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Sandra Bullock is one of Hollywood's most loved and respected actresses because of her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. Sandra bagged at least six major awards in 2010, such as the Academy Award for Best Actress and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, both for her leading role in The Blind Side. However, despite all her breakthrough achievements in 2010, another aspect of Sandra Bullock's life was crumbling down to pieces the same year; because it was also the year she got her divorce from her ex-husband, Jesse James.
Why did Sandra Bullock and her ex-husband Jesse James get divorced? What did Sandra Bullock's ex-husband do to make her feel embarrassed? Are Jesse James and Sandra Bullock still friends after their divorce? Keep reading to find out...
How Many Ex-Husbands Does Sandra Bullock Have?
Sandra Bullock has worked with several of the most attractive Hollywood actors, such as Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper, and Ben Affleck, throughout her 35 years in the entertainment industry. Thanks to the at least 45 movies she has acted or co-produced in, she has met a wide range of men with whom she's found romantic interests, such as Matthew McConaughey.
However, little did Sandra know that in 2003, when she only intended to go to West Coast to gift her godson a toy motorcycle, she met her first and only husband. Sandra Bullock did not have immediate sparks with Jesse James, as she even tells InStyle that she thought James was homophobic.
Sandra and Jesse married two years after their initial meeting. But things did not go well, leading to their divorce in 2010. Their separation became relatively messy because of the reason they parted ways, and what Jesse James said after their divorce made it even more embarrassing for Sandra.
Why Did Sandra Bullock And Jesse James Divorce?
Jesse James admitted to cheating on Sandra Bullock, which was one of the primary reasons the Hollywood actress wanted to end things with her husband for good.
In an interview with Daily Mail, the 53-year-old said, "Yeah, I [Jesse James] did cheat on my wife [Sandra Bullock], yeah, I stood up and took accountability for it and apologized. And that's the end of the story." James further adds, "In general, both women and men cheat [on their partners]. It's part of life."
His comment on the nature of people cheating upset Sandra's fans, which led Jesse James to call himself 'the most hated man in the world.' More than a decade after their divorce, Jesse still receives hate comments for cheating on Sandra Bullock and his controversial political posts.
When Did Sandra Bullock Find Out About Jesse James' Cheating Incident?
The exact date that Sandra Bullock discovered Jesse James' cheating incident is unclear. However, fans suspect she already knew about it before giving her acceptance speech at the 2010 Academy Awards. She's been reported to have already moved out from the house she and Jesse shared at that time, leaving a clue that she might have already known about it even before the news broke out.
After her messy divorce with her ex-husband, Sandra Bullock took a break from dating men for a period. However, after five years, she met her current partner Bryan Randall who co-parents Sandra's two adopted children, Louis Bardo and Laila. Now in their seventh year, Sandra Bullock and her 38-year-old partner still seem not to be fans of publicizing their relationship. Sandra Bullock also asked Randall to sign an NDA to prevent her boyfriend from saying unwarranted details about her life to the media.
Sandra's children and partner Bryan were also why Sandra Bullock took a break from acting starting in 2021. She wanted to focus on her small family, which wasn't easy to do when she was busy with work.
What Happened To Sandra Bullock's Ex-Husband Jesse James After The Divorce?
After Jesse James admitted to cheating on his ex-wife, he continued dating several women until he and his current partner Alexis Dejoria decided to settle things between them.
Jesse admitted that his cheating incident caused much embarrassment to him, his ex-wife, and three children. He tells E!, "I [Jesse James] am extremely saddened to have brought this on them [family and ex-wife]. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me."
Does Sandra Bullock Have A Relationship With Jesse James' Children?
Sandra Bullock's life as a mom to her two children has been great despite the drama and embarrassment she had to endure, thanks to her ex-husband Jesse James. However, even before she decided to adopt her two children, she had already experienced a glimpse of motherhood as she became the stepmother of Jesse James' three children for five years.
Sandra told Harper's Bazaar, "You don't have to give birth to someone to have a family," talking about her relationship with her ex-husband's children. Although she hasn't talked about Jesse's children to the media after her divorce from her ex-husband, fans believe she has given way to Jesse's current partner to fulfill the stepmother's role.
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