Hope Floats Sandra's Back From Heartbreak

At 55, Sandra Knows What She Wants – but She Always Did.

Sandra Bullock has been America’s sweetheart since her breakout role in Speed in 1994. And having just turned 55, she’s still one of the most bankable stars.

Her recent role in the Netflix hit Bird Box earned the actress rave reviews and she stole the show last year in the all-female heist movie Ocean’s 8, alongside fellow evergreens Cate Blanchett (50) and Helena Bonham Carter (53).

But Sandra’s favourite role is being a mother to Louis (9) and Laila (7). “I was supposed to do this when I grew up,” she says. “Not to be an actress – to be a mum. This is my purpose.

“Lou is super-sensitive. I call him my 78-year-old son. He’s wise and kind,” the actress gushes. “I saw that when they handed him to me. I was like, ‘I hope I don’t eff that up!’”

Sandra expects her daughter to achieve great things. “She’s a warrior. She’s going to bring some real change. When I look at Laila, there’s no doubt in my mind that she was supposed to be here.”

Sandra adds, “I can tell you absolutely, the exact right children came to me at the exact right time.”