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Report: Sandra Bullock divorce papers filed in Travis County
Sandra Bullock, the Oscar-winning actress who often stakes out Austin as her hometown, has filed for divorce from television personality Jesse James in Travis County.
The simple petition for divorce, as identified by TMZ.com, and entered April 23 under scrambled initials for the two parties, was not unexpected. In early March, soon after Bullock, 45, won the Academy Award for Best Actress for “The Blind Side,” at least four women came forward saying they had affairs with James.
The surprise, reported by People magazine, is the existence of an adoption in process. Bullock and James, 41, had planned to adopt Louis, a three-month old baby from New Orleans. Bullock now plans to complete the adoption as a single parent, according to People.
“He’s just perfect, I can’t even describe him any other way,” she told People. “It’s like he’s always been a part of our lives.”
In the petition, Bullock does not contest custody of James’ three children by previous marriages.
The couple was married in 2005, but, according to the petition, “have ceased to live together as husband and wife.” The document, filed by Bullock’s Houston-based lawyer, Walter Becker, also states that the marriage: “has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectations of reconciliation.”
No protective order has been filed and the division of property, according to the petition, will focus on community ownership. Bullock, who holds property in several states and is perhaps Hollywood’s most bankable female star, also owns several Austin businesses, including Bess Bistro on Pecan and Walton’s Fancy and Staple.
The petition says she has lived in Texas for at least the previous six months and has been a resident of Travis County for at least 90 days. During much of that time, Bullock remained behind the walls of her Hollywood Hills residence, dodging a battery of paparazzi.
Adding a twist of mystery to the case, the suit of divorce was filed under the initials “B.A.S,” with the respondent listed as “J.J.G.” As soon as TMZ.com broke the story of the divorce petition, reporters from around the country peppered Austinites with questions about Bullock’s life here. If the divorce is not amicable, any Austin trial could turn into an international media circus.
A voicemail message left with Bullock’s attorney, Becker, has not been returned.
Divorce petition filed in Travis County
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By sdfljaf
April 29, 2010 3:01 PM | Link to this
poor reporting skills by the ‘reporter’
By Doc
April 29, 2010 9:57 AM | Link to this
Sandy, come on home. Can’t beat the hill country and no one here likes papparazzi….we would love to run’em back to california.
By Cheri
April 29, 2010 9:46 AM | Link to this
Sandra, I was married to a man who also couldn’t keep it in his pants. I finally realized it was his insecurities that made him need other women to find him sexually attractive and that it had nothing to do with me. So I made a list of things I wanted in my next husband and vowed I’d never marry again until I found that person. I found a wonderful man who would never cheat and we’ve been married 14 years. My ex? He married the last woman he cheated on me with and is now cheating on her! You will survive this devastating time and learn from it. I wish you the best of luck with your adorable new son and hope to see pictures of the two of you in Austin.
By Reader
April 29, 2010 8:41 AM | Link to this
Shae, I really don’t think she needs your help in raising her own kid. Really, what were you thinking?
By anonymouse
April 29, 2010 8:22 AM | Link to this
The link on the main page refers to Austin as her “hometown.” I’m not sure that’s accurate.
I mean, I love Sandra as much as anyone. Speed II is my favorite movie, followed in close second by Ms. Congeniality.
But unless she was born here, she can’t call Austin her hometown. Having a lakehouse for the last 5 years doesn’t count.
By Ben There
April 28, 2010 11:22 PM | Link to this
I am so over both of these “celebs.” These people are jerks. I am supposed to care about their futile attempts at acting human why? My family and neighbors rate. These media dorks don’t.. Sandra bought a baby? Big deal. It’s not like she’s actually going to be a parent or anything. More like she adopted a pet. These people are revolting.
By Pam
April 28, 2010 11:12 PM | Link to this
I’m with you Sandra..dump the bum. These gold digging husbands better get a clue!
By dot
April 28, 2010 11:01 PM | Link to this
Love Sandra and live in Austin. I wish she had adopted a white kid tho.
