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Bullock Reveals Early Career Struggles and Industry 'Perverts'
13 Sep
Summary
- Bullock endured auditioning for 'perverts' early in her career.
- She intentionally shifted from rom-coms to serious roles with 'Crash'.
- Bullock now desires a return to comedy films.

Sandra Bullock reflected on the demanding beginnings of her acting career, recalling her time as a waitress in New York where she faced inappropriate audition requests. She described auditioning for 'every pervert that existed' before finding her footing in the industry.
Bullock revealed that her career choices were largely driven by necessity until she made an intentional shift away from romantic comedies. This move led her to the critically acclaimed 2004 film 'Crash,' a role she saw as an opportunity to explore different acting muscles.
Despite her success in dramatic roles, including an Oscar win for 'The Blind Side,' Bullock expressed a strong desire to return to comedy. She stated her current aspiration is to 'do nothing but that now' and 'bring the funny back' to her filmography.
The actress also touched on the initial box office disappointment of 'Practical Magic' (1998), which later became a cult favorite. She and co-star Nicole Kidman recently reprised their roles for the sequel, which premiered on September 10, 2026.