Charlize Theron shows off her softer side as she shares a cute embrace with co-star Adele Exarchopoulos at The Last Face premiere in Cannes... while she sizzles in androgynous trouser suit

They are two of few females in a predominantly male-credited cast. 

And it seems Charlize Theron struck up quite the bond with her 22-year-old co-star Adele Exarchopoulos as the two showered one another with affection while dazzling on the red carpet at the screening of The Last Face during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening.

Exuded confidence in an androgynous trouser suit, Charlize, 40, was pictured wrapping her arms around the Blue Is The Warmest co-star, who looked slightly taken by surprise by the actress' embrace, as they were reunited at the star-studded event. 

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Happy reunion: Charlize looked overjoyed at being reunited with co-star Adele Exarchopoulos, 22, as she wrapped her arms around her as they graced the red carpet

Happy reunion: Charlize Theron looked overjoyed at being reunited with her co-star Adele Exarchopoulos, 22, as she wrapped her arms around her as they graced the red carpet at the screening of The Last Face during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening

Masculine tailoring: Charlize made like one of the boys when it came to her premiere style as she dazzled in an androgynous look
Masculine tailoring: Charlize made like one of the boys when it came to her premiere style as she dazzled in an androgynous look
Masculine tailoring: Charlize made like one of the boys when it came to her premiere style as she dazzled in an androgynous look

Masculine tailoring: Charlize made like one of the boys when it came to her premiere style as she dazzled in an androgynous look

Steal from the boys with Charlize's Saint Laurent tux

Charlize gave all the men (and women for that matter) a run for their money with her red carpet look this evening in Cannes.

The statuesque blond stood out among the throngs of tuxedos and ball gowns which she owes credit to her gorgeous blazer by Saint Laurent.

Her jacket is a take on their classic "Le Smoking" jacket-- structured and fitted for women, Charlize's look was very sexy! We love that she accented the plunging neckline with a dash of diamonds for a feminine twist.

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But while Charlize was all smiles during her hug with Adele, the same couldn't be said for the clasp she shared with ex-fiance Sean Penn as the two shared an awkward looking hug later in the evening.   

While a veritable amount of skin was flaunted throughout the event, the Dark Places star proved she didn't need to to bare too much to command eyes as she dazzled solo at the event, while Sean shared the company of his stunning model daughter Dylan, 25.

The Mad Max: Fury Road star proved trouser suits could still be sexy as she posed before the sea of photographers in a black ensemble that comprised of a tailored blazer and black flared trousers.

She offset the look with a white shirt that boasted an incredibly low-cut neckline that provocatively conceded just above the navel, though Charlize ensured the garment didn't swamp her enviably svelte frame by tucking it into her waistband. 

Injecting the suave style with some added opulence, she draped a diamond-encrusted chain around her neck which she paired with matching earrings that positively glistened as the photographers flashed away at the screen siren. 

Keeping cosy: Charlize nuzzled her head into Adele's neck as the pair enjoyed an embrace on the red carpet

Keeping cosy: Charlize nuzzled her head into Adele's neck as the pair enjoyed an embrace on the red carpet

Charlize looked to almost lift Adele off of the floor as she embraced her

Charlize looked to almost lift Adele off of the floor as she embraced her

Adele stared off into the distance as she was hugged by Charlize

Working on a film with a predominantly male cast seemingly saw Charlize and co-star Adele develop a strong bond

Close: The co-stars looked perfectly comfortable with each other as Charlize wrapped her arms around Adele's extremely taut stomach

Close: The co-stars looked perfectly comfortable with each other as Charlize wrapped her arms around Adele's extremely taut stomach

Her blonde locks were worn in a sleek low bun, with the centre-parted look framing her perfectly preened face to perfection. 

Joining Charlize on the celebrity laden red carpet was her former flame Sean, who helmed the movie, which also stars Javier Bardem, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Jean Reno.

The I Am Sam star broke away slightly from the overriding sharp-suited looks and opted to dress down his black suit with a fitted T-shirt, though his daughter's look was anything but understated.  

But while the 40-year-old actress exuded confidence in an androgynous trouser suit, not even her bold look could mask how awkward it appeared when she came face to face with her ex-fiancé Sean Penn 

But while the 40-year-old actress exuded confidence in an androgynous trouser suit, not even her bold look could mask how awkward it appeared when she came face to face with her ex-fiancé Sean Penn 

Things seemed to take an even more uncomfortable turn when they shared a hug later in the evening

Things seemed to take an even more uncomfortable turn when they shared a hug later in the evening

Sean held a stoic expression as he pulled away from the embrace

Sean held a stoic expression as he pulled away from the embrace

The former flames even exchanged a polite peck as they greeted one another in front of the cameras

The former flames even exchanged a polite peck as they greeted one another in front of the cameras

Charlize took her ex by the ear as she planted a smacker on his cheek under the watchful eye of their fellow attendees

Charlize took her ex by the ear as she planted a smacker on his cheek under the watchful eye of their fellow attendees

Charlize looked to have initiated the hug as she reached out her arms and smiled at the actor

