and
Chris Martinproved yet again that they are
"closer than ever"following their split when they partied together at a book launch in LA this week.
CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR FULL GALLERYThe former couple, who have remained close friends since
the breakdown of their ten-year marriage, mingled and posed for photographs with fellow guests
—although notably not together.Given the relaxed, garden party-style of Vicky Vlachonis'
The Body Doesn't Lielaunch, Gwyneth opted for black shorts, sandals and a chic white sleeveless blazer while Chris wore a blue T-shirt and trousers.
Gwyneth let her hair down at the event and was seen laughing and joking with her celebrity friends including Cameron Diaz, designer Jennifer Meyer, Tobey Maguire and
50 Shades of Greyactress Dakota Johnson.Also present at Vicky's book launch were
Nicole Richieand her brother-in-law Benji Madden.Nicole, who has been married to Benji's brother Joel Madden since 2010, sported a colourful patterned maxi dress that matched her vibrant purple hair.
Chris and Gwyneth's appearance at the party comes amid reports that the pair still live together.According to
court documents filed by Gwynethon Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court concerning an alleged stalker, the 41-year-old claimed that she and Chris shared the same house.The pair were pictured at the house on Sunday and they celebrated Mother's Day with their two children Apple, nine, and Moses, seven.
The party also coincided with Coldplay frontman Chris' denial that he is dating model and TV presenter Alexa Chung.
Gwyneth Paltrow calls for an end to 'mommy wars' and clarifies 'out-of-context' quote about working mumsRumours that the pair were an item began circulating after they were seen enjoying a drink together in New York although this week a representative for the musician told the
Metronewspaper: "They are definitely not dating".