We’ve heard rumors for some time at Sandra Bullock was set to marry her boyfriend of over two years, photographer Bryan Randall, 49. Go here for a recap on Randall’s past (his last girlfriend was 23) and for a quick history of their relationship. Star Magazine reported in August that these two were planning to marry soon and now that it’s on the cover of US, and that we’ve seen more paparazzi photos of the two of them out together (they know how to avoid the paps) I think Star was right. US Magazine has the details, which include Jennifer Aniston for some reason, maybe because they’re both repped by CAA or because they’ve been seen hanging out recently.
Seeking advice on secret weddings, Sandra Bullock turned to a pal who had been there, tried that. As Jennifer Aniston sat in the Beverly Hills home Bullock shares with boyfriend Bryan Randall earlier this year, the Oscar winner floated a plan she’d been considering, a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
They’d hold a small, hush-hush ceremony for a select group of guests, the source recalls what Bullock said, and not tell them anything in advance. But the union would be more symbolic than lawful. “Sandy is a bit hesitant about getting married because of the legalities,” explains a Bullock pal, noting Randall hasn’t adopted her son Louis, 7, or daughter Laila, 5. “It gets complicated.”
Aniston was supportive of Bullock’s proposal, says another insider, pointing out the fact that the duo were practically married already: “Jen was saying, ‘What’s the difference? He’s already living here, he’s already your old man.’”
And he’s already cemented his place as the love of Bullock’s life. Coming off a turbulent first marriage — West Coast Choppers owner Jesse James admitted to cheating on her with multiple women throughout their five-year union — the 53-year-old Ocean’s Eight actress was somewhat wary of relationships. “She went through a great deal of heartbreak after Jesse,” says the friend, “and she is scarred by it to this day.”
US goes on to say what a great dad Randall is to Bullock two kids, Louis, 7, and Laila, 5, and that he also dotes on Bullock. This sounds like old school publicist work, like CAA is known for. I do think Aniston and Bullock are genuinely friendly, but it’s like their agency is pushing their friendship as well as Bullock’s relationship with Randall. If they do get married, I hope to see a photo or two online. It looks like this guy is good to Bullock and I hope that he’s long term material. Maybe she got her douce meter reset after Jesse James. I’m surprised they’ve lasted this long, but that’s a good sign I guess.
Also, if you didn’t hear yet, Bullock donated a million dollars to Hurricane Harvey relief in Texas at the end of August. Her statement read, in part, “There are no politics in eight feet of water. There are human beings in eight feet of water. I’m just grateful I can do it. We have to take care of one another.” Bullock hasn’t spoken about or issued a statement on any of the stories of harassment and abuse that have been coming out about her industry. That is absolutely her prerogative and is a choice I might make if I was in her position, I couldn’t even bring myself to use the #Metoo tag as it’s painful, it’s just something that occurred to me.
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She seems happy. Good for her and her family.
I want good things for Sandy and I hope this guy is legit. He seems to be and they’ve taken their time. But I do agree on the ceremonial-not-legal wedding. My guy and I are considering the same.
I know the previous much-younger girlfriend is sketchy, but sometimes those things happen , and IIRC his ex’s father was interviewed around the time that he hooked up with Sandy and said nice things about the guy. So he dated a young girl and moved on without drama.
I wish her the best & want her to be happy. I always have. ☺
What is with her face in that last picture???? I would never have recognised her.
Seriously! Me too. So sad she went down the cheek filler route. She didn’t need to. I wish women would give themselves a little permission to age gracefully. I’m not saying don’t give a bit of a tweak, but don’t go so overboard that we have to do a double take!
Did she check the room for Nazi memorabilia yet (as she “had no idea” with Jesse)? Room all clear? Ok then, we’re good to go!
Joking aside, I do like her, and wish her all the best. Mazel tov to the family 🥂
The fact he goes from someone less than half his age to an older woman with kids could be the plot of the next Nancy Meyers film.
I’ve always liked Sandra, but I’m not feeling this guy. Hope it works out, though. She and the kids deserve some happiness.
Wow I completely missed that she had a daughter.
A tabloid found out she was adopting Lila
( who was her foster child first) and she had to roll out this dude to quash that story as Lila’s adoption was not finalized yet.
I don’t care much for her but she seems happy.
He’s a handsome dude and on a superficial level, they make a really good-looking couple.
I’ve always liked Sandra. Hope she has an ironclad prenup if she does make it legal.
Agree 100%.
Those kids are CUUUUUTE. Good for them, I hope he’s as great to them as the publicists claim.
I always try to reserve judgment when it comes to age differences (and nothing else). I used to be super judgy about it, and then at 23, I fell hard for a 40-year-old. And 2+ years later, we’re still together. I’m still not even a total convert to the “age is just a number” philosophy, because you still have to know you want the same things and age differences can complicate that. Anyway, I’m just saying a big age difference like this guy and his last gf isn’t always a big red flag to me.
I think it is easier to shrug at the age difference when both people are young and vital. My inlaws are 22 years apart, and the age difference became more of an issue when he retired and does retiree things and she still has another 20 years to work. She misses out on much of his social life and friendships because she can’t be around. And he is far more active and social than she is at 82 and 60, so he isn’t just sitting around. Their biggest issue is finances for sure. She needs to make sure she has enough money to live on when she retires but he wants to live a full life on her income and his retirement. It has been interesting to observe.
As long as the good times roll, a mixed-age relationship can be a fine thing. But when adversity strikes, as it eventually always will – then behaviors associated with the age difference can end up being a deal-breaker.
Sandra has always, always liked her men younger. She used to date Heath Ledger, and there was a significant gap there.
This is definitely PR work. Sandra’s oceans movie is out next summer. She needs to see and be seen. I bet she’ll be everywhere papped with him and her kids.
Adding Jennifer into the narrative gets people talking about her too. She’s been linked with Reese and now Sandra.
She had movies out in 2015 and you barely saw Louis and she hid Laila. I highly doubt we’ll be seeing daily pap strolls like we do with other celebs.
That’s why I like her. She’s classy about her PR and doesn’t use her kids, to the best of my knowledge.
She is among the top actresses that has not spoken out regarding Harvey.
What is there to add at this point? Most actresses don’t want to comment but they were forced to because they have a movie coming out.
I’m not sure she’s actually done movies for Miramax or the Weinstein company.
Somehow I can’t picture Jennifer Aniston calling him Sandra’s “old man”. Partner/boyfriend/beau, yes.
Somehow I doubt the whole exchange happened – was someone sitting there in the room with them and then turned around and called Us Weekly? Not likely!
I guess US Weekly figures adding Jennifer’s name helps with any story about a wedding? I don’t know.
I hope they are happy together, and if they want to get married, great. Hopefully she is smart about it and has a solid prenup though, she’s worth a lot of $$$$.
Nope she better not; she has too much money and I want King Louis and Princess Laila to get all of her money.
Please remember US is now owned by National Enquirer as is Radar Online. I trust none of them.
Then you’ll love the series Popbitch is running on the history of the National Enquirer.
Yes very intriguing. Holy cow.
Louis is so cute in his glasses! If it’s true I wish them the best. Get a pre-nup carved in stone.
She is repped by the Huvanes so the Aniston thing is not that far off.
she is also really good friends with Chelsea Handler (I think she was at Handler’s Hollywood Walk dedication), so I do think there is some friendship overlap.
Apparently none of them (Jen and Sandy) are friends with her anymore.
Superficial comment: she has great street style!