She has just been named the world's most powerful actress, but it's clear what matters most to Sandra Bullock - her role as a mother.
It came as she was named the world's most powerful actress in a respected annual list of film, TV and music stars.
Working mother: The world's most powerful actress, Sandra Bullock, carried her son Louis as she took her dogs to puppy training in Austin, Texas, yesterday
Sandra beat more established names like Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie on the list compiled by Entertainment Weekly magazine.
She was praised for handling the break-up of he marriage to Jesse James with 'savvy and grace'.
The editors of the magazine said: 'Every movie fans now sympathises with her, every media outlet covets her and every studio executive want to be in business with her.'
What obstacle? Flexible Sandra hops over a dog cage
Sandra once again showed the down to earth side as she adeptly carried her baby son with one arm yesterday.
Dressed down Sandra even jumped over a dog cage on her way back to the car.
A helpful store assistant carried dog beds and led Sandra's three-legged rescue dog Ruby out to her car, receiving a grateful hug from the busy mother.
Sandra and Louis have just returned to their home in Austin, Texas from a break in Anguilla.
Dressed down: Sandra wore cut-off shorts, vest top and shirt
Entertainment Weekly compiled their most powerful list by comparing box office sales, TV viewing figures and album sales.
They also included the stars' influence in their industry and their impact on pop culture.
Doing her chores: After loading her pet dogs into the car, Sandra said goodbye to the store assistants
Puppy love; Animal lover Sandra's pets, included three-legged rescue dog Ruby, are carried out to her car
While the Oscar-winner can demand millions of dollars per film, it seems Sandra Bullock enjoys nothing more than spending time with ten-month-old Louis.
