The contents of American newsstands inform the public week in, week out that Brangelina’s fairy-tale relationship is on the rocks.

But last night, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie felt the need to put on a united front as they stepped out for a meal at the Dolce Vita restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Was it just coincidence that this rare public display of affection took place on the day a new unauthorised, tell-all book on the couple was released?

Good for them!