Fans have been expressing concerns about Sandra Bullock‘s apparent weight loss following a recent public appearance, just a few months after she mourned the loss of her long-time partner, Bryan Randall.

The acclaimed veteran actress was recently photographed in Los Angeles on November 1, putting on a radiant smile and carrying some shopping bags.

These pictures were taken as she strolled down a street, dressed in a long, black faux fur coat paired with leggings, sneakers, oversized sunglasses, and a gold chain.

Fans couldn’t help but comment on the actress’ physical appearance, with many suggesting that she appeared to have lost weight. Concerns for her well-being were evident in the online responses.

Many people were empathetic and understanding, commending Bullock on her strength during challenging times. One individual wrote: “She looks malnourished, poor thing. She has been through so much and handled it with such grace. […] It is time now for her to start taking good care of herself.”

Others were hoping that things would “get better” for the Miss Congeniality actress, saying: “Looks very thin. Hope things get better for her.”

Another person remarked: “Wow, she lost some weight, heart goes out to her.”

However, some commenters said that appearances are always deceiving, and that just because Bullock was smiling doesn’t mean she isn’t also dealing with immense emotional burdens. One user pointed out: “Just because she’s smiling doesn’t mean her heart isn’t broken.

“Smiling and laughing doesn’t mean that a person is happy. She is most likely still in mourning, as most people would be,” the comment continued.

Bryan Randall, Bullock’s partner, privately battled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for three years before his tragic passing at the age of 57 in August 2023. After his death was announced, it was revealed that he had chosen to keep his ALS battle secret, a decision respected by those close to him, including Bullock.

Bullock and Randall’s relationship began in 2015 when he photographed her son’s birthday. They went public with their romance later that year and even attended Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s wedding together.

Although they were not married, Bullock referred to him as the love of her life during an appearance on Red Table Talk in December 2021. She explained that, despite not being married, they had the “best thing ever” and didn’t need a piece of paper to prove it.

Regardless of what others think of Bullock’s appearance, I think she looks beautiful. The pain of losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things to experience, and Bullock is entitled to grieve her loss in her own way just like anyone else.