However, she credits her comedic ability for much of her film success. If there is a romantic scene, can it be funny? And while her lawyer encouraged her to fight for the payment she deserved, she still feels awkward when it comes to discussing money. This website uses cookies to personalize your content including ads , and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

The Proposal stars uncover secrets of their friendship — and being nude together. The longtime pals — they even vacation together with spouses Jesse James, 40, and Scarlett Johansson , 24 — let it all hang out in the romantic comedy, out June 19, in which they play a boss from hell and her long-suffering assistant whose relationship changes when she schemes to avoid deportation to her native Canada. How has fame changed Ryan? Bullock: The person I met years ago [through a friend] is the same person sitting next to me now. No change in the humility, talent, kindness.

The Proposal, a dippy but amiable rom-com out in the UK next week, is notable in a handful of modest ways. It returned Sandra Bullock to the American box office No 1 slot for the first time in a decade. It raises not a flicker of scepticism that a year-old woman will still be able to have children. It allows Ryan Reynolds to demonstrate a comedic range few would have imagined him capable of.