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EMMA Thompson was having the time of her life at The Children Act premiere in London this evening.

She ran up behind actress Hayley Atwell and pretended to rugby tackle her, before hugging her tightly.

Emma Thompson was feeling the love for Hayley Atwell at the premiere of The Children Act in London tonight
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Emma Thompson was feeling the love for Hayley Atwell at the premiere of The Children Act in London tonightCredit: AFP or licensors

Hayley, 36, had arrived on the red carpet in Leicester Square a few minutes before Emma and was busy signing autographs and posing for pictures.

But when 59-year-old Emma arrived and spotted Hayley, it seems she couldn’t resist getting in on the action.

Hayley burst out laughing when she realised it was Emma giving her a bear hug.

Legendary actress Emma then left Hayley alone and went off to greet the hundreds of fans who’d flocked to see her.

She ran up behind her and pretended to rugby tackle the actress, before giving her a massive cuddle
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She ran up behind her and pretended to rugby tackle the actress, before giving her a massive cuddleCredit: PA
Hayley laughed as Emma grabbed onto her and gave her an affectionate squeeze
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Hayley laughed as Emma grabbed onto her and gave her an affectionate squeezeCredit: AFP or licensors

She looked chic in an oversized suit which had statement gold buttons on the front.

Her trademark, short hair was styled back over her hair and she styled the look with a pair of diamond earrings and some funky trainers.

Meanwhile Helen turned up the glamour in a long, leopard print dress which she wore with a pair of black sandals and a chic clutch bag.

The Children Act sees Helen take on the leading role as High Court judge Fiona May.

Emma Thompson breaks injunction in fracking protest
The 56-year-old actress looked chic in an oversized suit
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The 56-year-old actress looked chic in an oversized suitCredit: PA
While Hayley ramped up the glamour with a leopard print dress and bright red lipstick
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While Hayley ramped up the glamour with a leopard print dress and bright red lipstickCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Based on Ian McEwan’s best-selling novel, fans will watch as Fiona struggles to balance her pressured job with her marriage to Jack, played by Stanley Tucci.

As her personal life turns to chaos, she is then asked to preside over a highly contentious case involving a young boy, Adam.

Adam is a young boy suffering from leukaemia and is refusing medical treatment on religious grounds.

Critics have praised Emma for her starring role as high court judge Fiona in the film, along with Fionn Whitehead, who plays a young man who has leukaemia
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Critics have praised Emma for her starring role as high court judge Fiona in the film, along with Fionn Whitehead, who plays a young man who has leukaemiaCredit: PA

The fascinating tale sees Fiona stopping the court case to visit Adam in hospital, a decision that ultimately changes everything.

But as the tale progresses, Fiona must be the one to make the decision as to whether Adam should have to live, or die.

Early reviews show critics full of praise for Emma, and for Fionn Whitehead, who plays Jack.

The Children Act is out in UK cinemas on August 24.

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