Report: Sandra Bullock's back in town, but not back home

Sandra Bullock arrived in Southern California on Tuesday night from her Austin, Texas, hideaway, an insider tells Fox411 exclusively, and though she's not headed back to the O.C. place just yet, "she doesn't want to jump into divorce -- she thought she had her soul mate" in husband Jesse James.

"She's staying in her own place separate from him in California," the source said, noting that Bullock is sorting things out step by step. "She still wants space, and she's very focused." 

Having seen Sandy in action after the Academy Awards on March 7, James hovering nearby, the Ministry does not doubt the "very focused" part one bit. Others apparently noticed that focus as well.

Bullock's still working and "plans to take meetings again soon," the source said.

-- Christie D'Zurilla

Photo: Sandra Bullock accepts the Academy Award for lead actress for her role in "The Blind Side" during the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7. Credit:  Richard Harbaugh / EPA / AMPAS

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Comments

[ekj]

Feel really bad for a good person like her-what a body blow.Ms. Bullock,it's your family & childhood friends that have your back.As the Beatles song says "...get back,get back to where you once belong.."

[Cisco]

Girl! get back to work and make All About Steve part 2...okay, everyone go ahead and go ballistic over this comment now...how insensitive!....Sandra, here's a song for you now..."I Will Survive"....

[Like Sandy.]

Hey Sandra, I just wanted to write you a quick letter a say, we your fans love you!! Stay strong & beautiful! You are such an inspiration to US all!! What u do for ppl in crisis, is very beautiful, just like u! Donations to the ppl of Haiti, Indonesia, and the victims of Katrina that u made were beyond heartwarming. You are an amazing woman, and I for one am so proud of you and all you do for US & the world!! :)

And btw, you deserved a few awards for "28 Days." You were me in that one, my dear! xox.

[Doug Stover]

One more time Jesse.

U G L Y

You ain't got no alibi
You're UGLY

[K.E.]

Oh Sandy, that dude in NOT your soul mate. Soul mates don't act like that. Soul mates treat you like gold. Once a man treats you right, you'll see the difference.

Good luck.

[Terri]

Maybe giving her space and not having her every move reported would be nice. You know the papparazi will be stalking her like crazy now that people know she is in town. Tabloids and their ilk are relentless and have no shame.

[valamondo]

The more I read about how much he loves his wife and how much he is a chronic cheater, it really makes me wonder if he has that whole "Madonna/Whore" thing going on... He holds his wife up to high standards (i.e. what he deems sacred love and a home life with his children) and sees "whores" essentially as the low standard (i.e. where he acts out his dirty deeds). Not a defense at all, but there are some men who think that way, based frequently on what their environment was like growing up...

Curious...

[Chris in Colorado]

I normally don't post anything about celebs because really, I dont care and I have other things to worry about. But I'm hoping all parties involved actually read this.

Jesse James, wth were you thinking? You know you screwed up the best thing going for you, so I don't need to go into it.

Melissa Smith decided to do this and her intention was motivated by money? Doesn't that make her a prostitute? In case you dont know what that word means, it means HOOKER. Yes it does by the very definition. Granted what he did was wrong in everyway, but a) you knew he was married, and b) you decided to accept money to destroy his marrage. That's what you aspired to, congrats on reaching the highest point of your...what career?

Ms. Bullock, my heart goes out to you. From the rest of the male gene pool, we are sorry you're going through this. You're one of those rare people that are truely humble and is a regular person. Granted, you're a celebrity, and an Oscar winner, but from what I understand and have seen, you treat everyone as an equal and a regular person. Please keep being that person.

[lealmommie]

Poor Sandy.......... she is such a great actress. people cheat on their spouses everyday we all need to mind our own business and let them work on their marriage if need be. and to Jesse come on........... you left class for trash. she was actually the one good one and you let her get away. and to that suptid UGLY tattoo chick with tattoo's on her FACE............ OMG so you have sex with jesse james why go and spread your business that you are a HO.... I dont understand why you get satification about tell the world who you slept with plus your getting money for it....... that is FAULLLLLLL........... Sandy just no that complete that I am a complete stranger and i think of you and I am preying for you that God may heal your heart.It will be ok, and you will laugh again. just give it sometime and keep your head up.

[erica stephens]

Sandra,Grow Up!.You are 40 years old.Why are you hiding? Why is he dictating your movements? Missing a World Premier in London? Seriously?What did you do wrong? It looks to me you made the same mistake many women make,we think we can get down and play in the mud,without getting dirty.So you got a little dirty.....So What?

[Mimi]

Don't let that dude Jesse defend himself by saying he suffers from a disease or has a sexual addiction. He made a choice, and did not consider you or his children. He did not love you as he said, or act like your soul mate. Seems like he used you, didn't respect you, humiliated you, and arrogant enough to think he could get away with it . When we do things wrong we all must face the consequences. Feel no sympathy. The guy is a loser and he did not have your back. Life will get better. Be strong.

[trudye]

Now doesn't this just make Jesse appear more appealing? I think not, to anyone who thinks a married man has any business trolling for other women, they don't. Not now, not down the road......and if a woman thinks she's something special by buying into what a married guy has to offer, think again. Ladies, married men need to either be married, or get out........and to want someone like that is stupid. Their actions show no set of values, no respect for women and oh I don't know, a quick trip to the curb is what they should get. Why? Why not......they don't deserve anything else. You get what you give.....and sometimes that hurts. Others more than you. Use your brains, it'll save you some heartache.