Cara Delevingne avoids awkward run-in with ‘ex-girlfriend’ Paris Jackson as they step out during Cannes Film Festival

They were first linked together back in 2017.

And on Friday, Cara Delevingne managed to avoid an awkward run-in with her ‘ex-girlfriend’ Paris Jackson as they were both spotted out and about in Cannes.

Cara, 32, was leaving the Martinez Hotel where she had been staying during the 78th annual film festival day, having attended the Colours of Time premiere the night before.

Meanwhile Paris, 27 was seen out and about enjoying the sights of the French town after she enjoyed a night for the annual amfAR Cannes Gala.

It was seven years ago, a then 19-year-old Paris and 25-year-old Cara seemingly went public with their relationship after months of speculation.

The pair – who have matching red rose tattoos – were spotted sealing their love with a passionate kiss at the end of a double date with Paris’s actor godfather Macaulay Culkin and his girlfriend. 

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Cara Delevingne managed to avoid an awkward run-in with her ex Paris Jackson as they were both spotted out and about in Cannes on Friday

Cara, 32, was leaving the Martinez Hotel where she had been staying during the 78th annual film festival day, having attended the Colours of Time premiere the night before

Despite the former lovers being so close to each other, that didn’t stop them from getting on with their day.

Cara appeared to be a woman on a mission as she carried her luggage out of the hotel lobby and looked dressed for comfort in a pair of grey jogging bottoms and an oversized T-shirt.

She scraped her hair back into a messy bun and wore dark sunglasses as shemade her way out of the hotel.

Meanwhile Paris looked in great spirits as she headed out for a walk to enjoy the day’s sun.

Dressed in an oversized hoodie and cycling shorts, she appeared relaxed as she took in the atmosphere with a friend. 

The model, actress and singer – whose father is Michael Jackson – left her long blonde locks down and finished off her outfit with some brown trainers as she walked around with a pal. 

Paris is now engaged to music producer Justin Long, announcing her engagement at the end of last year.

Also making her way around Cannes was Taylor Hill and her husband Daniel Fryer.

Cara appeared to be a woman on a mission as she carried her luggage out of the hotel lobby and looked dressed for comfort in a pair of grey jogging bottoms and an oversized T-shirt

It was seven years ago, a then 19-year-old Paris and 25-year-old Cara went public with their relationship after months of speculation, but despite the former lovers being so close to each other, that didn’t stop them from getting on with their day

Meanwhile Paris looked in great spirits as she headed out for a walk to enjoy the day’s sun dressed in an oversized hoodie and cycling shorts

The model, actress and singer – whose father is Michael Jackson – left her long blonde locks down and finished off her outfit with some brown trainers as she walked around with a pal

Also making her way around Cannes was Taylor Hill and her husband Daniel Fryer with the former Victoria Secret Angel, wearing a little black dress with ruffles

The venture capitalist also went for a simple, stylish look, donning a matching black shirt as he held the hand of his wife of two years

The former Victoria Secret Angel, wore a little black dress with ruffles, which she paired with black buckled flats, as she strutted through the iconic Croisette with her other half.

Taylor, 29, looked stylish in the getup whose shoes included a gingham strap, which she tied around her ankles, and completed the look with a mustard leather bag, slung over her shoulder.

Her pixie cut was styled in tight curls, opting for a soft palette of makeup for the outing.

The venture capitalist also went for a simple, stylish look, donning a matching black shirt as he held the hand of his wife of two years.

He accessorised with a chunky silver watch, while the supermodel showed off gold hoops and oversized sunglasses.

The celebrity sightings did not stop there, as Josh O’Connor and Cate Blanchett were also seen at their hotels – Le Majestic.

Josh’s new film which also features Paul Mescal premiered at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night.

The new gay romance The History Of Sound was very well received, receiving an impressive nine-minute standing ovation.

Taylor, 29, looked stylish in the getup, styling her pixie cut in tight curls and completting the look with a mustard leather bag, slung over one shoulder

The celebrity sightings did not stop there, as Josh O’Connor was also seen at his hotellooking dapper in a smart suit that featured a flower

Cate Blanchett who is a regular to the red carpet at Cannes, looked chic once again as she headed into the foyer wearing a white mini dress that boasted a dramatic black sheer skirting

The Australian actress, 55, highlighted her age-defying complexion with pink blush, a hint of lipstick and tucked her hair back behind her ears

Based on the short story of the same name by Ben Shattuck, The History Of Sound stars the two actors as love interests Lionel and David.

It follows their journey as they travel together to record the stories and songs of their countrymen during the shadow of the WW1.

Cate, who is a regular to the red carpet in Cannes, looked chic once again as she headed into the foyer.

The Australian actress, 55, stunned in a white mini dress that boasted a dramatic black sheer skirting.

She teamed this with a pair of knee high and accessorised with a tiny silver chain and oversized dark sunglasses.

Looking youthful as ever, the svelte blonde highlighted her age-defying complexion with pink blush, a hint of lipstick and tucked her hair back behind her ears.