Sandra Bullock has dropped a different kind of bombshell than her estranged husband, Jesse James.
The Oscar-winning actress reveals to PEOPLE that in January she adopted a boy from New Orleans.
Her newborn son, Louis Bardo Bullock, is three months old. She and James began the adoption process four years ago, before becoming parents earlier this year. His name was chosen because Bullock heard Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' when she first met the baby boy.
The couple decided to keep the news to themselves until after the Oscars. "I did not want him brought into a world that would not have been too sincere to him as I wanted. I wanted to be alone with him as long as I could then we had to tell his story," she said, MSNBC reports.
Unfortunately, just days after Bullock took home her trophy, James' many affairs came to light. The actress says she is now adopting as a single parent and is divorcing her husband, according to PEOPLE.
"Yes, I have filed for divorce," she told the magazine, adding that she is "sad and scared" about it.
James' reaction to the divorce has left a "huge hole" in his heart especially because Bullock has chosen to adopt son Louis as a single mom. "My whole life has been full of hard decisions. The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart," James told PEOPLE.
This is only the second time Bullock has spoken out in the aftermath of her husband's sex scandal, which broke in mid-March. The first was in a statement to deny that a sex tape of the two of them existed. ("There is no sex tape. There never has been one and there never will be one.")
Bullock was on top of the world when she won her first Oscar for her role in 'The Blind Side.' But just eight days after her victory, everything shattered when Michelle "Bombshell" McGee revealed she had been having an affair with Jesse James.
The 'Monster Garage' host apologized to his wife and children after Bombshell's claims surfaced.
"There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me. It's because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way," he said in a statement at the time. "This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me."
Eventually, several more women stepped forward, including stripper Melissa Smith, who recently wrote a letter to Bullock, apologizing to the 'Miss Congeniality' star, Brigitte Daguerre, Merilee Gerth and an anonymous woman who refused to tell her story. Rumors suggested that at least seven women were involved with Jesse during his marriage.
McGee herself has offered to sit down with the actress to discuss her relationship with James.
Bullock quickly moved out of the home the two shared together, and has stayed mostly quiet, while James entered rehab for sexual addiction.
Congrats to sandra!!! Just because the report says 4 yrs, they started the process 4 yrs ago but they could have put the adoption on the burner for awhile which some do so what is the big deal about that.
My prayers are with you, Sandra. WEll said, Simzee...... you cut through the tape.... lots of children HERE that are just waiting to be taken to a good home.
Yes, she shouldn't have adopted a baby that needed a family! What was she thinking? The best thing to do is to add your own brats to an already overpopulated world. She should have had her own!
Sadra you are amazing, you are proving to the world that youare true to life,love and the American way. Keep up the good work chin up shoulders high and always smile. And by the way if you ever need a baby sitter I would be more than honored, Marco Island Flordia is a beautiful safe city to visit and enjoy all the amnities of good safe places to spend quality time with your children. Good luck with all you do and mat God be with you for every step and breath you take every day
GOOD FOR HER!!!! She's going to make an awesome mother! AND....she's better off finding out now, so she can adopt the baby as a single mom! No trash to deal with!!!
How beautiful is that child! I am so happy for her! My heart breaks at the ending of their marriage, but as an adoptive mom myself, I know she will have so many happy things happen from this point on, may it drown out all the bad! I wish her nothing but joy!
HURRAY! Something wonderful in Ms. Bullock life at last! Louis is sure to bring her happiness and what a cutie-pie he is. I too am happy a US child was adopted. To those who wonder about the time frame of the adoption, unfortunately here in the US adoptions do take around 4 years and sometimes longer. Friends of mine waited 6 years for a baby and at the last minute the adoption fell through. The couple then decided to adopt a Korean daughter and the entire process took only 6 months. It's time the US changed adoption laws so children can be adopted in a more timely manner. Then I believe more US babies and children would be adopted. Happy Mother's Day Ms. Bullock!
Why is it everytime someone a celebrity cheats it's blamed on being a sex addict? Why don't they just call it what it is. They are addicted to the fame and fortune and think they are entitled to do whatever they want. They are addicted to having their cake and eating it too.
who's the stupidest idiot in cali right now,,yep jj the pin head!!,,im 52 and i wish sandra had met me in shop,,a coffee or any shop,,i would have sang her a song and snagged her heart,,wow,,what a dipstick!
