Sandra Bullock's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sandra Bullock.

Sandra Bullock is a highly acclaimed American actress and film producer known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. She was the highest-paid actress in both 2010 and 2014 and has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Her influence extends beyond acting, as she was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010, solidifying her status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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

1994: Breakthrough in Speed

In 1994, Bullock had her breakthrough role in the action thriller Speed, which led to leading roles in other films.

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1996: People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 1996, Sandra Bullock was selected as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.

1999: People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 1999, Sandra Bullock was selected as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.

October 2004: Multimillion-Dollar Judgment Against Builder

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 deemed uninhabitable.

March 24, 2005: Sandra Bullock receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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

2009: Awards for 'The Blind Side'

In 2009, Sandra Bullock's performance in 'The Blind Side' earned her 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.

2010: People Magazine's Woman of the Year

In 2010, People magazine named Sandra Bullock as its Woman of the Year.

2010: Highest-Paid Actress and Time's 100 Most Influential

In 2010, Sandra Bullock was the highest-paid actress and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.

2010: Time 100 and Most Powerful Actress in Hollywood

In 2010, Time magazine included Sandra Bullock in its annual Time 100 as one of the most influential people in the world, and Entertainment Weekly named her The Most Powerful Actress in Hollywood.

2011: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Release

In 2011, Sandra Bullock starred alongside Tom Hanks in the drama '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. Despite mixed reviews, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Bullock was nominated for Favorite Actress Drama by Teen Choice Awards.

2011: People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 2011, Sandra Bullock was selected as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.

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.

2013: Awards nomination for 'Gravity'

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 'Gravity'.

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2014: Forbes' List and Decade of Hotness Award

In 2014, Sandra Bullock ranked #2 on the Forbes' list of most powerful actresses and was honored with the Decade of Hotness Award by Spike Guys' Choice Awards.