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Brad Pitt Arrives in Tokyo

Posted on: Thursday, 13 January 2005, 12:00 CST

TOKYO - It's back to work for Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston - but no breakup questions, please. In his first public appearance since the couple announced their split last week, Pitt arrived in Tokyo Wednesday to promote the heist sequel, "Ocean's Twelve." Hundreds of cheering Japanese fans met the 41-year-old actor at the Narita International Airport, where Pitt signed autographs.

But the international media, hoping for some insight into his marital separation, were barred from a press conference. Only Japanese media, who were restricted from asking personal questions, were allowed by Warner Bros. to attend.

Fans, though, waited up to 10 hours to meet Pitt and his "Ocean's Twelve" co-star George Clooney. The new film is a sequel to 2001's "Ocean's Eleven."

"He (Pitt) is so cool," one fan told AP Television News. "He was cooler than he was in the movies and truly a gentleman. He must be feeling sensitive now. Yet, I'm glad he came over in spite of such feelings."

Pitt and his co-stars were scheduled to return to Los Angeles Thursday.

Meanwhile, Aniston, 35, began filming her next movie, "Friends With Money." On Wednesday, she was seen shooting in Santa Monica, Calif., with co-star Frances McDormand.

On Jan. 7, Pitt and Aniston issued a statement saying they were separating after 4 1/2 years of marriage. Tabloids have devoted dozens of pages to speculation over why the couple split.

Aniston is perhaps the most recognizable star of "Friends," the NBC ensemble show that concluded a 10-year run last year as one of television's highest-rated comedies. She also has starred in films such as "Along Came Polly,""Bruce Almighty" and "The Good Girl." Her father is veteran soap opera actor John Aniston.

Pitt is long one of Hollywood' most bankable film stars. His screen credits include "Fight Club,""Meet Joe Black,""Seven Years in Tibet,""Sleepers,""12 Monkeys,""Legends of the Fall,""A River Runs Through It" and "Thelma & Louise."

Source: Associated Press/AP Online

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