The Ballad of Jesse James and Sandra Bullock

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 18th 2010 12:02PM

Jesse James has just issued a statement apologizing to his wife Sandra Bullock for causing "pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension" to her this week. What for? The tabloids have been abuzz with salacious reports of infidelity on James' part and the whole mess reportedly led to Bullock moving out of their home. All of it. ALL OF IT, has gone down since Monday.

It wasn't long ago that James teared up after Bullock's Best Actress Oscar win (despite leaving him out of her speech), and Bullock's words of love to him at the Screen Actors Guild Awards: "I love you so much, and you're really hot. I want you so much!"

James claims the "vast majority" of reports about him are false. The controversy was launched by tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee , who told In Touch Weekly this week that she and James had engaged in an 11-month affair, "including five weeks of sex." Yet even if some of the rumors turn up bogus, it's become obvious that this once-golden couple is now having a major crisis. But before we write their epitaph, it might be wise to travel back to see how it all began.

Remember, when they first emerged as an item five years ago, Bullock and James were the odd couple du Jour. A glam Hollywood leading lady hooking up with a tattoo-covered motorcycle enthusiast coming off a marriage to a porn star? America raised its collective eyebrow.

James met Bullock in late 2004 when the actress arranged for her godson to tour the set of his hit Discovery show, 'Monster Garage.' They soon began dating, quietly, and Bullock publicly acknowledged that they weren't the most conventional pairing. "No one knows what someone is like based on appearance," she told PEOPLE at the time.

Bullock added defiantly, "There are people who look very innocent, loving and churchgoing who cheat on their spouses, don't take care of their children and are horrible to humanity."

Defying the odds, they tied the knot on July 16, 2005, in a sunset ceremony near Santa Barbara. More than 300 guests were on hand, even though they weren't told a wedding was going to take place until after they arrived. The invitations to the party promised a "hoedown" atmosphere, and indeed, there was a bluegrass band on hand.

It was the first trip down the aisle for the then-41-year-old Bullock, who had previously been engaged to actor Tate Donovan. Her past boyfriends include Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Gosling and former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman.

James' marital history is a bit more complicated. Just as he was striking up a relationship with Bullock, he was dealing with a messy divorce from his second wife, porn actress Janine Lindemulder.Things were complicated by a custody battle over their daughter. His first marriage, to Karla James, ended in divorce in 2002 after 11 years and two kids.

In December 2009, James won custody of his child with Lindemulder, who had just finished a six month jail sentence for tax evasion. James, publicly supported by Bullock, successfully argued that Sunny would be in danger if left with her mom. Lindemulder is currently living at a halfway house in Oregon.

Even with all this personal baggage, Bullock and James seemed to have crafted one of the more solid and low-maintenance marriages in all of Hollywood. There were no tabloid covers, no blind sources alleging trouble in paradise; essentially, no drama whatsoever.

The down-to-earth couple even invested in a burger restaurant and were generally only photographed together at red carpet events. Paparazzi didn't even bother with them; a stark contrast to other Hollywood heavies like Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.

Fans are understandably shocked and downright skeptical of the new reports. PopEater asked readers whether they believed the rumors James had cheated. A whopping 75% answered "No," and 61% believe the pair should not even dignify the reports by publicly addressing it.

James inexplicably quit Twitter this week, and Bullock has never been known to go around addressing her private life. But as the story heats up and more is learned about the woman claiming to be James' mistress, do they have a choice?

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Thursday 18 March

By tom

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I really hope that this is not true . I thought of all people you would do the rite thing I really cant even fathom the thought of you cheating on her. I think his rat bastard xxxxxxxxxx put this chick up to this b/s at least I hope so they just looked so in love !! Yes I am just a hopeless romantic !!!!! AND TRACY get your freakin glasses replaced and stop picken those scabs on your face !!!!! that crap seeps into your eyes and makes your dumb ass blind !!!

By Julie

Why dont you all wait to hear the truth from Sandra or Jesse. The article stated that these are RUMORS people. Rumors from a porn star that NO ONE has heard of. Shes probably looking to get famous and thinks this is how to do it. Instead of critizesing Jesse lets wait to hear from Sandra and him. Lets not believe the word of a trashy whore, wait for the truth before you trash Jesse.

Sandra and Jesse have seemed to have an amazing relationship. Lets not be to quick to believe everything we read.

By peggy

How sad this is...Sandra seems to be a very supportive and loving person. Why is it, women always fall for that bad boy who seems to always go back to his old habits....I truly wish this was not the case and my heart goes out to someone I don't even know. but I feel her pain and I know nothing anyone says will lessen it...time is the only healer and that unfortunately takes quite awhile. He was lucky to have her and this will probably be a regret he has forever...stupid man....

