Maksim Chmerkovskiy's wife Peta Murgatroyd puts on a brave face with friend in Malibu

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Her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy reached Poland on Tuesday after fleeing his war-torn native Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.And hours after he made it out of Ukraine, Peta Murgatroyd was spotted in her first sighting since Maks' terrifying ordeal.The Dancing With The Stars pro, 35, put on a brave face as she stepped out in Malibu, and at one point,put her hand over her mouth for a somber moment.

Somber moment: Her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy reached Poland on Tuesday after fleeing his war-torn native Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.

And hours after he made it out of Ukraine, Peta Murgatroyd was spotted in her first sighting since Maks' terrifying ordeal Peta was seen sitting at an outdoor table with a woman; she cut a casual figure in sweats, opting to go makeup free and pulling her blonde hair back.The mother of one was seen looking serious and somber while looking at her phone with her friend.It is unclear what they were looking at or if it was a Facetime call but at one point Peta covered up her eyes and laughed for a brief lighter moment.

Peta was seen heading inside the grocery store as well with her pal after their coffee outing.The New Zealand-born star remained at her and Maks' California home with their son Shai, sharing on Instagram her anguish.On Sunday, Peta thanked everyone for their support in an emotional Instagram post, revealing that received freshly baked cookies from strangers.The kind gesture touched the star, who said she was 'going through hell right now' awaiting her husband's return.