By Ted Baxter
April 28, 2010 11:00 PM | Link to this
That is what Sandra gets for marrying a Republican. I love Sandra but felt sad the day she went for a guy like that. He is basically a bottom for Rick Santorum or a top for Rick Perry.
By Fiftycal
April 28, 2010 10:58 PM | Link to this
Sandra needs to do a movie about Emily Dickenson, the only white survivor of the Alamo. Want to talk about a STRONG woman! And her house is here in Austin.
By Chris
April 28, 2010 10:45 PM | Link to this
You go girl! Thank you Sandra to being a role model to young girls in understanding that there is life beyond the hurt and humiliation of being cheated on. Thrilled to hear you may be back home - all of us here in austin love you and your bundle of joy!
By Sandra
April 28, 2010 8:48 PM | Link to this
thank all of you for standing up for me. i’ll miss………………no nevermind. It’s time to move on and admit my mistake. SB
By Sandra Is A *****
April 28, 2010 8:24 PM | Link to this
She will burn in hell for thinking she can just walk away from a man and get away with it.
By MJ
April 28, 2010 7:45 PM | Link to this
Smart woman, getting married in Texas so there is no alimony ;). Now just come live here for good with baby Louis.
P.S. To the second Mary who posted… quit defining your world by people’s skin color and you’ll lead a happier life.
By Claudia
April 28, 2010 7:38 PM | Link to this
Mary, what a dumb comment.
By Three Dog Mama
April 28, 2010 7:03 PM | Link to this
Now that the whole world knows all about Sandra Bullock, the divorce, the adoption, can we just leave her and Jesse alone? Do we really need to know all this? There is too much information out there and it is 24/7 news somewhere.
By BookMan
April 28, 2010 6:46 PM | Link to this
WHO CARES??
By LevisvsWrangler
April 28, 2010 6:34 PM | Link to this
All the tatted-up girls in Austin need to pay attention: the tattooed ho in this relationship is still taking off her clothes for a living, while the pure as the driven snow Sandra is getting the cover of People, the $25 million paychecks, only the cutest babies …
By Bear
April 28, 2010 6:19 PM | Link to this
We love you in Ohio too Sandy.
You are a most beautiful lady (inside and out) and you will be just fine without the sleazebag. Best of luck with the little one.
By Karen
April 28, 2010 6:12 PM | Link to this
I pray that Sandra and her baby, Louis Bardo…what a cutie, will bring continual peace and joy to one another as she goes through this trying time. We, New Orleanians, love you too!
By Brian
April 28, 2010 5:31 PM | Link to this
Celebrity aside, can Bullock prove she’s been a resident of Texas for 6 months and of Travis County for the last 90 days? Texas law has those requirements so we don’t become the world’s divorce mill. The court doesn’t have jurisdiction unless they’re met. I guess it’ll go down “no-contest” unless they can’t privately work out the property and the debts.
By Keith Churchill
April 28, 2010 5:20 PM | Link to this
I was unaware that Sandra and Jessie were married in the State of Texas. Apparently, Texas doesn’t recognize marriages legally obtained in other States and thus refuses to grant divorces. Oh wait, that’s only if the couple is gay. Double standard much? Either we honor the reciprocity of State laws or we don’t. I have a hard time envisioning someone being arrested while driving through Texas because his/her license was issued in Massachusetts.
Having gotten that off my chest, I honestly share all good thoughts sent Sandra’s way. I never understood that match from the beginning.
By lou
April 28, 2010 5:11 PM | Link to this
I admire and respect Sandy and the way she has handled the situation with Jesse. I think it’s wonderful she and Louie found each other. What Jesse did was terrible, but I don’t believe that’s all there is to him. Sandra said herself that he is a good father and indicated they will co-parent this child. Jesse seems to be sincerely sorry and time will tell if he does indeed want to make himself a better man. But whatever the outcome, it is between those two people and the name calling doesn’t help either one. I wish them both the best for themselves and all the children involved.
By A.F
April 28, 2010 4:53 PM | Link to this
Do the Texan thing. kick him to the curb.
