Pictured: Heartbroken Robert Pattinson tries to hide his pain with a smile as he comes out of seclusion for first time since Kristen Stewart's affair

Tonight saw Robert Pattinson make his first public appearance since news broke of his girlfriend Kristen Stewart’s affair with the married director of her movie Snow White and the Huntsman, Rupert Sanders.
The actor earlier today taped an appearance on The Daily Show which will air tonight and will be his first interview since the scandal kicked off almost three weeks ago.
He then headed to the New York premiere of his latest movie Cosmopolis, hitting the red carpet.
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Brave face: Robert Pattinson made his first public appearance since Kristen Stewart's cheating scandal tonight at the Cosmopolis premiere

The Twilight star put his acting skills to use and managed a faint smile, as he put on his best brave face for photographers.
But despite his attempt at a sunny disposition Pattinson’s eyes told a different story and it seems the star is still understandably heartbroken about the recent events.
Pattinson also made sure he looked his best for his first outing since learning of his long-term girlfriend’s philandering with the father-of-two - which came after intimate photographs of the pair were published in a US tabloid.

Scrubbing up well: The hunky actor looked suave in a Gucci suit as he posed on the red carpet

Gently does it: The star is easing himself back into the public eye with this red carpet appearance for his premiere

Flanked by bodyguards, Robert's hair was well-styled and he looked dapper in a cornflower blue Gucci suit with a navy shirt and black tie.
He seems to be easing himself gently back into the public eye ahead of his film’s opening on Friday.
And the hunky actor wouldn’t have been worrying about any run-ins with Kristen tonight.
It was reported earlier this month that she was apparently banned from attending the premiere, with security allegedly under instruction to keep her away.

The many faces of Robert Pattinson: The star flitted between various emotions and attempted to look happy before appearing pensive and then brooding

Reclusive: Robert has stayed well away from the spotlight and has not been pictured for the last three weeks

Nervous: Robert geared up for the red carpet which came after he taped a TV appearance on The Daily Show

Dapper: Robert teamed his cornflower blue suit with a navy shirt and black tie for the event

His appearance on The Daily Show is his first interview since the drama unfolded and will air later tonight.
An audience member alleged to Life & Style that when host Jon Stewart claimed 'the world has ended', Pattinson said: 'It has'.
He reportedly then laughed nervously and said: 'That was my attempt at a joke.'

Back in business: Robert worked the red carpet like a pro and chatted to press upon his arrival

And breathe: Once he stepped onto the red carpet Robert seemed to visibly relax

Working the crowd: Not even a broken heart could get in the way of Robert's professionalism

The film, based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Don DeLillo, is directed by David Cronenberg and also stars Juliette Binoche and Sarah Gadon.
It initially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, drawing mixed early reactions from critics.
The drama already had a limited release in the UK on June 15. Pattinson plays the lead role of disturbed billionaire Eric Packer.
Cronenberg and Pattinson are also expected at a TimesTalk event on August 15 in the Big Apple to discuss the film.

Also in attendance: Paul Giamatti (L) and Carrie Keagan joined Robert on the red carpet at the bash

New role: Robert is drumming up publicity for the movie ahead of its release on August 17

The relationships that were rocked: Robert and Kristen (L) and Rupert Sanders with wife Liberty Ross