Reports emerged this weekend that Brad and Angelina had been in touch with divorce lawyers to start hashing out a split deal.

The couple, together five years, are not married, but they do have six children and a massive amassed fortune including shared houses and countless pricey artworks.

Angelina has been looking more frail than ever, as her weight plummets. Brad has been looking older and wearier than ever, with his long grey straggly beard.

The two make it a point to put on a united front whenever the cameras are on, but sources say in the background, they are preparing to make an announcement of separation, as soon as everything is agreed with the lawyers.

It's said that they will share equal custody of the children, though they will live with their mother most of the time.

As yet no official statement has been made.