Brad Pitt looks drawn at first public appearance since Angelina Jolie split as divorce and bitter custody battle takes a toll

By Mike Larkin For Dailymail.com

Published: 02:20 EST, 9 November 2016 | Updated: 16:35 EST, 9 November 2016

It was a good night to make a low key first step back into public life.

And Brad Pitt made his first official appearance since his split from Angelina Jolie when he attended a screening of Moonlight in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

He was supported by his fellow A-lister friend Julia Roberts as he attended the event promoting the film, which was executive produced through his company Plan B.

The 52-year-old, who has been caught up in ugly divorce and custody battle, appeared drawn, but he did manage a smile for the cameras and did his best to appear upbeat.

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Two's company: Brad Pitt, 52, made his first official appearance since his split from Angelina Jolie when he attended a screening of Moonlight in Los Angeles on Tuesday with Julia Roberts

Firm friends: The Fight Club favourite opted for a dressed down look of woollen jacket, tartan shirt and T-shirt, whilst Julia, 49, looked resplendent in a casual look of black top and trousers

The Fight Club favourite opted for a dressed down look of woollen jacket, tartan shirt and T-shirt.

Julia, 49, looked resplendent in a casual look of black top and trousers, and added an element of geek chic by donning thick-rimmed spectacles.

Moonlight tells the story of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.

The screening was a rehearsal for his first red carpet walk since his marriage breakdown, when he attends the Allied premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Out and about: The pair attended the event promoting his film, Moonlight, which was executive produced through his company Plan B and they took to the podium together

Split: Angelina filed for divorce from her husband on September 19, citing irreconcilable differences, Brad had not been seen out in the limelight until now 

It was a good night for a low key appearance, as the country was gripped by the drama surrounding the presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. 

Angelina filed for divorce on September 19, citing irreconcilable differences. 

The estranged couple - who got only married last year - have six children; Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, while he has asked for shared guardianship. 

Big family: The estranged couple, here at an LA airport last year, have six children together

Parental duties: Angelina will continue to have sole custody of their children under an agreement reached by the stars, a representative for the actress said Monday

She will continue to have sole custody of their children under an agreement reached by the stars, a representative for the actress said Monday.

The agreement calls for the former couple's children to continue to have 'therapeutic visits' with Pitt.

Jolie filed for divorce days after Pitt was involved in a disturbance during a private flight with his family. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the breakup, and an attorney said at the time she filed for divorce 'for the health of the family.'

Monday's statement said the agreement was reached more than a week ago in consultation with childcare professionals. It says no further details could be provided, and it makes no mention of an investigation by child welfare workers into the plane incident.

Dress rehearsal: The event will have prepared him for attending the Allied premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday

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