I don't think many working physicists pay attention to her, she's turned herself into more of a "pop sci" icon. The problem I think is that she frequently strays far outside of her realm of expertise without the humility required, not unlike Neil deGrasse Tyson or Michio Kaku.<p>If you find that sort of thing entertaining then there's no shame in it, just realize that expertise is generally narrow, non-transferable, and perishable.