Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt crush rumours of a rift with an award-winning display of affection

It could have been a scene from one of their many box office hits.
Handsome leading man Brad Pitt, 45, pulled actress Angelina Jolie, 33, in close for a kiss at the after-party for his new film Inglourious Basterds in Cannes.
The couple, who had earlier been hand-in-hand on the red carpet at the premiere, continued to display tactile affection for one another away from the glare of the Croisette's many camera lenses.
Dressed in a stunning nude coloured Versace gown with a thigh-length split, Angelina looked every inch the screen siren - and was obviously relishing the chance for some rare couple time with Pitt.

Leading couple: Brad Pitt holds the leading lady in his life, Angelina Jolie, tightly as he draws her in for a romantic kiss at the after-party for film The Inglourious Basterds

At the after-party, Brad and Angelina - who between them have six children - rarely strayed from one another's side.
And their easy  affection with one another appeared to crush rumours of a rift.

 

Earlier in the evening Angelina joined Brad at the Palais des Festivals for the red-carpet screening of director Quentin Tarantino's new Second World War film which is up for the coveted Palme d'Or for best movie at the film festival.
As the film's cast mounted the famous steps into the Palais - all together, as is traditional at the festival - Pitt ran back down the carpet to fetch Jolie, who had waited behind.

Closer than close: The couple did not stray far from each other's side in a display of affection which would help to scotch rumours of a rift between the couple

Come get your man Ang: When Angelina did move from Brad's side, this scantily clad guest managed to engage him in conversation

Later at the party the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye said Angelina stroked Brad's neck as he chatted to fellow cast mates at the beach-front party off the Croisette.
And as she sat next to him, her hand was on his thigh, or his shoulder, as she stuck closely to him.
Their loving appearance contrasted greatly with reports from the U.S., which claimed the couple's four-year relationship was on the rocks.
One American publication alleged the actress flew into a rage after she caught Brad rubbing the back of their nanny on the bed in the twins' room.
And on another occasion a row is said to have erupted after the actress returned home from filming her new movie Salt to find Brad relaxing with beer and DVDs in their bedroom while their six children caused chaos downstairs.

Side by side: Angelina rests her palm on Brad's shoulder as they each talk to one of the party's guests