He has taken a break from the spotlight in recent months following his split from wife Angelina Jolie.
So it was a surprise to see Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt make a low-key appearance at the Gersh pre-Oscars bash in LA's Chateau Marmont Hotel on Thursday.
The 54-year-old actor attended the star-studded bash with his manager ahead of the biggest night in the awards show calendar on Sunday.
Oscar-winning producer Brad looked at ease as he posed inside the party hosted by the Gersh Talent Agency, sharing a laugh with some of the guests as he posed with manager Cynthia Pett-Dante.
The legendary star sported a casual coat, scarf and hat combo as he posed inside the party following months of speculation about his relationship with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston.
The rumour mill kicked into overdrive following Jennifer's split from husband Justin Theroux last month, with sources hinting that Brad and Jennifer have remained in touch 13 years after their divorce.
Entertainment Tonight presenter Nancy O'Dell told The Mirror: 'They have each other's numbers and communicate from time to time. Jen and Brad have remained friendly.'
Another source told the publication: 'Jen and Brad have remained close since their 2005 split, but she has leaned on him more over the past 15 months.'
While Brad has not commented on the rumours, Jennifer's publicist stated claims that Brad was the actress's 'shoulder to cry on' was 'another fabrication'.
The appearance also came just a day after Brad's next big film role was confirmed, playing stunt double Rick Booth in Quentin Taratino's Charles Manson biopic Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, set for release in August 2019.
Best Supporting Actress nominee Allison Janney commanded attention in a silky yellow gown as she posed with a slew of stars at the party.
The Emmy-winner was reunited with her I, Tonya co-star Margot Robbie, and the pair cuddling up together along with some of the team behind their acclaimed film.
Aussie actress Margot highlighted her slender figure in a floral peplum midi dress with her blonde hair styled into chic curls
Also seen attending the party was Wind River star Elizabeth Olsen, who looked effortlessly chic in a white blouse and grey tweed flared trousers, with her brown hair styled into simple waves.
Rising star Tiffany Haddish commanded attention in a dramatic aqua green silk maxi dress, which glittered in the light as she made her arrival.
The Girls Night star posed up a storm with acting thespian Angela Bassett, who was every inch the fashion queen in a flapper style purple beaded dress.
The celebrities were out in force to celebrate ahead of one of the biggest nights in film, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has already been pinned as the favourite to win Best Picture, with Gary Oldman top of the odds for a Best Actor win.
Fans will have to wait and see who walks away with one of the coveted gold statues, but hopefully the show will be less of a drama-filled affair than last years, when the wrong Best Picture winner was read out by mistake.
In an explosive mix-up, La La Land was announced as the big winner, resulting in a member of the Academy rushing onto the stage with the correct winners envelope, announcing the prize was supposed to go to Moonlight.
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