewart appears in unusually high spirits as she cosies up to co-star Nicholas Hoult... one year after they sparked romance rumours

They sparked romance rumours just over a year ago after they were reportedly spotted 'cosying up' at a film bash.

And it appears that Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult, 25, still get along like a house on fire as they made a joint appearance at the Equals photocall - the film in which they co-starred together - at the 72nd Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

It might have explained Kristen's unusually high spirits, as the characteristically stony-faced actress was spotted laughing and joking with photographers.

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Beaming: Kristen Stewart, 25, appeared in unusually high spirits as she attended a photocall for the film Equals at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday

Beaming: Kristen Stewart, 25, appeared in unusually high spirits as she attended a photocall for the film Equals at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday

Posing alongside the film's director Drake Doremus at the Palazzo Del Casino, the pair looked extremely comfortable in each other's company as they stood side-by-side.

The Twilight actress looked trim in a black quilted co-ord set, comprising a crop top and matching shorts.

Her porcelain pins were on full display in the demure ensemble, which she styled with black pointed heels.

Getting close: Posing alongside the film's director Drake Doremus at the Palazzo Del Casino, Kristen and Nicholas Hoult, also 25, looked extremely comfortable in each other's company as they stood side-by-side

Getting close: Posing alongside the film's director Drake Doremus at the Palazzo Del Casino, Kristen and Nicholas Hoult, also 25, looked extremely comfortable in each other's company as they stood side-by-side

Laughing: They sparked romance rumours just over a year ago after they were reportedly spotted 'cosying up' at a film bash, and it appears the pair still get along like a house on fire

Laughing: They sparked romance rumours just over a year ago after they were reportedly spotted 'cosying up' at a film bash, and it appears the pair still get along like a house on fire

Look cool in Kristen's quilted coordinates by Chanel

She’s long been a muse of Chanel and appeared in their latest Resort 2016 presentation, so it’s no wonder Kristen Stewart looked sensational in yet another one of the house's designs for the Venice Film Festival today.

The Hollywood actress stunned in the tomboyish yet sophisticated two-piece which suited her chic yet effortlessly cool personality down to a T.

Made from soft black fabric in Chanel’s iconic quilted design, Kristen oozed high-fashion luxury with a youthful edge in the separates and we’re loving her simple addition of black stilettos and a sleek updo with natural makeup.

Sadly, K-Stew's two piece was custom-made for her so it's not available to buy online, but we suggest you shop some similar quilted tops in the edit below to emulate her look from the likes of Uniqlo to Roksanda - all budgets covered!

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Having a giggle: The usually stony-faced actress was spotted laughing and joking with photographers

Having a giggle: The usually stony-faced actress was spotted laughing and joking with photographers

Tat lover: Her tattoo was fully visible inside her right elbow, which is part of the Picasso painting, Guernica

Tat lover: Her tattoo was fully visible inside her right elbow, which is part of the Picasso painting, Guernica

Glamorous: The Twilight actress looked trim in a black quilted co-ord set
Matching: The outfit consisted of a crop top and shorts

Glamorous: The Twilight actress looked trim in a black quilted co-ord set, which featured a crop-top and matching shorts

Accessorising: The finer details of her outfit included a chunky gold necklace and a dainty black watch

Accessorising: The finer details of her outfit included a chunky gold necklace and a dainty black watch

Leading man: Her co-star Nicholas (far right) cut more of a casual figure in a plaid shirt, which was loosely unbuttoned to reveal a plain white T-shirt beneath

Leading man: Her co-star Nicholas (far right) cut more of a casual figure in a plaid shirt, which was loosely unbuttoned to reveal a plain white T-shirt beneath

Kristen also flashed a glimpse of her abs as she stepped onto the lido after arriving to the venue via water taxi. 

Her tattoo was fully visible inside her right elbow, which is part of the Picasso painting, Guernica.

The finer details of her outfit included a chunky gold necklace and a dainty black watch.

Stylish: The Berkshire-born actor teamed the outfit with black jeans and a pair of brown brogue shoes, while the film's director looked smart in a grey suit with black trainers and a black, printed shirt

Stylish: The Berkshire-born actor teamed the outfit with black jeans and a pair of brown brogue shoes, while the film's director looked smart in a grey suit with black trainers and a black, printed shirt

On-show: Kristen also flashed a glimpse of her abs as she stepped onto the lido after arriving to the venue via water taxi

On-show: Kristen also flashed a glimpse of her abs as she stepped onto the lido after arriving to the venue via water taxi

Leggy: Her porcelain pins were on full display in the demure ensemble
Fashionista: Kristen styled her co-ord with black pointed heels

Leggy: Her porcelain pins were on full display in the demure ensemble, which she styled with black pointed heels

The Los Angeles native swept her brunette locks into a chic up-do, while she sported minimal make-up aside from dark smokey eyes. 

Her co-star Nicholas cut more of a casual figure in a plaid shirt, which was loosely unbuttoned to reveal a plain white T-shirt beneath.

The Berkshire-born actor teamed the outfit with black jeans and a pair of brown brogue shoes, while the film's director looked smart in a grey suit with black trainers and a black, printed shirt.

