James Franco keeps younger girlfriend close as he makes rare public appearance at Broadway opening
He's been keeping a low profile after being accused of sexual exploitation by five women in a Los Angeles Times article in January.
But on Monday, James Franco made a rare public appearance as he attended the opening night of the play Straight White Men on Broadway.
The actor, 40, was accompanied by his stunning much younger girlfriend Isabel Pakzad, 25, who has stood by her man despite the allegations, which Franco has denied.
Date night: James Franco made a rare public appearance as he attended the opening night of the play Straight White Men on Broadway with girlfriend Izabel Pakzad on Monday
The couple posed for photos as they arrived at the Hayes Theater in New York City.
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Franco lovingly put his arm around Pakzad's shoulders, holding her close, as photographers snapped away.
He was dressed in a black and white fine striped shirt with the top button undone and a pair of skinny black jeans with brown brogues.
In good spirits: Franco, 40, who's been keeping a low profile after being accused of sexual exploitation by five women in a Los Angeles Times article in January, was all smiles
Loved up: The actor, who has denied the allegations against him, lovingly put his arm around Pakzad's shoulders, holding her close, as photographers snapped away
Pretty look: Pazkad, 25, stepped out in a colorful summer dress paired with chunky black shoes. She wore a beige jacket over her low-cut frock and wore her long brunette hair loose
Fine romance: The lovebirds arrived at the theatre hand in hand. It's believed they have been dating since last November
His girlfriend was all smiles, stepping out in a colorful summer dress paired with chunky black shoes.
She wore a cropped beige jacket over her low-cut frock and wore her long brunette hair loose with a center parting.
Pakzad accessorized with a couple of gold neck chains with pendants and a pair of matching earrings.
Also on hand for the play's first night was Mr. Selfridge star Jeremy Piven, who looked dapper in a tailored black jacket suit that he paired with a white t-shirt and white sneakers.
VIP: Also on hand for the play's first night was Mr. Selfridge star Jeremy Piven, who looked dapper in a tailored black jacket suit that he paired with a white t-shirt and white sneakers
On the guest list, too, was actress Ari Graynor, who worked with Franco in his film The Disaster Artist.
Theatre director Lila Neugebauer also posed for pics with Meryl Streep's actress daughter Grace Gummer.
Opening night also drew the play's stars Armie Hammer, 31, and Josh Charles, 46, to the after-party at DaDong in NYC. Josh escorted his pregnant artist wife Sophie Flack, 35, to the bash.
Opening night: Armie Hammer has a leading role in Straight White Men
Maternity style: Josh Charles and his pregnant wife Sophie Flack attended the after party
Eye-catching: On the guest list, too, was actress Ari Graynor, who worked with Franco in his film The Disaster Artist. She wore full-length floral-patterned gown with half sleeves
Pals: Theatre director Lila Neugebauer posed for pics with Meryl Streep's actress daughter Grace Gummer as they arrived for the play
Straight White Men cast: The Christmas-set play stars (from l-r) Stephen Payne, Josh Charles, Paul Schneider and Armie Hammer
Fan favorite: Armie acknowledged the audience while flanked by Paul and Carole Rothman