Actually you must not be paying attention. Are you not hearing the story here.....most other celebs adopt from other countries which in fact does not take as long...Sandra adopted from the USA which we all know takes years. Unless you are like a relative or personal friend of some celeb how do you know how long it actually took. Not to mention this is all public record so the length of time isn't a big secret. Not sure what you are trying to insinuate with your statement but whatever it is it's unfounded to say the least.
Happy for Sandra, I am happy she is dumping the whole scene. Too bad for his kids, but you have to go on with your life. It is a good thing to just dump that whole family in my view. Maybe the timing turned out ok. Now that the baby boy has the last name of Bullock not you know who.
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beautiful baby
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Congrats to sandra!!! Just because the report says 4 yrs, they started the process 4 yrs ago but they could have put the adoption on the burner for awhile which some do so what is the big deal about that.
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My prayers are with you, Sandra.
WEll said, Simzee...... you cut through the tape.... lots of children HERE that are just waiting to be taken to a good home.
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Yes, she shouldn't have adopted a baby that needed a family! What was she thinking? The best thing to do is to add your own brats to an already overpopulated world. She should have had her own!
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Sadra you are amazing, you are proving to the world that youare true to life,love and the American way. Keep up the good work chin up shoulders high and always smile. And by the way if you ever need a baby sitter I would be more than honored, Marco Island Flordia is a beautiful safe city to visit and enjoy all the amnities of good safe places to spend quality time with your children. Good luck with all you do and mat God be with you for every step and breath you take every day
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GOOD FOR HER!!!! She's going to make an awesome mother! AND....she's better off finding out now, so she can adopt the baby as a single mom! No trash to deal with!!!
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"Unfortunately, just days after Bullock took home her trophy, James' many affairs came to light."
Her "trophy"? Is that referring to the award or the child? This is very poorly written. It should have said, her "Oscar".
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I hope Sandra the best she is a an American Icon.
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How beautiful is that child! I am so happy for her! My heart breaks at the ending of their marriage, but as an adoptive mom myself, I know she will have so many happy things happen from this point on, may it drown out all the bad! I wish her nothing but joy!
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What a beautiful baby boy. I hope Ms. Bullock can keep protecting him from all that is out there in the world for a long time.
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HURRAY! Something wonderful in Ms. Bullock life at last! Louis is sure to bring her happiness and what a cutie-pie he is. I too am happy a US child was adopted. To those who wonder about the time frame of the adoption, unfortunately here in the US adoptions do take around 4 years and sometimes longer. Friends of mine waited 6 years for a baby and at the last minute the adoption fell through. The couple then decided to adopt a Korean daughter and the entire process took only 6 months. It's time the US changed adoption laws so children can be adopted in a more timely manner. Then I believe more US babies and children would be adopted. Happy Mother's Day Ms. Bullock!
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God bless Louise and Sandra Bullock. May your love for one another sustain you and bring you great joy.
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Why is it everytime someone a celebrity cheats it's blamed on being a sex addict? Why don't they just call it what it is. They are addicted to the fame and fortune and think they are entitled to do whatever they want. They are addicted to having their cake and eating it too.
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who's the stupidest idiot in cali right now,,yep jj the pin head!!,,im 52 and i wish sandra had met me in shop,,a coffee or any shop,,i would have sang her a song and snagged her heart,,wow,,what a dipstick!
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I doubt she knew 4 years ago she was going to divorce James this year. They started the adoption process 4 years ago.
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Something good came out this situation for Sandra..She will be a great Mother...He is a lucky little boy..
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Regarding the adoption process, I notice it didn't take other celebrities that long. So I'm not believing this.
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Actually you must not be paying attention. Are you not hearing the story here.....most other celebs adopt from other countries which in fact does not take as long...Sandra adopted from the USA which we all know takes years. Unless you are like a relative or personal friend of some celeb how do you know how long it actually took. Not to mention this is all public record so the length of time isn't a big secret. Not sure what you are trying to insinuate with your statement but whatever it is it's unfounded to say the least.
well.... that explains alot.
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Happy for Sandra, I am happy she is dumping the whole scene. Too bad for his kids, but you have to go on with your life. It is a good thing to just dump that whole family in my view.
Maybe the timing turned out ok. Now that the baby boy has the last name of Bullock not you know who.
Way to go!!!!!!!!
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