Brad Pitt breaks silence on Jolie split at Allied premiere alongside Marion Cotillard hours after being cleared of abuse claims (photos)

Brad Pitt  hit his first red carpet since his shocking late September split from Angelina Jolie.

On Wednesday evening the 52-year-old actor joined Marion Cotillard at the Los Angeles premiere of his WWII drama Allied. 

And Brad - who wasn't wearing his wedding ring - spent a lot of time signing autographs for fans, and was grateful for their 'kindness' as he spoke with them.

He told E! News: “It's really sweet, everyone has been really kind out here. It's really nice to have all the support.”

This comes just hours after TMZ reported the star was cleared by the Department Of Children And Family Services of child abuse.

Pitt is now ramping up for a custody battle with his wife of two years. She has asked for sole physical custody and he has asked for joint custody.

Brad looked dapper in a dark suit and white shirt as he opted to not wear a tie for his red carpet attire.

His hair was cut short as he showed off his salt and pepper beard.

Brad was seen smiling at the fans as he signed autographs for them whilst walking down the carpet.

Despite his personal troubles, the actor looked to be in good spirits. 

He showed off his chiseled jawline and smouldering pose as he had his picture taken. 

This comes just hours after TMZ reported the star was cleared by the Department Of Children And Family Services of child abuse.

Pitt is now ramping up for a custody battle with his wife of two years. She has asked for sole physical custody and he has asked for joint custody.

Brad looked dapper in a dark suit and white shirt as he opted to not wear a tie for his red carpet attire.

His hair was cut short as he showed off his salt and pepper beard.

Brad was seen smiling at the fans as he signed autographs for them whilst walking down the carpet.