Sandra Bullock: Affair May Boost Career

These are trying times for Sandra Bullock, given her husband Jesse James’ 11-month affair, but experts say the “Proposal” babe may actually get a career boost in the end.

Sociologist Karen Sternheimer explained, "Ironically, it can actually bolster her fame. She has tried to keep herself out of her career as much as possible. This development... adds to her image as a sympathetic figure that especially women can relate to."

"They [celebrities] might not be just like us, but they go through a lot of the same things, and it makes people feel all the more connected to celebrities."