'Why would I do that?': Amy Adams reveals her first reaction was to kiss co-star Henry Cavill's bare chiselled chest when he lifted up his shirt

She plays his on-screen lover in the Superman reboot.

And despite being a highly-acclaimed professional actor, Amy Adams was left a little hot under the collar when she came face-to-face with a shirtless Henry Cavill.

The Hollywood beauty - who reprised her role as Lois Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - revealed on Thursday's edition of The Project that her first reaction was to kiss the British heartthrob’s bare chest.

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'Why would I do that?': Amy Adams revealed on Thursday's edition of The Project that her first reaction was to kiss Henry Cavill's bare chiselled chest when he lifted up his shirt

'Why would I do that?': Amy Adams revealed on Thursday's edition of The Project that her first reaction was to kiss Henry Cavill's bare chiselled chest when he lifted up his shirt

‘Henry had to take his shirt off and I didn’t know what to do,’ she explained to Peter Helliar. ‘I’m just sitting there and he looks like that and I kissed his belly.

‘It was the weirdest [thing] - why would I take that choice in that moment? I was mortified, I was like "Henry I’m so sorry".’

The star is currently on a worldwide promotional tour, her latest appearance was alongside her co-stars at the European premiere of the blockbuster in London this week.

No wonder: The 41-year-old was left a little hot under the collar when she came face-to-face with a shirtless Superman

No wonder: The 41-year-old was left a little hot under the collar when she came face-to-face with a shirtless Superman

Being frank: ‘Henry had to take his shirt off and I didn’t know what to do,’ she explained, ‘I’m just sitting there and he looks like that and I kissed his belly'

Being frank: ‘Henry had to take his shirt off and I didn’t know what to do,’ she explained, ‘I’m just sitting there and he looks like that and I kissed his belly'

She dazzled crowds in a striking blue thigh-slash dress, which flaunted her enviable curves from every angle.

Amy initially played Lois Lane in 2013 Superman flick, and Man Of Steel and director Zack Snyder praised her at the time of casting.

'Amy has the talent to capture all of the qualities we love about Lois: smart, tough, funny, warm, ambitious and, of course, beautiful,’ he confessed.

Latest venture: The Hollywood star has reprised her role as Lois Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Latest venture: The Hollywood star has reprised her role as Lois Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Divine: The star is currently on a worldwide promotional tour, her latest appearance was alongside her co-stars at the European premiere of the blockbuster in London this week

Divine: The star is currently on a worldwide promotional tour, her latest appearance was alongside her co-stars at the European premiere of the blockbuster in London this week

Do it in blue with a strapless gown like Amy's

The Batman vs Superman premiere in London was a star studded event but all eyes were on Amy Adams when she swept the red carpet in a stunning gown by Antonio Berardi.

The strapless beauty had a modest train and a thigh high split that revealed a pair of strappy platform sandals. We've fallen for the ocean blue hue and the pretty peplum detail that added just the right finishing touch without being too fussy.

Amy is no stranger to the British fashion designer. We've spotted her in his sultry confections before as well as other famous faces like Freida Pinto and Jessica Chastain.

Amy's frock is a one-of-a-kind creation so you won't find it in stores. But if you're after something similar we've collected a range of alternatives that fit the bill. This Halston Heritage number is practically identical. Team with some barely there sandals on your next big night out.

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The film will mark the much fantasized showdown between two of the most famous superheroes of all time – Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman - while the world they both live in is stuck deciding what kind of hero it needs. 

As the two are busy combating each other, supervillain Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) creates a new foe named Doomsday on the loose leaving the two heroes to choose whether to continue fighting one another or join forces to take down the new threat.

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice is the second movie in the DC Extended Universe, following on from 2013's Man Of Steel. 

Huge production: The film will mark the much fantasized showdown between two of the most famous superheroes of all time – Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman - while the world they both live in is stuck deciding what kind of hero it needs

Huge production: The film will mark the much fantasized showdown between two of the most famous superheroes of all time – Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman - while the world they both live in is stuck deciding what kind of hero it needs

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