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Sandra Bullock's pals expect split

Mar 27, 2010, 13:02 GMT

Photo dated 23 January 2010 shows US Actress Sandra Bullock and husband Jesse James arrive for the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. EPA/PAUL BUCK

Sandra Bullock's friends will be "shocked" if she reconciles with Jesse James.

The 'Blind Side' actress has been left rocked by allegations that her husband of almost five years cheated on her with several women and pals say she can't even "look at" her spouse because she is so upset.

One source said: "Knowing the kind of person she is, I'd be shocked if she contemplated going back to him.

"It's as bad as when her mother died in 1997. She just can't look at him and can't talk to him."

Another source close to the actress - who won Best Actress at the Academy Awards last month - told RadarOnline.com: "She's devastated. She's beyond upset. And she has every right to be. She was on top of the world with her Oscar victory and now this. It's such a difficult thing to deal with.

"How can their marriage survive this?"

Despite her devastation, friends insist Sandra, 45, doesn't need to be pitied as she is strong enough to survive the damage to her marriage.

Close pal Joel Voorhies told UsMagazine.com: "It is probably one of the most devastating pieces of information she's ever gotten.

"But don't feel sorry for her.  Sandra is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, strong women. Everybody gets hurt. She will rise above it. She will make a decision that will work for her. This moment in time does not define who she is."

Last week, Jesse, 40, said the "vast majority" of claims about his behaviour were "untrue and unfounded".

However, he added: "I will not dignify these private matters with any further public comment. There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me."