Rocco Ritchie proudly shares picture of his famously warring parents Madonna and Guy for the first time since 2008 at they put their differences aside at his art exhibition

Rocco Ritchie proudly shares picture of his famously warring parents Madonna and Guy for the first time since 2008 at they put their differences aside at his art exhibition
By: dailymail Posted On: December 15, 2025 View: 51

Rocco Ritchie shared a picture of his famously warring parents, Madonna and Guy on Instagram on Monday after they reunited for the first time since 2008 to support him at his art exhibition. 

The meeting, which took place at a studio warehouse in Soho on Friday, showed the exes standing either side of their son and in front of his critically acclaimed artworks, which appeared to depict his mother and father.   

Taking to social media, Rocco, 25, wrote about how proud he was of his mum and dad, who famously endured a tough custody battle over him back in 2016. 

Rocco shared: 'It’s obvious why some people might hold judgement against me, I don’t blame them. 

'However, I am proud to be who I am, but I’m even prouder to have both of my parents together in one room supporting me. The work should speak for itself, that’s why the show was called Talk Is Cheap.'

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
Rocco shared this post alongside the picture of his parents on Monday and wrote about 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
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

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

He has since dropped the alias for some exhibitions, but Rhed was his initial, well-known artistic identity. 

Rocco and his famous parents, who were married from 22 December 2000 - 2008, were also seen deep in conversation inside the venue and appeared to get along well, which clearly meant a lot to Rocco. 

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. 

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
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
Rosie looked incredible wearing a chic all-white ensemble and a carrying a barrel bag
Guests shared snaps of the exhibition's art work to Instagram
Another portrait was of a beautiful nude model

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. 

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
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 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

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
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
Jake cut a handsome figure in his striped jumper and jeans

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