Childhood and Education Journey of Sandra Bullock in Timeline

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

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Sandra Bullock. From birth to education, explore key events.

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

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.

2005: Our Brand Is Crisis Documentary

In 2005, Rachel Boynton created the documentary film, "Our Brand Is Crisis", which would later be the basis for a film starring Bullock in 2015.

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November 2006: Bess Bistro Founding

In November 2006, Sandra Bullock founded Bess Bistro, a restaurant in Austin, Texas.

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.

January 2010: Adoption of Son

In January 2010, Sandra Bullock adopted a son born in New Orleans, Louisiana. The adoption process had begun four months earlier, and her son started living with her and Jesse James in January 2010.

April 23, 2010: Divorce Filing

On April 23, 2010, Sandra Bullock filed for divorce from Jesse James in Austin, Texas.

June 28, 2010: Divorce Finalized

On June 28, 2010, Sandra Bullock's divorce from Jesse James was finalized, citing "conflict of personalities" as the reason.

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.

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.

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.

September 20, 2015: Bess Bistro Closing

On September 20, 2015, Bess Bistro, Sandra Bullock's restaurant in Austin, Texas, closed after almost nine years in business.

December 2015: Adoption of Daughter

In December 2015, Sandra Bullock announced that she had adopted a second child, a three-year-old daughter, and appeared on the cover of People magazine with her.

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.