Sandra Bullock is divorcing James, adopting baby

[Janice]

Bullock is divorcing James, adopting baby

Bullock says she's "sad and scared" over split, excited about her newborn son, Louis

By Frazier Moore, Associated Press



Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce from her husband, Jesse James, and is adopting a baby boy as a single parent, a story posted Wednesday on People magazine's website.

"Yes, I have filed for divorce," the 45-year-old Oscar-winning actress said in an interview with People. "I'm sad and I am scared."

Bullock and James, 41, began the adoption process four years ago, the report said, and brought 3 1/2-month-old Louis Bardo Bullock home in January but decided to keep the news to themselves until after the Academy Awards.

In the interview, Bullock said she is savoring her new maternal status.
"You wake up, you feed, you burp, you play, you do laundry," she said. "I'm still in that stage where I'm just amazed with him and at life."

"All I said when I met him was, 'Oh, there you are.' It was like he had always been a part of our lives."

The baby, called Louie, is named after jazz great Louis Armstrong, who had particularly touched her with his signature song, "What a Wonderful World," said Bullock. The child was born in New Orleans, a city where Bullock and James had both spent time after Katrina.

Bullock said she got the call that a baby might be available for adoption during what she described as "the media craziness of the awards season."

Deciding to shield Louis from that turmoil, she kept his existence a secret from all but a few trusted associates and loved ones. Her life (and his) became an ongoing process of secrecy and diversion.

"Just the doctors' visits were filled with decoys and dark cars," she said. "People that I had worked with for years couldn't understand why I wouldn't let them into my house for (Oscar ceremony gown) fittings."

James and Bullock separated in March after five years of marriage, following reports that James had been unfaithful.

Bullock won the Oscar for best actress for her role in the blockbuster hit "The Blind Side," on March 7. Within days of her win, the cheating allegations became public and Bullock went into seclusion.

The motorcycle mogul publicly apologized to Bullock and his children, Sunny, 6; Jesse Jr., 12; and Chandler, 15. He recently returned home after a 30-day stay in a treatment facility where he sought help for "personal issues," the People story said.

When asked about whether James had cheated, Bullock said she "had no idea about anything."

"I did the only thing I could do, and that was to pack enough clothes to live on, get all of Louis' things and get out of town. My main concern was Louis."

When asked whether James will have any formal parenting role, she replied: "I will be adopting as a single parent. Anything else will be taken day by day."

Of her relationship with James' three children, Bullock said, "I don't want to know what life is like without those kids. ... Whatever we need to do, in the healthiest way, we are going to be co-parenting."

Looking ahead to life without James, Bullock said, "I really don't know how our paths will intersect in the future, but the father I have known Jesse to be with all the kids is one that I hope Louis can experience one day, no matter how Jesse and I go on with our lives."

News of the adoption quickly seized the attention of fans of Bullock and fellow celebrities alike.

On Wednesday morning's "Live! With Regis and Kelly," host Regis Philbin held up a copy of People magazine, which shows Bullock smiling at her baby son as she holds him aloft.

"It's not very easy to adopt a baby," Philbin said.

He's cute, chirped co-host Kelly Ripa.

"Lucky little guy, too," said Philbin.

And on Twitter, early entries saluted the new mother: "Sandra Bullock is a true role model," posted judyavanness. "True grace under pressure."

"Good for Sandy! Soo cute! The best love is from your child!" declared LScott17.
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[LuLu Rogers]

Good for her! I know it will be a long road, but she's strong and she'll get through it!

[Pitooey]

I'm still surprised she chose him for a husband.

[sunshinefizzy]

I'm really happy she'll have her baby. I was so sad for her when I found out about all his adultry; I couldn't believe he would do such a thing to her. I applaud her by doing the right thing and divorcing the p.o.s.

[HuntingtonM15]

I'm really happy and also sad for her at the same time. Since they had planned the adoption together for so long and then she learned about what he did and has to do it as a single parent.

Though, Jesse has made a statement that set him up for lines from late night talk shows. He said Sandra and the baby are two of the things he loves most in life. I can just see it now from the comedians..."In addition to nazi strippers, and..."

[Janice]

Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I'm really happy and also sad for her at the same time. Since they had planned the adoption together for so long and then she learned about what he did and has to do it as a single parent.

Though, Jesse has made a statement that set him up for lines from late night talk shows. He said Sandra and the baby are two of the things he loves most in life. I can just see it now from the comedians..."In addition to nazi strippers, and..."

I agree with you that it's also sad for Sandra. I hope one day she finds someone who will cherish her for the wonderful woman that she is.

[Janice]

Originally Posted by Pitooey

I'm still surprised she chose him for a husband.

I always thought the same thing. She waited all those years for him.

[AB]

Originally Posted by Janice

I always thought the same thing. She waited all those years for him.

I never understood that either. It seemed like such a strange match from the very first.

[spunkygirl]

I'm happy and sad for her at the same time. I'm glad she kicked the trash to the curb, but deliriously happy she has a wonderful new baby to cherish and to help her through this awful time.

God bless Sandy

[Family Ties Forever!]

Good luck to Sandra. I'm sure she will be very happy with her son. I know her marriage ending is sad. I'm sure in time she will be fine.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by AB

I never understood that either. It seemed like such a strange match from the very first.

I was just as baffled as you guys when they got married. To tell the truth, I'm surprised they lasted as long as they did. Jesse is losing a wonderful woman and has no one to blame but himself!!

[RoryGilmore]

Right on! And hope everyting goes smoothly

[spunkygirl]

Just when I couldn't love Sandy more, I just heard that she wanted to go through the adoption process everyone else has too. No special treatment cause she's famous.

What an amazing woman!

Jesse just ticked me off more. He says he LET her divorce him? LET HER? She doesn't need your permission

[catlover79]

God bless her. I'll bet there are a ton of regular guys out there who would love Sandy for herself and would treat her a million times better than her so-called husband.

[80sTrivia]

I'm glad Sandra has the strength to file for divorce from a man who has brought her so much public humiliation and shame and to raise a child...