Madonna is seen with ex-husband Guy Ritchie and son Rocco for the first time since 2008 as they attend his latest art exhibition
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On Friday evening, Madonna was spotted in a rare public appearance alongside her ex-husband, Guy Ritchie, and their son, Rocco, marking the first time the trio has been seen together since their 2008 split.

The reunion was a special occasion as they gathered to support Rocco at the opening night of his latest art exhibition, “Talk Is Cheap,” held in a studio warehouse in Soho. This event highlighted the ongoing success of Rocco’s burgeoning art career.

At 25, Rocco has carved out a niche for himself in the art world, initially gaining fame under the pseudonym Rhed. This alias allowed him to establish his reputation independently of his celebrity lineage.

Although he has begun to step away from the Rhed persona for some exhibitions, it remains a significant part of his early artistic identity. The evening saw Rocco deeply engrossed in conversation with his parents, who were once married from December 22, 2000, until their divorce in 2008, reflecting a harmonious family interaction.

Rocco and his famous parents, who were married from 22 December 2000 – 2008, were seen deep in conversation inside the venue and appeared to get along well. 

Madonna was seen with ex-husband Guy Ritchie and son Rocco for the first time since 2008 at his art exhibition, entitled Talk Is Cheap at a Soho warehouse on Friday

Madonna was seen with ex-husband Guy Ritchie and son Rocco for the first time since 2008 at his art exhibition, entitled Talk Is Cheap at a Soho warehouse on Friday

The trio looked worlds apart from the last time they were pictured together back in 2008

The trio looked worlds apart from the last time they were pictured together back in 2008

Rocco shared this post alongside the picture of his parents on Monday and wrote of how proud he was of his parents for putting aside their differences to support him

Rocco shared this post alongside the picture of his parents on Monday and wrote of how proud he was of his parents for putting aside their differences to support him 

The pair famously didn't get on over the years and endured a custody battle over their son in 2016 but have come together to celebrate his achievements

 The pair famously didn’t get on over the years and endured a custody battle over their son in 2016 but have come together to celebrate his achievements 

Madonna had her toyboy Akeem Morris, 29, on her arm and arrived wearing her usual wacky sense of style

Madonna had her toyboy Akeem Morris, 29, on her arm and arrived wearing her usual wacky sense of style

Film director Guy arrived alongside his wife Jacqui, 42 who looked incredible in plaid trousers and a leather jacket

Film director Guy arrived alongside his wife Jacqui, 42 who looked incredible in plaid trousers and a leather jacket 

Madonna, 67, was sporting platinum blonde hair and oversized sunglasses, just like the last time they were all pictured together. 

The iconic singer wore a vintage Versace outfit and held a Saint Laurent leopard print calf hair hobo handbag, worth £2300. 

While Guy, 55, has barely aged a day, Madonna was sporting a very smooth complexion after indulging in various cosmetic procedures over the years. 

It seems tensions have thawed after a very public custody battle over Rocco took place between Guy and Madonna around a decade ago. 

It was reported back in March 2016, that Madonna had conceded defeat to her ex-husband over the custody of their then 15-year-old son.

The Mail on Sunday revealed at the time that the pop star singer had told friends she has ‘lost the battle’ after finally admitting her son does not want to live with her.

The saga began December before, when Rocco left his mother’s world tour to fly to Britain to stay with his film director father. 

Rocco then defied the superstar’s pleas – as well as an order from a New York court – to return to Madonna’s US home for Christmas, preferring instead to remain in Britain with Ritchie. 