Jokers: The three of them looked to be having a laugh as they posed for photos inside the casino

Jokers: The three of them looked to be having a laugh as they posed for photos inside the casino

Popular lady: The Twilight actress was hot property at the Venice Film Festival photocall

Popular lady: The Twilight actress was hot property at the Venice Film Festival photocall

Gorgeous: Kristen's two-piece flaunted her porcelain skintone
Lovely: Kristen sported a quilted pair of shorts for the photocall

Gorgeous: Kristen's two-piece flaunted her porcelain skintone and toned pins

Brunette beauty: The Los Angeles native swept her brunette locks into a chic up-do, while she sported minimal make-up aside from dark smokey eyes

Brunette beauty: The Los Angeles native swept her brunette locks into a chic up-do, while she sported minimal make-up aside from dark smokey eyes

The young stars were later seen departing the press conference together, exiting via water taxi.

Kristen added a pair of retro-style sunglasses and removed her heels, in typical fashion, while Nicholas took selfies with fans.

On Friday night, Kristen cut much more of a casual figure as she went for dinner to promote the film at the Hotel Danieli in Venice.

Had enough: Kristen added a pair of retro-style sunglasses and removed her heels, in typical fashion

Had enough: Kristen added a pair of retro-style sunglasses and removed her heels, in typical fashion

Helping hand: A member of staff from a waiting water taxi assisted the actress by taking her shoes from her

Helping hand: A member of staff from a waiting water taxi assisted the actress by taking her shoes from her

Mind your step: The LA actress was seen stepping into a waiting water taxi after ditching her sky-high heels
Had enough: She might have posed for photos in them, but she'd clearly got fed-up with her heels

Mind your step: The LA actress was seen stepping into a waiting water taxi after ditching her sky-high heels

Happy chappy: Kristen waved to fans as she clutched her shoes close to her

Happy chappy: Kristen waved to fans as she clutched her shoes close to her

Kind-hearted: Kind-hearted Nicholas took selfies with fans after leaving the Equals press conference

Kind-hearted: Kind-hearted Nicholas took selfies with fans after leaving the Equals press conference

On their way back: The young stars were later seen departing the press conference together, exiting via water taxi

On their way back: The young stars were later seen departing the press conference together, exiting via water taxi

In fact, the American Ultra star didn't change out of the clothes she wore to the airport that day.  

She flashed a glimpse of her toned torso in a loose-fitting grey crop top, which she teamed with skinny jeans and white and navy Adidas Superstar trainers, wrapping a grey jumper around her waist nonchalantly.

Her short brunette locks were worn in a heavy side-parting, which looked to have been softly tousled to make for a more glamorous style. 

Laid-back: On Friday night, Kristen cut much more of a casual figure as she went for dinner to promote the film at the Hotel Danieli in Venice

Laid-back: On Friday night, Kristen cut much more of a casual figure as she went for dinner to promote the film at the Hotel Danieli in Venice

Chilled: In fact, the American Ultra star didn't change out of the clothes she wore to the airport that day

Chilled: In fact, the American Ultra star didn't change out of the clothes she wore to the airport that day

She sported deep plum lips and defined brows for her evening appearance.

Nicholas looked relaxed in a white T-shirt and jeans, while Drake - who's also directed Breathe In and Like Crazy - donned a black shirt with rust-coloured trousers.

The pair's appearance at the Venice Film Festival - which runs until 12 September - came after they were reportedly seen 'cosying up' at a film bash in New York in October 2014.

According to the New York Post's Page Six column, the two of them 'stuck together' all night during a Cinema Society event for Kristen's film Clouds of Sils Maria, which was held at Omar's in NYC.

Tousled: Her short brunette locks were worn in a heavy side-parting, which looked to have been softly tousled to make for a more glamorous style

Tousled: Her short brunette locks were worn in a heavy side-parting, which looked to have been softly tousled to make for a more glamorous style

Team snap: Nicholas looked relaxed in a white T-shirt and jeans, while Drake - who's also directed Breathe In and Like Crazy - donned a black shirt with rust-coloured trousers

Team snap: Nicholas looked relaxed in a white T-shirt and jeans, while Drake - who's also directed Breathe In and Like Crazy - donned a black shirt with rust-coloured trousers

The party, also attended by the likes of Patti Smith, Juliette Binoche and Viggo Mortensen, served to fuel speculation that Stewart and Hoult were dating, despite denials from the actress.

X-Men: Days Of Future Past star Nicholas was in a relationship with Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence for three years until they split last year.

Meanwhile, Kristen and her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson called it quits in 2013 after four years of dating. 

Equals, a dystopian remake of George Orwell's 1984, has yet to confirm a UK release date following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Friday.

Beauty: She sported deep plum lips and defined brows for her evening appearance

Beauty: She sported deep plum lips and defined brows for her evening appearance

Former couple? The pair's appearance at the Venice Film Festival - which runs until 12 September - came after they were reportedly seen 'cosying up' at a film bash in New York in October 2014

Former couple? The pair's appearance at the Venice Film Festival - which runs until 12 September - came after they were reportedly seen 'cosying up' at a film bash in New York in October 2014

 

 

 

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