Saturday October 4, 2008

ANGELINA Jolie has defied rumors that she is suffering from post natal depression — by stepping out in New York for dinner with pals.

The Hollywood star — accompanied by partner Brad Pitt — arrived in NYC on Thursday.

And on Friday, Jolie, 33, made her first public appearance since the July birth of twins Knox and Vivienne to join veteran Hollywood star Clint Eastwood and actress Amy Ryan at a dinner in New York for her new film The Changeling.

The star wore a belted metallic gray trench coat and high heeled black boots as she posed happily for waiting photographers.

An onlooker said, “Angelina looked very beautiful. She was full of smiles.”

Jolie and Pitt — who was absent from last night’s gathering — are in the city in preparation for this week’s premiere of the movie. They are accompanied by all six of their children.

Angelina’s appearance comes amid rumors her relationship to Brad is on the rocks.

Speculation that the pair were headed for split began after Brad spent the majority of last month abroad promoting his new film Burn After Reading at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals.

Angelina avoided the spotlight, instead spending her time holed up at the Chateau Miraval in Provence, France. Last month, InTouch Weekly magazine reported Angelina was in “depression mode” following the birth of her twins.

A source said, “Angelina feels that Brad has it easy. He had the kids without the pain of birth, and he can just jet off whenever he feels like it.

“She has been staying in bed most of the time, all she does is sleep. She has little energy and has to force herself to remember to eat because she is still breast feeding.”