Their on-set romance has been shrouded in secrecy during the making of their new movie thriller, Mother!
But Wednesday night marked the first public display of affection between actress Jennifer Lawrence, 27, and director Darren Aronofsky, 48, two weeks into the promotional tour.
Having noticeably kept their distance on the red carpet, the duo were suddenly arm in arm at the New York screening and happy to .
Coupled up: Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend Darren Aronofsky – who worked together as actress and director on the film – posed arm in arm with each other in their first public display of affection at the New York screening of thriller Mother! on Wednesday night
Jennifer looked angelic as she channelled her on-screen alter-ego on Wednesday, dressing in the same ethereal white dress from the movie posters.
The dress featured a fitted bodice with ruching and a V-neckline, which showed off her cleavage.
The same is worn in the stylised cartoon poster, wherein her character ‘Mother’ is seen clutching her heart with an oozing wound on her chest and her dress is soaked in blood.
Snow white: Jennifer Lawrence couldn’t have looked more innocent when she stepped out for the premiere of Mother! in New York City on Wednesday
Ethereal: Jennifer wore the same dress that has been made into a cartoon for the chilling movie poster
It also featured a full tulle skirt.
Jennifer wore her blonde hair in an updo for the premiere, with just a few tendrils framing her face and red and white flowers pinned throughout.
She kept her accessories simple, wearing just a pair of earrings, and opted for a romantic makeup look.
Jennifer and Darren have not yet posed together on the red carpet, seeming instead to deliberately keep their distance on photo opportunities.
Keeping her distance: Jennifer posed slightly apart from her director boyfriend Darren Aronofsky last Tuesday night, in Toronto
Romance: She and Aronofsky (pictured to Jennifer’s left) first began dating in September 2016 after filming had wrapped for Mother! last year
Getting chic done: The Oscar-winning actress posed alone for photos at the Paris premiere, last week as well
The director did have plenty of positive things to say about his muse when he was pressed at Toronto International Film Festival over the weekend, calling her a ‘once-in-a-generation talent.’
He added: ‘I don’t know what makes her great – maybe it was her parents, maybe it was the Kentucky water,’ he jokes to ET.
‘I have no idea, but she’s, like, a once-in-a-generation talent, and just a whirlwind and a hurricane and an earthquake and a thunderstorm of talent.’
Well-suited: She also posed alongside her co-star in the new movie, Javier Bardem. The Spanish actor looked handsome in a dark grey suit, which he wore with a patterned tie
Fairytale princess: Dressed in a floor-length white gown, the 27-year-old Oscar-winning actress looked ethereal as she posed for photos on the black carpet
Breast in show: The dress featured a fitted bodice with ruching and a V-neckline, which showed off her cleavage
When asked about working together while maintaining a personal relationship, Darren said there were no issues whatsoever.
The pair first began dating in September 2016 after filming had wrapped for their first film together.
They were pictured sharing a kiss, which made things official, but they have never shown affection to each other at public events, until now.
At red carpet photocalls in Paris, London and Toronto, her co-star Javier Bardem has noticeably stood in between the couple and was even seated in the middle of the duo inside the Toronto International Film Festival theatre.
On Wednesday, the 48-year-old Spanish actor looked handsome in a dark grey suit, which he wore with a patterned tie.
The trio were joined by the film’s producers Ari Handel and Scott Franklin.
Behind the scenes: The trio were also joined by the film’s producers Ari Handel (L) and Scott Franklin (R)
Partners: Franklin has worked together with Aronofsky on almost all of the director’s most famous works, including Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream, The Wrestler, Noah and Pi
Franklin has worked together with Aronofsky on almost all of the director’s most famous works, including Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream, The Wrestler, Noah and Pi.
Zosia Mamet was also on hand, dressed somewhat appropriately for the film’s themes.
The 29-year-old Girls actress stepped out with a black veil over her face.
She completed her ‘grieving widow’ look with a black knee-length dress, which featured a print of a black peacock on the front and a white collar.
Costume party: Zosia Mamet was also on hand, dressed somewhat appropriately for the film’s themes. The 29-year-old Girls actress stepped out with a black veil over her face
Dark times: She completed her ‘grieving widow’ look with a black knee-length dress, which featured a print of a black peacock on the front and a white collar
Cute couple: Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell lightened the mood with their black carpet appearance
So in love… Keri was caught gazing adoringly at her Welsh-born beau, who had her in stitches of laughter as they posed for the cameras
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell lightened the mood with their black carpet appearance.
Standing in front of photographers, the 42-year-old Americans actor removed his plain black T-shirt and swapped it with another man’s, much to the amusement of his co-star and real-life partner.
The 41-year-old actress could be seen laughing hysterically alongside her beau of four years, who also stepped out in black skinny jeans, white sneakers and carried a black blazer in one hand.
Stripping down: Standing in front of photographers, the 42-year-old Americans actor removed his plain black T-shirt
Shirt swap: He was seen swapping it over with another man’s, much to the amusement of his co-star and real-life partner
Helping hand: A laughing Keri was seen holding her partner’s jacket as he swapped T-shirts on the black carpet
Cheeky: The 41-year-old actress could be seen laughing hysterically alongside her beau of four years, who also appeared amused by his shenanigans
The former Felicity star looked chic in black jeans and a black wrap shirt.
She completed her look with a billowy black trench coat and wore studded black heels.
Harry Connick Jr., 50, stepped out with his wife of 23 years, former Victoria’s Secret model Jill Goodacre, 52.
White hot: Malin Akerman also turned out for the premiere, wearing a slinky white dress, which featured a mermaid hemline
Flower power: The dress was embroidered with flowers, and the 39-year-old Swedish-born actress completed the look with strappy gold stilettos
The pair were accompanied by one of their three daughters, Georgia Connick, 21.
Malin Akerman also turned out for the premiere, wearing a slinky white dress, which featured a mermaid hemline.
The dress was embroidered with flowers, and the 39-year-old Swedish-born actress completed the look with strappy gold stilettos.
A family affair: Harry Connick Jr. stepped out with his wife of 23 years, former Victoria’s Secret model Jill Goodacre. The pair were accompanied by their daughter, Georgia Connick
Date night: Comedian Jim Gaffigan was also in attendance, accompanied by his wife of 14 years, actress Jeannie Gaffigan
Comedian Jim Gaffigan, 51, was also in attendance, accompanied by his wife of 14 years, actress Jeannie Gaffigan, 47.
Mother! is a horror film about a woman, played by Jennifer, whose relationship is tested when her partner, played by Javier, invites menacing guests into their home.
It also star Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer.
The film is out in cinemas from Friday.
Mother! is a horror film about a woman, played by Jennifer, whose relationship is tested when her partner, played by Javier, invites menacing guests into their home
We like to party: At the premiere after-party, Jennifer was joined by pal Emma Stone
Sheer delight: Emma looked ravishing in a flowing black dress, which featured a sheer bodice and arms, which a strategically placed solid bar protecting her modesty
Glamorous: Emma channelled Old Hollywood glamour with her platinum locks styled in waves
Golden girl: Not to be outdone, screen beauty Jennifer dazzled in a gold striped gown, which boasted a high neckline and floor-length glittering strips