By JEANETTE

IT'S A GOOD THING YOUR DID'NT HAVE A BABY WITH THIS GUY. THE TRAMP THAT LOOKS LIKE TRAMP AND ACTS LIKE A TRAMP, IS A TRAMP. SANDRA YOU DESERVE BETTER. SANDRA SOMETIME THE BOOK COVER IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE....TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS

By bailoutsos

Sandra has Oscar, Michelle had Jesse.

By Brenda

What a bunch of crap. Just another tabloid trying to cause trouble where there isn't any. Sandra Bullock is very much in love. Pop-Eater should be ashamed for spreading such vicious lies.

By maricia12

Where there is smoke there is usually fire. I hope for Sandra Bullock's sake none of the gossip about her husband is true. Either way, I think I would have had a lot of reservations about someone who had been married to a porn star before me. That's just icky and perverted to begin with. Jesse James is so unattrative with all those ugly tattoos. It gives me the creeps just looking at him. Thank goodness she did not have her body tattooed too.

Friday 19 March

By sammi

I hope this is not true because I love Sandra and she loves Jesse so much and you see that when she talks about him. I hope it is not true so much cuz I love Sandra and she doesn't deserve this at all

By KJ

I do believe he cheated, hes getting bored, lets see.... he was married to a PORN star, he likes to party, and has had a bunch of girlfriends, I just dont think these two go together,they seem so different, she seems more classy than trashy... I cant believe it lastest this long...just another hollywood break up.

By lbidog

This story should be filed under: "Who Gives a Crap?"

By dhanna

Lose the guy! It was like the pretty princess and the ugly frog that really was an ugly frog. No prince under there:(

By rgj8m4

Why is the other woman always to blame, especially with women? Jesse James cheated in his marriage. He BETRAYED his WIFE. He is the true SKANK!

By Jackie

I'll bet John Gosslin is thrilled. Someone else getting all the heat.

By JEN

HI,,,,
NO ONE CAN SAY WHAT THEY SHOULD DO ,FOLLOW YOUR HEART BUT LISTEN ALL SO ,SANDRA IS A BEAUITFULL WOMAN IN AN OUT , SHE HAS SO MUCH TO GIVE SHE DOE NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE NOSENCE OF ANY ONE ,SHE IS ONE IN A MILLION, AN I THINK SHE WILL DO THE RIGHT THING , JUST ASK THE GOOD LORD IF THIS IS THE RIGHT MAN AN BELIEVE ME HE WILL ANSWER HER,
WHY ,AS I DID THAT ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AN GUESS WHAAT THE MAN WAS GONE THE NEXT WK AN I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER, I DO NOT HAVE A LOT BUT I HAVE MY HEALTH AN PIECE OF MIMD JUST BE YOU SANDY !
JEN

By Todd`

I think at this point it is hearsay and if it is true she will never even stumble but what I am confused about is what does tattoos have to do with any of this. It is fashion these days to have tattoos and piercings and things like that. I would not have anything pierced but you see day after day. Having a tattoo has nothing to do with your character unless it is porn or supports cruelty or something on that line. If it is about evil but as far as any of us know, that is not the case. I with them well and hope God is in the center and the truth is told and I wish them the best. Sandra is a class act and Jesse is no dummy. He proved that on his own. He is with her right??

By Carol Hock

If that's all I had to do was to worry about Hollywood stars and their divorces) Omg that's all I would be doing... Who cares?
They can get married or not and who gives a roaring rip.

By jtoddtins

Crazy world we live in and it is scary that some of the people that post to these sites are in society....

By Mary Wood

I don't think we should be name calling for either of them. We have no confirmation from anyone as to what happened. Sometimes when a couple has a problem getting to a neutal territory so that veyone can think clearly is an excellent idea. I wouldn't mind unleashing a diatribe against that "other woman", however. What size rock was she living under to use the excuse that she thought that they were already separated? Whether her charges are true or false, she has caused unimaginable grief to both Jesse and Sandra. I'm getting to the point that I am for returning to the days when adulterers were stoned to death. Then, they would recognize the pain their selfish acts caused.

By Robin

For all we know he is a good guy and the rumors are not true. That why we don't judge a book by its cover. Sandra Bullock fell in love with him for a reason. Everyone needs to mind their own business.

By Comman Man

One big reason why Ms. Bullock is with him, is cause he's very well hung. Women love that they fall in love with it...

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