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
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
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
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
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