Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock will forge her career comeback at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City next month.
“She will be attending,” the actress’ rep confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine on Wednesday in response to online reports that Bullock would appear at the annual show. The appearance will be the star’s first on the red carpet since husband Jesse James admitted to mass infidelity in a headline-snatching sex scandal in March.
The Blind Side star — who is nominated for Best Female Performance, Best Kiss, and Best Comedic Performance at the event — will be honored with the coveted MTV Generation Award, the network said Wednesday.
“Sandra Bullock will receive the MTV Generation Award during the 2010 MTV Movie Awards for her riveting and diverse contributions to the film industry and for entertaining generations of the MTV audience over the last two decades. The first female recipient to be honored with this revered award, Bullock is one of the most accomplished, multifaceted and beloved actresses of her time. She has made legions of moviegoers both laugh and cry through heartfelt and wide-ranging roles that continue to break the mold and box-office records,” MTV Chief Stephen Friedman said in a release.
“Sandra is one of those rare individuals who is adored by our audience as both an actress and a role model. Recognizing her remarkable talent, amazing range of films and her visceral connection to our audience around the globe, we are honored to present her with our ‘MTV Generation Award.’”
Hosted by Aziz Ansari, the 2010 MTV Movie Awards will broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6 at 9PM/8PM C.