By Dog
April 28, 2010 4:40 PM | Link to this
Hey: yeah, girl, you can email me here when you get back in the saddle.
By anguis in herba
April 28, 2010 4:19 PM | Link to this
My precious,precious baby girl is moving on.One of these days me and her gonna catch Jesse James on South Lamar then we gonna sit around all day and WHOOP his arse :b
By Lisa
April 28, 2010 3:41 PM | Link to this
Best wishes Sandra! Your strength and character makes you a role model to other women, encouraging those in the same boat. Congratulations on the new baby!
By Amanda
April 28, 2010 3:25 PM | Link to this
Sandra is a roll model for all. She seems to stay calm under pressure with everything that she is going thru. She could have slammed that Dirty Legging Fool, Jesse. He is more then likely wishing he would have left those SKANKS alone and he could share in the joy of that precious baby boy. Sandra needs to come home.
By Mary
April 28, 2010 3:10 PM | Link to this
Why was I not surprised to find out her adopted baby was black? You gotta love the white Hollywood elite and its fascination with black babies.
By Go Sandra
April 28, 2010 2:35 PM | Link to this
She is a strong person who’s decision to be a single parent is super. She will have to find a better character guy next time. She is bankable, funny, and a winner.
He was and always will be a low life predator who enjoys life in the gutter. It is one thing if he wanted to better his life and had a past but totally unacceptable that he cheated on her with low life women WHILE he was married.
He should have never made the impression he was ready to get married. He’s ugly inside and out!!!!
By Shae
April 28, 2010 2:35 PM | Link to this
Mercy, mercy, mercy…..Sandra is such a dynamic-strong-confident professional female who will handle and deal with this amicably without incident! Sandra we just love you here in Austin, so stay here in Texas where we can protect you and the baby! I am a Foster Care Provider here in Austin and will be more than happy to assist in the care of Baby Bullock! We’ve got your back Sandra and we love you!
By Jan
April 28, 2010 2:19 PM | Link to this
Being famous must be awful during a personal crisis.
By GP
April 28, 2010 2:10 PM | Link to this
She is a smart woman. He is such a stupid man. Thinking………he knows that now!
By Bertie
April 28, 2010 1:58 PM | Link to this
Sorry Jesse turned out to be a loser, but you will be better off without the likes of him. You deserve the best. Congratulations on the new baby.
By LSM
April 28, 2010 1:38 PM | Link to this
You go girl… The best is yet to come.. (and just around the corner from home…)
By Michael
April 28, 2010 1:09 PM | Link to this
Jesse’s so unwise fooling with someone like Sandra. Hope he’ll be unhappy with some dumb girl.
By Imamommy2
April 28, 2010 12:56 PM | Link to this
Sandra, forget that loser! It is now his loss and that baby will now have all of your attention. You will be a wonderful mom! I have seen the pictures of you and the baby together and for some reason, despite the obvious, you and the baby BELONG together. It just looks natural! Forget that loser and come home. Austin has always been a good place to raise children. We love you and please know that we will love your son too.
By di in dallas
April 28, 2010 12:50 PM | Link to this
What a beautiful ending to a sad story!
By Chai_girl
April 28, 2010 12:23 PM | Link to this
Love you, Sandra! As a single mom, I know how tough this decision is for you to make. Come home to Austin and we’ll support you through this and help keep the paparazzi off your back.
By Melissa
April 28, 2010 12:23 PM | Link to this
Good for her!!! He’s behaved like a scumbag.
By RK
April 28, 2010 11:48 AM | Link to this
Wishing Sandra all the best.
By Mary
April 28, 2010 11:47 AM | Link to this
We in Texas love you Sandra, come and live here full time and raise your baby here. Forget the Californians. We’ll see you at The Salt Lick!
By yvonneh120952
April 28, 2010 11:45 AM | Link to this
We love you Sandra. Hang in there!
By J.J.
April 28, 2010 11:35 AM | Link to this
Good for her. There should be no excuse for his behavior. She seems like a genuinely good person.