Sandra Bullock Is Ready to Return to the Game at 60: Her New Beginning

Sandra Bullock looked stunning as she walked to her car during a run in LA on July 12. Wearing a white t-shirt, cream pants and a light beige card, Bullock – who wore her long black hair down in beach waves – appeared. in good spirits as she carried gift bags from jeweler Jacquie Aiche and later shared a laugh with a female friend.

On the internet, fans are very happy to see the actress coming out. “I’m glad to see him happy!” wrote another comment. “It’s nice to see her smile after all she’s been through,” wrote another.

It’s been just over two years since Bullock announced she was taking an indefinite break from acting to focus on family life with her children, Louis, 14, and Layla, 11. Last August, her partner of eight years, a photographer. Bryan Randalldied tragically at the age of 57 after a secret battle with ALS.

Now the devoted mother is slowly getting back into shape. In early May, he did a rare podcast on 50 MPH to talk about his 1994 hit film, Speedand costar and longtime friend Keanu Reeves (during the episode, he also laughs and recounts an audition for a role using a paper plate as a bus steering wheel). And in mid-June, Nicole Kidman confirmed that he and Bullock will reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel to the 1998 cult classic. Practical Magic.

“Sandra is gradually entering public life,” a source shared exclusively with the latest magazine. Us Weekly. After turning 60 on July 26, the A-lister is reflecting on all he’s accomplished — and preparing for what’s to come. “He is happy with what the future holds for him,” added the source. “He’s ready to get back in the game.”

Time to Live

Bullock sent shockwaves through Hollywood when he revealed that he was taking a break while promoting The Lost City in March 2022 (Bullet Trainwhich came out in August, was his last film to date).

“I’m really burnt. I’m so tired, and I can’t make healthy, smart decisions, and I know it,” he explained, noting that he wants to stay close to home for the foreseeable future. “I just want to be 24/7 with my kids and my family. This is where I will be for a long time.”

She took care of Randall when he was sick. “Sandra needed a break to be with her family and Bryan,” said a second source.

In an Instagram tribute to the late photographer (Bullock and Randall met when he took photos for Louis’ fifth birthday in 2015), Bullock’s sister, Sign up, praised the actress for taking care of him. “I am comforted to know that he had the best guardians in my wonderful sister and the team of nurses she put together,” Gesine wrote.

Losing Randall “has been one of Sandra’s most difficult experiences,” the first source said. He called her “the love of his life” in 2021 Red Table Talk conversation while discussing why he doesn’t see the need to get married.

“We live with two beautiful children – three children, his eldest daughter [Skylar, 30]. It’s the best thing ever,” she said. “I don’t need a piece of paper to be a devoted partner…I don’t need to be told to weather the storm with a good man.” He also called Randall a good role model for his children, telling RTT the host Jada Pinkett Smith: “You are the role model I would like my children to have.”

After his death, he leaned on loved ones – including his best friend Jennifer Aniston, with whom he enjoyed a trip to NYC in March. “Everyone from family to close friends in Hollywood stepped up to help him in any way they could,” said a third source, “and I’m forever grateful for that.”

Back to Business

Bullock feels ready to get back to work. “Sandra missed acting,” said the first source. In addition to joining forces with Kidman again Virtual Magic 2, hopes to make another film with Reeves. These two – who play the star Speed and 2006 Lake Houses – expressed interest in reuniting on screen during their interview 50 MPH the host Chris Tapley.

“Before I die, before I leave this planet, I think Keanu and I need to do something in front of the camera,” Bullock said. Reeves added: “I would like to work with you again before our eyes close. We were going to knock it out of the park.”

A third source says Bullock has talked about doing projects with others that have cost money, including Ryan Reynolds, Channing Tatum again Hugh Grant. “Sandra appreciates working with friends who have been in the industry for a long time,” explained the first source. He also plans to produce more. Bullock has produced a number of his own projects, including the 2018 Netflix smash hit Bird Box.

Special Occasions

Meanwhile, she has been busy with her children. “Sandra is a mother who knows how to help,” said a fourth source. “The children participate in sports, and Sandra attends all their games. They all like to be outside and ride bikes and hike together.”

The first source says that Bullock is “open to the possibility” of dating in the future, but for now, she is “recovering slowly, keeping Bryan’s memory alive and focusing on her children.”

He planned to turn 60 with a low-key celebration with friends and family in Texas. “Sandra views turning 60 as a [time] to meditate,” said the first source Us. A third source says Bullock feels he has a lot to be proud of as he reaches the milestone. “From Sandra’s point of view, barring a few lucky breaks, [her career] it is the result of his and his team’s hard work. In that sense, turning 60 is something to celebrate. “

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With reporting by Travis Cronin and Andrea Simpson