This week, PEOPLE magazine was all ready to unleash its celebrated annual listing of the most beautiful people in the world. Julia Roberts was to be the cover girl; her classic movie star features -- those eyes, that smile -- were set to grace every supermarket checkout in America. The honor marks Jules' fourth time wearing the pretty people crown and her twelfth appearance on the list.
Each year, the mag runs its list as a cover story, and it's a big one -- the issue annually ranks among PEOPLE's bestsellers.
But what happens when the mag's big reveal, which is planned well in advance, is suddenly overshadowed by a bona fide bombshell -- exclusive news that demands not only immediate coverage but a cover? Well, sadly for Miss Roberts, she gets bumped (well, not entirely, that's her up there in the corner) to make room for the bigger story. And this week, we doubt there's a much bigger story (celeb-wise) than Sandra Bullock announcing that not only has she filed for divorce, she went ahead and adopted a bouncing baby boy.
It appears Julia has been usurped by her nemesis. One's nemesis is "an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome." Julia and Sandra have been nemeses for years. Both are beautiful and talented. Both are known for starring in blockbuster romantic comedies. And both are beloved by the public in a way few movie stars these days are.
However, Sandra has been stealing Julia's thunder lately. Back in the early aughts, Roberts moved into more dramatic waters, scoring an Oscar for 'Erin Brockovich,' and Bullock has reaped the benefits. (Did you know Julia turned down both 'The Proposal' and 'The Blind Side,' which, um, became career-best mega blockbusters for Bullock? Because she did!)
And now, she's kicking her off magazine covers. The nerve!
Pop culture enthusiast Chuck Klosterman notes that every person must have a nemesis, because competition motivates us. "Every woman I've ever known has had at least one close friend whose only purpose in life is to criticize her actions, compete for the attention of men and drive her insane; very often, this is a woman's best friend," he says. While we're not sure of the status of their friendship, this certainly describes the dynamic between Bullock and Roberts. Only they're not competing for men, they're competing for movie roles and magazine covers.
So it's your move, Julia. You can't take this sitting down; you can't let your nemesis win. Get out there, flash that million dollar smile, turn on the charm and turn 'Eat, Pray, Love' into the mega hit we know it can be. You've already got Oprah on your side, so that's a good start.
And keep in mind that 'The Blind Side' is the first film a female movie star carried to a gross of more than $200 million on her name alone. You know what that means -- $300 million is still up for grabs. You've already got our ten bucks.
This little boy is stunning and so is Sandra Bullock. Hopefully Jesse will get years of counseling to address his issues and he can move aside to allow this darling little boy to start his new life in a happy home with a mom who loves him. This is such exciting news.
Wonderful! Congratulations, Sandra! The child is beautiful and maybe adopting him will get her mind off of Jeese for a moment and she can also find a loving father for the baby. :)
Sandra is a nice lady and a babe, a fan I am indeed. Her husband is a good guy too I think, but just like guys do, make mistakes and not realize what good they got, until they lose it.
i don't understand why sandra & jesse decided to keep the baby a secret until after the oscars. why the secret? especially after trying for 4 years to adopt.
The baby's darling, but I am having a hard time believing this happened in January and was kept a secret. It's possible that Jesse was paid off to go along with the story. The adoption is just too perfect to put a positive spin on the scandal and feed the press. Too perfect, but it's sweet.
After seeing that interview with Roberts, I am now a fan of Sandra Bullocks. Julia sucks! Did you all see how lame she acted in that interview? she thinks shes all that, but she aint ish!
Julia and Sandra are both beautiful and lovely women and I am sure that Julia will not be upset with the replacement of Sandra and her lovely baby boy on the cover of People magazine as it is a truly big story. Nothing but much luck and happiness to Sandra and her son.
Hmm.. could it possibly be that the adoption process is difficult enough with its ups and downs that to add publicity to it might make it even harder? Nothing in adoption is ever a sure thing until papers are signed, and it would have been bad enough to announce what they were doing and then have to re-announce that it had fallen through. Good for them for keeping this a private matter until it was finalized. And good for Sandra for still going through with it now that she is facing doing it without Jesse.
What a beautiful baby. This is the best thing that could have happened to Sandra at this time. He will certainly keep her busy. Shame on you people for such cuel remarks about this beautiful gift from GOD.
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The media loves to make mountains out of mole hills! I have never heard of these two actresses not liking each other. I bet they haven't even met!!
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This little boy is stunning and so is Sandra Bullock. Hopefully Jesse will get years of counseling to address his issues and he can move aside to allow this darling little boy to start his new life in a happy home with a mom who loves him. This is such exciting news.
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May GOD bless you and your baby boy Sandra
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Wonderful! Congratulations, Sandra! The child is beautiful and maybe adopting him will get her mind off of Jeese for a moment and she can also find a loving father for the baby. :)
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Wow John Mitchell! You really are all over the internet. Thank you for saving me from a boring day at work. Keep up the good work.
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Sandra is a nice lady and a babe, a fan I am indeed. Her husband is a good guy too I think, but just like guys do, make mistakes and not realize what good they got, until they lose it.
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i don't understand why sandra & jesse decided to keep the baby a secret until after the oscars. why the secret? especially after trying for 4 years to adopt.
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The baby's darling, but I am having a hard time believing this happened in January and was kept a secret. It's possible that Jesse was paid off to go along with the story. The adoption is just too perfect to put a positive spin on the scandal and feed the press. Too perfect, but it's sweet.
why did they define "nemesis"?
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After seeing that interview with Roberts, I am now a fan of Sandra Bullocks. Julia sucks! Did you all see how lame she acted in that interview? she thinks shes all that, but she aint ish!
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I agree 100% with BluesDaddy411. Julia Roberts is yesterday's news.
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what kind is that?
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Julia and Sandra are both beautiful and lovely women and I am sure that Julia will not be upset with the replacement of Sandra and her lovely baby boy on the cover of People magazine as it is a truly big story. Nothing but much luck and happiness to Sandra and her son.
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I have never liked Julia (horse face) Roberts. Sorry to be a hater, but the girl gets on my last nerve. And beautiful, I think not.
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You are a jerk.........
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sad you have to be racist in this day and age...In feel sorry for you.
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Hmm.. could it possibly be that the adoption process is difficult enough with its ups and downs that to add publicity to it might make it even harder? Nothing in adoption is ever a sure thing until papers are signed, and it would have been bad enough to announce what they were doing and then have to re-announce that it had fallen through. Good for them for keeping this a private matter until it was finalized. And good for Sandra for still going through with it now that she is facing doing it without Jesse.
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What a beautiful baby. This is the best thing that could have happened to Sandra at this time. He will certainly keep her busy. Shame on you people for such cuel remarks about this beautiful gift from GOD.
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What a beautiful baby! Good for you Sandy!
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jay...your kind is a dying breed.
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