Charlize looked to have initiated the hug as she reached out her arms and smiled at the actor

Daddy's girl: Sean's date for the evening came in the shape of his stunning model daughter Dylan, 25

Daddy's girl: Sean's date for the evening came in the shape of his stunning model daughter Dylan, 25

(From left) The cast of The Last Face, comprised of Jared Harris,  Jean Reno, Charlize, Javier Bardem, Sean Penn's son Hopper Jack Penn, Adele Exarchopoulos, Sean, Zubin Cooper and producer Matt Palmieri, pose for a group photograph

(From left) The cast of The Last Face, comprised of Jared Harris, Jean Reno, Charlize, Javier Bardem, Sean Penn's son Hopper Jack Penn, Adele Exarchopoulos, Sean, Zubin Cooper and producer Matt Palmieri, pose for a group photograph

The Condemned actress was a vision in an enchanting lilac gown that possessed ornate beaded adornments around the torso as well as dainty spaghetti straps that emphasised her sizable bust. 

The dress then trailed into a floor-sweeping skirt that was rendered in a semi-sheer fabric with slightly ruffled detailing that billowed before caressing the floor. 

But while Dylan opted to keep a close profile to her father, the same couldn't be said for his 22-year-old son Hopper who seemed on good terms with his father's ex partner throughout the premiere.

The Mad Max: Fury Road star proved trouser suits could still be sexy as she posed before the sea of photographers in a black ensemble that comprised of a tailored blazer and black flared trousers

The Mad Max: Fury Road star proved trouser suits could still be sexy as she posed before the sea of photographers in a black ensemble that comprised of a tailored blazer and black flared trousers

The South African starlet offset the look with a white shirt that boasted an incredibly low-cut neckline that provocatively conceded just above the navel, though Charlize ensured the garment didn't swamp her enviably svelte frame by tucking it into her waistband

Charlize upped the sex appeal by shunning her bra for the occasion 

Charlize upped the sex appeal by shunning her bra for the occasion 

The I Am Sam star broke away slightly from the overriding sharp-suited looks and opted to dress down his black suit with a fitted T-shirt, though his daughter's look was anything but understated

The I Am Sam star broke away slightly from the overriding sharp-suited looks and opted to dress down his black suit with a fitted T-shirt, though his daughter's look was anything but understated

Dylan maintained her poise as she gracefully lifted up the hem of her skirt as she ascended up the grand staircase alongside her father

Dylan maintained her poise as she gracefully lifted up the hem of her skirt as she ascended up the grand staircase alongside her father

Charlize exuded confidence as she glided down the red carpet solo, stopping occasionally to smile for snaps alongside the rest of the cast

Charlize exuded confidence as she glided down the red carpet solo, stopping occasionally to smile for snaps alongside the rest of the cast

Adele flashed her toned torso in a crop top with built in cups, paired with a glitzy maxi skirt

While Dylan kept a close profile to her father,  Sean's son Hopper, who also stars in the movie, seemed unperturbed about taking pictures alongside his father's ex partner

While Dylan kept a close profile to her father, Sean's son Hopper, who also stars in the movie, seemed unperturbed about taking pictures alongside his father's ex partner

Charlize's trademark blonde locks were worn in a sleek low bun, with the centre-parted look framing her perfectly preened face to perfection

Charlize's trademark blonde locks were worn in a sleek low bun, with the centre-parted look framing her perfectly preened face to perfection

While group shots often saw Charlize and Sean stand with countless members of the cast between them, Hopper, who stars alongside the Monster actress in the drama, often chose to nestle next to one another. 

Charlize portrays the director of an international aid agency in Africa in the production, who meets a relief aid doctor, played by Javier, amidst a political/social revolution.

Together the duo face tough choices surrounding humanitarianism and life through civil unrest.  

While Dylan opted to keep a close profile to her father, Hopper seemed on good terms with his father's ex partner

While Dylan opted to keep a close profile to her father, Hopper seemed on good terms with his father's ex partner

Sean looked in a hurry as he dashed along the red carpet, despite having the legions of photographers waiting in the wings for photos

Sean looked in a hurry as he dashed along the red carpet, despite having the legions of photographers waiting in the wings for photos

Stunning in silver! Alessandra Ambrosio dazzled in a silver full skirted gown that on closer inspection featured a pair of unique tights that ran across the length of her lean legs and over the top of her silver stiletto heels
Stunning in silver! Alessandra Ambrosio dazzled in a silver full skirted gown that on closer inspection featured a pair of unique tights that ran across the length of her lean legs and over the top of her silver stiletto heels

Stunning in silver! Alessandra Ambrosio dazzled in a silver full skirted gown that on closer inspection featured a pair of unique tights that ran across the length of her lean legs and over the top of her silver stiletto heels 

Golden girl! Izabel Goulart showed off every inch of her model frame in a plunging gold gown with a daring thigh high split
Golden girl! Izabel Goulart showed off every inch of her model frame in a plunging gold gown with a daring thigh high split
Golden girl! Izabel Goulart showed off every inch of her model frame in a plunging gold gown with a daring thigh high split

Golden girl! Izabel Goulart showed off every inch of her model frame in a plunging gold gown with a daring thigh high split 

The Brazilian beauty beamed for the cameras and looked in high spirits as she strutted down the red carpet for the premiere

The long flowing dress trailed across the red carpet and gathered like a pool of silken material around her feet

The long flowing dress trailed across the red carpet and gathered like a pool of silken material around her feet

Izabel's luscious brunette tresses were worn pulled back in a long straight style to highlight her flawless complexion

Izabel's luscious brunette tresses were worn pulled back in a long straight style to highlight her flawless complexion

Relations between Sean and Charlize seem particularly frosty as they promoted their joint film at a photocall earlier in the day, as they reunited on the world's stage for the first time since they called off their engagement in 2015.

