If ever there was someone who illustrated that 50 is the new 40, it’s Sandra Bullock.
The Oscar winner and highest-paid actress of 2012 is turning 50, but there’s no sign she’ll be giving away her mini-skirts and backless dresses.
She has broken the mould for Hollywood actresses, playing roles that are anything from funny to sad, complex, romantic, self-deprecating and thrilling. She gets more glamorous with age, but has always opted for a natural style and candid demeanour.
Happy birthday Sandra! Here’s to another few decades like the last ones!
Wearing a midnight-blue backless gown, Sandra looked divine at the Oscars this year.
She impressively continues to wear mini-skirts, proving a woman’s legs cam look better than ever at 50. Pictured here last year at the Gravity premiere.
Accentuating her best features, Sandra shows of her décolletage a few months ago.
Sandra’s playful nature makes her a constant hit with her male co-stars, particularly with Ben Affleck from Forces of Nature.
Sharing a giggle with The Blind Side co-star Quinton Aaron.
Fooling around with Bradley Cooper at the premier of All About Steve in 2009.
Sandra and Keanu Reeves became nineties icons after the smash-hit Speed.
Getting close with Adam Sandler at the ’94 MTV Video Music Awards.
Harry Connick Jr and Sandra made a gorgeous couple in Hope Floats.
Then and now … Sandra back in 1994 when she shot to fame with the film Speed, and last year.
In 1990.
More than 20 years ago – 1993.
Rocking red velvet in 1993.
Her love of mini skirts was evident even in 1994.
A screen-shot from the film Speed.
Sandra’s saucy character made her an instant Hollywood darling.
The film’s thrilling premise made it a box-office hit.
At the 1995 MTV Movie Awards.
At the premiere of The Net in 1995.
With then boyfriend Matthew McConaughey in 1997.
At the forces of nature premiere in 1999.
Looking casual at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards.
Sandra put in a hilarious performance in Miss Congeniality.
The actress demonstrated incredible versatility, as she transformed from slob …
To knockout beauty queen.
With Gwyneth Paltrow and Salma Hayek in 2001.
Remember when Sandra dated Ryan Gosling?
Here’s the happy couple in 2002.
At Mercedes Benz fashion week in 2002.
Showing some skin at the 2003 BAFTA awards.
Like a floating angel at the 2004 Oscars.
Denim jumpsuit on MTV in 2006.
Bullock’s biggest career achievement to date, came in 2009 with the Blond Side, garnering her the Best Actress Oscar.
The Blind Side was an enormous success in the US.
Bullock’s character, Leigh Anne, was strong and purposeful.
With ex-husband Jesse James at the 2010 Golden Globes.
Another mini for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.
A new ‘do for the 2011 Golden Globes.
Rocking a chic suit in 2011.
New mum with son Louis in 2011.
A sophisticated look for the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Her Oscars look made best dressed lists worldwide in 2012.
Last year, at the New York premiere of Gravity with co-star George Clooney.
Looking fabulous at the London premiere.
The 50-year-old actress showed off her muscular legs in a lace mini dress.
She plays her striking dark features to maximum advantage.
In 2007, Bullock was ranked as the 14th richest woman in the entertainment industry with an estimated fortune of $85 million.
Bullock with Gravity director Alfonso Cueron.
With co-star George Clooney at the film’s New York premiere.
A few months before her 50th.
