Challenges in the Life of Sandra Bullock in a Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 28, 2025

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Sandra Bullock's life and career.

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.

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December 20, 2000: Private Jet Crash

On December 20, 2000, Sandra Bullock was involved in a private jet crash on a runway at Jackson Hole Airport, Wyoming. She and the two crew members escaped uninjured. Pilot error and blizzard conditions were responsible for the accident.

2002: Stalking by Thomas James Weldon begins

In 2002, Sandra Bullock was stalked across several states by Thomas James Weldon.

2003: Restraining order obtained against Thomas James Weldon

In 2003, Sandra Bullock obtained a restraining order against Thomas James Weldon, who had been stalking her.

October 2004: Multimillion-Dollar Judgment

In October 2004, Sandra Bullock won a multimillion-dollar judgment against Benny Daneshjou, the builder of her Lake Austin, Texas, home, due to the house being ruled uninhabitable.

2006: Restraining order against Thomas James Weldon renewed

In 2006, Sandra Bullock's restraining order against Thomas James Weldon, who had been stalking her, was renewed.

April 22, 2007: Marcia Diana Valentine incident

On April 22, 2007, Marcia Diana Valentine, an obsessed fan, was found outside James and Bullock's home and tried to run James over with her car. Valentine was later charged with aggravated assault and stalking, and Bullock obtained a restraining order against her.

April 18, 2008: Vehicle Accident

On April 18, 2008, while Sandra Bullock was shooting "The Proposal" in Massachusetts, she and her then-husband Jesse James were involved in a vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver. They were uninjured.

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November 2009: Custody Battle with Janine Lindemulder

In November 2009, Sandra Bullock and Jesse James entered into a custody battle with James' ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder, and ultimately won full legal custody of James' daughter.

June 2014: Joshua James Corbett breaks into Bullock's home

In June 2014, Joshua James Corbett broke into Sandra Bullock's Los Angeles home. Bullock locked herself in a room and called 911.

2017: Corbett sentenced to probation for stalking

In 2017, Joshua James Corbett pleaded no contest and was sentenced to five years' probation for stalking Sandra Bullock and breaking into her residence, and was subject to a ten-year protective order.

May 2, 2018: Joshua James Corbett commits suicide

On May 2, 2018, after missing a court date, police officers went to Joshua James Corbett's residence to arrest him. After a standoff, Corbett was found to have committed suicide.