The ex-lovers, who ended their relationship after a year-and-a-half together, kept their distance at the event though the award-winning actress looked to have taken the metaphorical high ground in the form of her show-stopping display.

But Charlize's mood appeared to juxtapose greatly with her sweet and flirty look as the actress was pictured giving her former partner a less than friendly look at the press conference.

The movie centres around the director of an international aid agency (Theron) in Africa, who meets a relief aid doctor (Bardem) amidst a political/social revolution. Together the duo face tough choices surrounding humanitarianism and life through civil unrest

The movie centres around the director of an international aid agency (Theron) in Africa, who meets a relief aid doctor (Bardem) amidst a political/social revolution. Together the duo face tough choices surrounding humanitarianism and life through civil unrest

Making an impression! The star showed off her ample assets as she unbuttoned her white shirt to expose a tiny mole on her cleavage

Making an impression! The star showed off her ample assets as she unbuttoned her white shirt to expose a tiny mole on her cleavage

Injecting the suave style with some added opulence, she draped a diamond-encrusted chain around her neck which she paired with matching earrings that positively glistened as the photographers flashed away at the screen siren

Charlize and Jean Reno seemed in particularly sprightly spirits as they poked fun at one another on the red carpet

Charlize and Jean Reno seemed in particularly sprightly spirits as they poked fun at one another on the red carpet

French actress Adele was praised for her leading role in Blue is the Warmest Colour back in 2013

French actress Adele was praised for her leading role in Blue is the Warmest Colour back in 2013

Reports emerged in June 2015 claiming that Charlize had cut off contact with the actor-turned-director after they spent time together promoting her movie Mad Max: Fury Road at last year's Cannes Film Festival.  

Charlize later denied the 'ghosting' reports in an interview with WSJ magazine in April, when she said: 'There is a need to sensationalize things. When you leave a relationship there has to be some f***ing crazy story or some crazy drama.

'And the f***ing ghosting thing, like literally, I still don't even know what it is. It's just its own beast. We were in a relationship and then it didn't work anymore. And we both decided to separate. That's it.'

Meanwhile, Friday night's big premiere attracted a bevvy of beauties, including supermodels Izabel Goulart and Alessandra Ambrosio, who have been fixtures on the red carpets of Cannes this week, as well as actresses Juliette Binoche, Milla Jovovich and Kat Graham. 

Suits and skirts: Faye Dunaway rocked an adrogynous look in a tailored suit whilst Vanessa Paradis opted for a feminine white gown 

Magical in monochrome: Juliette Binoche took the plunge in a cream gown whilst Milla Jovovich also flashed the flesh in a black sheer skirted dress that trailed behind her. Meanwhile, Adele Exarchopoulos dazzled in a white crop top and skirt 

Fishing for compliments! Arielle Dombasl and Katerina Graham dazzled in fishtail gowns 

Showcasing her impressive figure, the Resident Evil star slipped into a sexy, floor-length dress which boasted a backless design

Valeria Golin sizzled in a semi-sheer black gown as she walked the red carpet alongside Donald Sutherland (L) and Amaud Desplechin (R)

Valeria Golin sizzled in a semi-sheer black gown as she walked the red carpet alongside Donald Sutherland (L) and Amaud Desplechin (R)

Vanessa cosied up for a sweet snap with fellow member of the Cannes Film Festival Jury Donald

Vanessa cosied up for a sweet snap with fellow member of the Cannes Film Festival Jury Donald

Donald looked like the cat who got the cream as Vanessa placed her arm around him 

Donald looked like the cat who got the cream as Vanessa placed her arm around him 

Donald, Vanessa, Valeria and Laszio are all members of the Film Festival Jury this year 

Donald, Vanessa, Valeria and Laszio are all members of the Film Festival Jury this year 

Unsurprisingly, photographers were out in force to capture the most alluring frocks and eyebrow raising moments from the red carpet

Unsurprisingly, photographers were out in force to capture the most alluring frocks and eyebrow raising moments from the red carpet

Lovely in lilac! Lady Victoria Hervey dazzled in an elegant purple gown with a flowing sheer skirt and towering silver heels 

Victoria posed with Christophe Guillarme, who dressed her for the evening in a stunning purple gown with an intricate array of glitzy embellishments

Victoria posed with Christophe Guillarme, who dressed her for the evening in a stunning purple gown with an intricate array of glitzy embellishments

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