Celebs Who've Bounced Back After Divorce

Divorce is an undoubtedly sad situation, but it's often how a celeb handles the aftermath that separates them from being relegated to the D-list, to becoming more popular than ever before. Case in point? Katie Holmes, whose career is clearly on the up and up after splitting with Tom Cruise. Check out other celebs who are hotter than ever post-split.

Sandra Bullock was already beloved by millions before her drama-filled divorce from Jesse James in 2010, but the public was more on her side than ever after James' cheating scandals were revealed. These days, Sandra has an adorable son named Louis, and still remains Forbes' third highest-paid actress this year -- quite a feat given her relative box office absence.

After announcing her bombshell divorce to Tom Cruise on June 29, Katie Holmes has remarkably become more career savvy than ever. Holmes & Yang, her fashion line with celebrity stylist Jeannie Yang, will have its very first fashion presentation at New York Fashion Week this September, and she's just been confirmed to star in Theresa Rebeck's Dead Accounts on Broadway.

While nobody could deny Reese Witherspoon and her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe were adorable together (who can forget their super-cute 2002 Oscar presentation?!), the public was largely Team Reese after rumors surfaced of Phillippe allegedly cheating on her with his Stop Loss costar Abby Cornish. These days, Reese still enjoys A-list status and has bounced back with a new love -- husband Jim Toth, whom she married last year.

When Kim Kardashian's marriage to Kris Humphries ended after just 72 days, and after enjoying the perks of a lavish televised wedding, the public backlash was severe and swift. But the most recognizable Kardashian showed herself to be remarkably resilient -- Keeping Up with the Kardashians is still a huge E! hit, and her new love Kanye West is considered a serious upgrade from Humphries.

After splitting with third husband Mark Anthony last year, it's undeniable that J. Lo looks better than ever. She's even moved on to a much younger man, 25-year-old dancer Casper Smart.

Katy Perry spun the pain of her December split with Russell Brand into career gold, penning hits Part of Me and Wide Awake, which were clearly inspired by their divorce. Perry's documentary-concert film Katy Perry: Part of Me also addressed the divorce, driving up interest in the film.

The public was clearly Team Eva after rumors of her ex-husband NBA star Tony Parker's cheating ways became persistent. Eva moved on with a younger man, Eduardo Cruz, and after splitting with him for the second time in late June, it's now rumored that she's dating another high-profile athlete, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez! 

If looking great is the best revenge, than Heidi Klum's definitely winning.  Klum's body looks better than ever, and she has no qualms showing it off post-divorce. Check out the video she shot for Hunger magazine in May, where she pole dances in a leather harness.