
Sandra Bullock Not Adopting Jesse James' Daughter
By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 30th 2010 06:19AM
Despite Sandra Bullock's close relationship with Jesse James' daughter, Bullock is not planning to become her legal parent. "There are no plans, nor have there ever been any plans, for Sandra Bullock to adopt any of Jesse James's children," her rep tells PEOPLE. James was granted full custody of six-year-old Sunny in December after her mother, James' ex-wife Janine Lindemulder, was jailed for tax evasion. Bullock, who stood by James during the custody battle, successfully argued that Sunny would be in danger if left with her mom.


Bullock and James had full custodial rights while Lindemulder spent time behind bars from January to July of 2009. When Lindemulder was released, she filed for more visitation with Sunny. James' ex claimed Bullock was her biggest obstacle in getting custody of Sunny. "What would give her the right to take away my daughter? You know, this is my daughter. I am the best mother I can be," Lindemulder said on 'Good Morning America'.
During a court hearing on October 29, Bullock raised concerns about the girl's safety, alleging that the child was left alone during the day while Lindemulder was "asleep from drug use" (via CNN.)
"I myself have stopped working like I used to in order to be here with Jesse and the kids because we are on constant high alert," Bullock wrote in an open letter to the court, "never knowing what condition Janine will be in, and even more concerning, the condition [the girl] will be in."
"I know the term 'stepmother' carries many connotations, one of them being 'glorified babysitter,'" Bullock wrote. "My commitment and responsibility to [the girl] ... goes beyond that."
Until recently, Bullock helped her husband raise his daughter Sunny while Lindemulder was in prison. Now according to PEOPLE sources, friends of the couple believe the children's welfare is a priority for both Bullock and James now that the West Coast Choppers CEO is embroiled in an infidelity scandal. Four women have stepped forward claiming they had an affair with him.
Last week, attorney Stacy Schneiders, author of 'He Had It Coming: How to Outsmart Your Husband and Win Your Divorce, told PopEater that the only way Bullock would even receive visitation of James' biological children is through an amicable agreement with him (via The Battle for Sunny: What Rights Does Sandra Bullock Have?)
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I expected this from a low-like skank like Jesse James. I expected much better behavior from a clean cut kid like Tiger. Woods disappoints me much, much more. I hope his wife wises up and leaves him high and dry.
Pinkydoh, you can't make assumptions about people by looking at their outsides.
If I were in the exact same situation and I was the bio mom in this, there is absolutely NO WAY that I would allow for my child to have custody with step-mom. BTW Jesse James is a jerk, no doubt about that, but it doesn't make him a bad father ! There's a difference in the two roles....
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I always love the people who talk about their children with use of the term, 'my', 'mine', etc...instead of what might be best for the child. News flash: Genetics not always good.
Of course the courts have taken the easy way out, with bio equaling custody if you are anything short of Charles Manson. Otherwise, the courts might be required to put thought into the matter, God forbid!
NEWS FLASH!!!!! SANDRA IS NOT THE STEP-MOTHER, SHE IS ONLY JESSE'S WIFE!. AS LONG AS THE MOTHER IS STILL ALIVE THAT IS ALL SANDRA CAN BE. IF THE CHILD'S MOTHER WAS DEAD... THEN! SANDRA WOULD BE THE CHILD'S STEP-MOTHER.
Sandra Bullock appears to be very grounded, and would probably be a wonderful mother, but this article is crazy.
The young girl has 2 parents.
I'm all for "Team Sandra" but I don't believe there have been any allegations that James is a bad dad.
He's a bad husband.
She could never adopt this little girl.
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Being a bad husband makes him a bad dad. Haven't you ever heard the phrase, "one of the best things a man can do for his children is to be good to their mother"?
Julia,
I can agree, but Sandra is NOT their mother.
Again, the article is ridiculous.
The only way Sandra could adopt these children would be if both of their parents were dead or in jail and no blood relatives were alive or were willing to raise these children.
That's the only way she would stand a chance at adoption.
And the article clearly states Sandra has NEVER been after custody of ANY of the children. Just another stupid tabloid rumor. Why they can't let Sandy sort out the divorce in private is beyond me!
"Sandra Bullock appears to be very grounded, and would probably be a wonderful mother, but this article is crazy.
The young girl has 2 parents.
I'm all for "Team Sandra" but I don't believe there have been any allegations that James is a bad dad.
He's a bad husband.
She could never adopt this little girl."
Good thing she has no intention of doing so. Sandra is smart enough to know that it's time to cut her losses and RUN. I'm sure it will hurt and she wants the best for the kids, but you have to know when to go. I believe Sandra knows it's time to go.
oohhh, I feel so bad for Sandra...NOT...you need to get a clue. Jesse James ex-wife was a PORN STAR. His ex-wife cheated with men and/or women during work and Im sooo sure, Jesse did the same, only off screen. Sandra had to know what she was getting into...if not, so sad. ?...WHY WOMEN ALWAYS THINK THAT THEY CAN CHANGE A MAN FROM WHO HE IS? Eventually, he will show his stripes.
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That's why monogamy works for only so long for both men and women...
I totally agree
If someone sports a "cool" outlaw name like "Jesse James," he's telling you that he's a snake. You know it going into the relationship. When he bites, his defense is that you always knew he was a snake, and it's your fault for wanting to mess with a "bad boy."
Wow....you should relax, Chris. No where is it written that Sandra Bullock wanted to "change" Jesse James. I think she fell in love with him and hoped for a nice life with him. She supported him in every way and obviously thought he would be faithful to her. His "bad boy" image and previous relationships were no guarantee of anything, good or bad. Check out Tiger Woods. Mr. Perfect. Married for the first time. Mr. I Don't Make Errors, Ever. You are implying that she got what she deserved and that whole "blame the victim" mentality sucks. It's his fault, not hers. None of it.
Even though Sandra loves Sunny and has a wonderful relationship with her I think that the adoption situation would not be in her best interest. She needs to cut all ties off with Jesse even if it breaks her heart not to see Sunny. I know deep in her heart she will miss Sunny and the other children deeply. It's a sad situation for both Sandra and the children.
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I totally agree with you, I am in love with Sandra Bullock, she is my favorite actress and I watch all her movies, I can see her personality in movies and even though I will never meet her, I am in love with her and want only the best for her, I was upset when she married Jesse because I thought she could do so much better and he wasnt good enough for her, recently I started to like him and thought maybe he wasnt the wrong guy after all because I saw him holding her umbrella for her at some awards event, just as I was starting to think he was OK for her, this happens, Im a 53 year old man who will never even meet Sandra but I love her and I feel so sorry for her and hope she leaves him and stays strong and gets through this. Problem is they often go back to the guy.
SANDRA BULLOCK WILL SERVIVE THIS, SHE IS A GREAT STAR, SHE IS THE KIND OF PERSON WHO GETS UP AND GOES ON WITH HER LIFE! SHE WOULD BE SMART NOT TO EVEN SEE THE KIDS, HIS THE FATHER LET HIM DEAL WITH IT!!
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Possibly you should learn to spell and how to release the cap lock before you post. It would make you look a little more intelligent.