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Have We Given Sandra Bullock a Free Pass?
Since she won the Academy Award in last February for her role in The Blind Side, Sandra Bullock hasn’t spent a single day out of the spotlight. Of course, the focus hasn’t been her award-winning movie; rather it has been the implosion of her personal life, the sordid details of her marriage and the shocking news that she adopted a baby, Louis Bardo Bullock, in the midst of it, without anyone knowing.
And yet, through it all, Bullock has maintained—and perhaps intensified—her status as American’s sweetheart, whereas Jesse James, her soon-to-be ex-husband, has become a serious villain faster than you can say ‘Tiger Woods’. Is it fair? Is Sandra Bullock really the saint we make her out to be? Have we put all the blame on Jesse James and given Sandra a free pass?By all accounts, Jesse James was the one doing the cheating, and so our sympathies naturally tend toward Sandra. But the revelations about Jesse James aren’t just limited to extramarital affairs; they include allegations of antisemitism and prejudice, and despite James’ assertion that he doesn’t have a racist bone in his body, they have been corroborated by his stepmom and others. There is also a photo of him in what appears to be a Nazi salute; he says he was joking.
My point is, could all of this escaped Bullock for five years? It seems really unlikely. How could she be married to a man who holds these views, for five years, and not be aware of them? At what point does being married to a man like this have implications on your own character? Is Sandra Bullock really the person we think she is? Or is it more complicated?
What do you think?
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18 Comments
Kevin commented on Jun 01 10 at 4:26 pmThe Blind Side was overrated, and Sandra Bullock is overrated. Bottom line.
I love Sandra Bullock commented on Jun 01 10 at 4:33 pmYour a jerk for writing this.
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Keep smiling! :-)
marie commented on Jun 01 10 at 5:20 pmit’s about time someone puts some of the fault on bullocks lap…first she’s an overrated actress (and i use the word actress loosly) at best and that oscar she “won” (more like stole), she better enjoy it because it will never happen again..second..men don’t cheat for no good reason…you will never convince me that bullock didn’t know the kind of man jesse is and that in 5 yrs she didn’t see some speck of what we now know to be jesse james…bullock is NOT the sweet little sweetheart people make her out to be and her actions during this last awards season with Meryl Streep prove that…personally…I think bullock is just as twisted as jesse james…the best thing she could do for the world is stay in New orleans…and stay out of the movies…JUST GO AWAY SANDRA.
Joanna commented on Jun 01 10 at 5:31 pmReunion of Sandra & Jesse would be a mistake! There are no chances to get better, just take a look at the red line on these astrological charts http://bit.ly/99ua9b The red line means no happy future for them. Good luck Sandra on a new way, without Jesse!
Kevin commented on Jun 01 10 at 6:25 pmShe’s a jerk for giving her opinion about a public figure? Maybe you’re the jerk because you cannot accept someone else s criticism about your idol. It’s justified in my view.
Mandy commented on Jun 01 10 at 6:41 pmHave you ever been cheated on? It’s a shocking, devastating event to find out that someone you thought you knew so well have betrayed you in the worst way possible… Along those lines, finding out that someone you love is indeed a monster or even just a nut job is almost equally difficult. Is it possible she knew? Of course it is. But is it also possible that she never had a single inkling of who was behind that ‘reformed bad-boy’ persona? It is indeed… Someone who can hide multiple infidelities over the course of five years doesn’t just lie about sex with other women. You can bet he’s lied about everything, including who he is and what he stands for, wants and needs. He’s a selfish bastard, yes. Is she the victim? Absolutely.
squirrel commented on Jun 01 10 at 10:41 pmhe cheated so what? hes not the first and wont be the last..a stupid joke picture and ya all get freaked out..it was a joke get over it..Sandra loves him I bet there still together..hes as normal as everyone else..Your making a big deal outta nothing…get a grip its real life..
Kevin commented on Jun 02 10 at 12:35 amWomen get cheated on almost every single day. What makes Sandra Bullock so special? Can someone give me just one legitimate answer to that question?
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Tearra commented on Jun 02 10 at 2:02 amHow is she responsible for a grown man’s actions? The blame is squarely on the right person. If you aren’t happy in your marriage get you’re a*s out of it. Then start wh*ring around…
The media made her seem so special. Its not like she was out panhandling for sympathy. She has quietly moved on with her life and stayed out of the frenzy. Giving one interview so people would stop speculating and give her and her new son privacy. We (her fans and the media) are the ones that are keeping her in the spotlight. You say go away as if she is giving interviews every other day.
Tearra commented on Jun 02 10 at 2:11 amMarie you have got to be kidding me. Tiger Woods is a prime example of a man who cheated for no reason…(is just because he could a reason?)
A lot of men are just plain wh*ore’s and it may have nothing to do with the woman. Not saying that some women don’t push their husbands to cheat…
Bradley commented on Jun 02 10 at 3:36 amF**k off, Marie. You complete B**ch…how is it her fault, Sandra Bullock is simply brill.
You smell of wood you baboon
hannah commented on Jun 03 10 at 9:19 ampeople are married to murderers for much longer than 5 years and are not in the situation where the couple are separated for several months at a time. Regardless of your opinion on her acting, on his cheating, no one ever truly knows another person 100%. Not ever.
Ali commented on Jun 04 10 at 12:18 pmMaybe she’s a lesbian and Jesse was just a “beard”.
Kimille commented on Jun 05 10 at 4:39 pmJeez Kevin and Marie did Sandra piss in your corn flakes or what :-)
Hannah I was about to say the same thing. People are married to serial rapists and killers, child molesters, career criminals and never know a thing, so I think it is more than plausible for a woman who believes she is in a happy marriage to let her guard down and not be aware of her husband’s extracurricular activities. Especially a woman that is gone for months at a time shooting movies.
If Jesse knew of Sandra’s dislike for his Nazi fascination he would try to hide that from her, and from the public in general because it would hurt his image, I would think.
Christopher Dorian Buysen commented on Aug 22 10 at 8:58 pmHi Sandra Bullock can I come and see you well that be all right I wont to see you call me on 0406645580 ok Bye from Christopher Dorian Buysen
Sunny James commented on Jan 05 11 at 5:59 pmI think sandra is person of good character & will always be looking to do the right thing.
http://www.sunnyjames.com
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