Rocco, 25, built his art career under the pseudonym Rhed, using it to gain recognition for his work rather than his famous name

Rocco, 25, built his art career under the pseudonym Rhed, using it to gain recognition for his work rather than his famous name

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, 44, (right), who starred in Guy's 2023 war-themed action movie, The Covenant, also turned up

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, 44, (right), who starred in Guy’s 2023 war-themed action movie, The Covenant, also turned up

The guest-list was incredibly A-list with the likes of Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley all pictured arriving at the event

The guest-list was incredibly A-list with the likes of Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley all pictured arriving at the event

The long-term lovers linked arms on their date night - Jason has worked with Guy many times over the years

The long-term lovers linked arms on their date night – Jason has worked with Guy many times over the years 

Rosie looked incredible wearing a chic all-white ensemble and a carrying a barrel bag

Rosie looked incredible wearing a chic all-white ensemble and a carrying a barrel bag 

Madonna was said to be ‘utterly bereft’ and, as part of the peace deal, she demanded a series of assurances that she will retain some parental influence over her only natural son. 

Guy – who was awarded a £50 million divorce settlement including the Wiltshire country estate, Ashcombe, had claimed his son needed ‘his space and freedom’. 

Now having seemingly made their peace with one another, both Guy and Madonna turned up with their respective partners on Friday. 

Madonna had her toyboy Akeem Morris, 29, on her arm, while Guy arrived alongside his wife of ten years, Jacqui, 42. 

The guest-list was incredibly A-list with the likes of Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley all pictured arriving. 

Rosie looked incredible wearing a chic all-white ensemble and a carrying a barrel bag and Jason, who has worked alongside Guy on a series of movies, wore a brown suit.

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, 44, who starred in Guy’s 2023 war-themed action movie, The Covenant, also turned up. 

Rocco’s adopted brothers and sisters were all in attendance, but only David Banda, 19, was pictured heading inside. 

Madonna wore a vintage Versace outfit and held a Saint Laurent leopard print calf hair hobo handbag, worth £2300

Madonna wore a vintage Versace outfit and held a Saint Laurent leopard print calf hair hobo handbag, worth £2300 

The party continued across town, in the upmarket Oswald's private members' club, until 1am

The party continued across town, in the upmarket Oswald’s private members’ club, until 1am

Rocco and brother David Banda took a rickshaw to the club with another male friend, while other guests all used private cars

Rocco and brother David Banda took a rickshaw to the club with another male friend, while other guests all used private cars

Rocco was seen puffing away on a cigarette while David sipped a beer while looking incredibly dapper in a brown pinstripe suit

Rocco was seen puffing away on a cigarette while David sipped a beer while looking incredibly dapper in a brown pinstripe suit

He was full of the joys of spring when he was pictured leaving the private members' club

He was full of the joys of spring when he was pictured leaving the private members’ club

Madonna has six children: Lourdes, 29, whose father is Cuban-American actor and fitness trainer Carlos Leon.

Rocco, with Guy and she has adopted David , Mercy, 18 and twins Stella & Estere, 13.

Madonna and his father Guy both attended at the same time, marking the first time both parents have been publicly seen together at the same venue in around 10 years. 

Both parents were pictured talking to Rocco inside the gallery, as he gave them a tour of his art work. 

The party then continued across town, in the upmarket Oswald’s private members’ club, until 1am. 

At the party, actor Russell Tovey, 44, looked very smart in his suit as he headed inside. 

Sting’s wife Trudie Styler, 71, was also out and ready to party – she and Sting, 74, are Rocco’s godparents. 

And designer Tom Ford, 64, brought some serious style to proceedings as he turned up looking effortlessly cool. 

Rocco and his adopted brother David took a rickshaw to the club with another male friend, while other guests all used private cars. 

Russell Tovey, (left) looked very smart in his suit as he headed inside

Russell Tovey, (left) looked very smart in his suit as he headed inside  

Sting's wife Trudie Styler was also out and ready to party - she and Sting are Rocco's godparents

Sting’s wife Trudie Styler was also out and ready to party – she and Sting are Rocco’s godparents 

And designer Tom Ford brought some serious style to proceedings as he turned up looking effortlessly cool

And designer Tom Ford brought some serious style to proceedings as he turned up looking effortlessly cool 

Jake cut a handsome figure in his striped jumper and jeans

Jake cut a handsome figure in his striped jumper and jeans 

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