Career Timeline of Sandra Bullock: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Sandra Bullock

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Sandra Bullock made an impact.

Sandra Bullock is a highly successful American actress and film producer, recognized as the highest-paid actress in both 2010 and 2014. Her career encompasses a wide range of roles in both comedic and dramatic films. She has received critical acclaim, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2010, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

1994: Release of Speed

In 1994, one of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movie Speed, came out.

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1996: Release of A Time to Kill

In 1996, one of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movie A Time to Kill, came out.

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1998: Hope Floats Production

In 1998, Sandra Bullock produced "Hope Floats" through her production company, Fortis Films.

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1998: Release of The Prince of Egypt

In 1998, one of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movie The Prince of Egypt, came out.

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1999: Forces of Nature

In 1999, Sandra Bullock co-starred with Ben Affleck in the romantic comedy "Forces of Nature".

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2000: Miss Congeniality Production

In 2000, Sandra Bullock produced "Miss Congeniality" through her production company, Fortis Films.

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2000: Release of Miss Congeniality

In 2000, one of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movie Miss Congeniality, came out.

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2002: Two Weeks Notice and George Lopez

In 2002, Sandra Bullock produced "Two Weeks Notice" and the sitcom "George Lopez" through her production company, Fortis Films.

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2004: Indian Ocean Tsunami Donation

In 2004, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to the American Red Cross in response to the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis.

March 24, 2005: Motion Picture Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On March 24, 2005, Sandra Bullock received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.

2005: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous Production

In 2005, Sandra Bullock produced "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" through her production company, Fortis Films.

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2007: George Lopez End

In 2007, the sitcom "George Lopez", which was produced by Sandra Bullock, ended.

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2009: Academy Award, Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2009, Sandra Bullock garnered the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in the biographical drama film The Blind Side.

2009: Releases of The Proposal and The Blind Side

In 2009, two of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movies The Proposal and The Blind Side, came out.

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2010: Haiti Earthquake Donation

In 2010, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to relief efforts in Haiti following the Haiti earthquake.

2010: Highest-Paid Actress and Career Choices

In 2010, Sandra Bullock was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress, according to Entertainment Weekly. Despite numerous offers, she decided to focus on her personal life and became more selective about her acting roles.

2010: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill PSA

In 2010, Sandra Bullock, along with other public figures, made a public service announcement urging people to sign a petition for clean-up efforts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

2011: Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami Donation

In 2011, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

2011: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

In 2011, Sandra Bullock starred alongside Tom Hanks in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close", a film adaptation based on the novel of the same name, where she played the widow of a victim of the September 11 attacks. The film received mixed reviews but was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

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2012: Warren Easton Hall of Fame Induction

In 2012, Sandra Bullock was inducted into the Warren Easton Hall of Fame for her donations to charities.

October 4, 2013: Gravity Premiere

On October 4, 2013, the sci-fi thriller "Gravity", starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, premiered at the 70th Venice Film Festival and was released, coinciding with the beginning of World Space Week. The movie received universal critical acclaim.

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2013: Gravity Film Reference

In 2013, Sandra Bullock starred in the film "Gravity" which served as a reference point for her Paddington Bear statue design in 2014.

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2013: Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nomination

In 2013, Sandra Bullock was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in the film Gravity.

2013: Releases of The Heat and Gravity

In 2013, two of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movies The Heat and Gravity, came out.

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2014: Gravity Bear Paddington Statue

In 2014, Sandra Bullock designed a space-themed Paddington Bear statue called "Gravity Bear", which was displayed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and later auctioned off to raise funds for the NSPCC.

2014: Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actress

In 2014, Sandra Bullock was recognized as Hollywood's highest-paid actress.

2015: Minions and Our Brand Is Crisis

In 2015, Sandra Bullock voiced Scarlet Overkill in the animated film "Minions", which became her highest-grossing film. She also served as executive producer and starred in "Our Brand Is Crisis".

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2015: Release of Minions

In 2015, one of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movie Minions, came out.

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2017: Hurricane Harvey Donation

In 2017, Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to support relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

2018: Ocean's 8 Release

In 2018, Sandra Bullock starred as Debbie Ocean in "Ocean's 8", a spin-off of the Ocean's Eleven franchise, marking her return to the big screen after a period of more selective roles.

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2018: Release of Ocean's 8

In 2018, one of Sandra Bullock's highest-grossing releases, the movie Ocean's 8, came out.

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2021: The Unforgivable Release

In 2021, Sandra Bullock starred in Nora Fingscheidt's drama "The Unforgivable" on Netflix, playing a woman released from prison. The movie became the fifth most-streamed film on the platform at the time of its release.

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2022: The Lost City and Bullet Train

In 2022, Sandra Bullock starred in "The Lost City" alongside Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe and also featured in "Bullet Train" starring Brad Pitt.

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