Hollywood star Sandra Bullock has been one of America’s sweethearts. With an eclectic mix of commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed films under her belt, the Oscar winner has proved that she can tackle multiple genres, and be equally adept at comedy, drama, and action. Apart from her Academy Award-winning performance in The Blind Side, Bullock has also been part of films that have taken top honors at the Oscars.
In 2006, Sandra Bullock’s film Crash which had a big ensemble cast surprised everyone by winning the Academy Award for Best Picture. While many critics and viewers questioned the decision, especially due to certain controversial depictions in the film, director Paul Haggis was also of the opinion that he did not expect the win amidst more deserving contenders.
Crash Was Not The Best Film That Year According To Director Paul Haggis
At the 2006 Academy Awards, Paul Haggis’s Crash beat massive favorites like Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain and Steven Spielberg’s Munich to emerge as the best picture of the year. The film, which had a big and glittering ensemble cast including Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton, Brendan Fraser, and many other Hollywood stars, dealt with issues of racial and social tensions against the backdrop of a horrific crash. While the win was considered a huge upset, the film also faced criticism for using racial stereotypes to get the point across. Director Paul Haggis, though defended his film, was still in agreement about the win and said,
“Was it the best film of the year? I don’t think so. There were great films that year. Good Night, and Good Luck – amazing film. Capote – terrific film. Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain, great film. And Spielberg’s Munich. I mean please, what a year”.
Sandra Bullock, who played a rich and privileged white woman, did fall under the criticism of stereotypical characterization, but nevertheless managed to make an impression by adding nuances to her performance.
Sandra Bullock Confessed That Intimate Scenes Were Her Nightmare
Sandra Bullock has never shied away from taking on difficult roles in her career. From her presence in the controversial Oscar-winning movie Crash to her powerhouse performances in The Blind Side and The Unforgivable, the actor has always welcomed a good challenge to prove herself. Despite having immense confidence in her abilities, Bullock has openly confessed that she never was and will never be open to doing intimate s*x scenes that required n*dity. Expressing the reasons for finding it cringe-worthy, the Miss Congeniality star said,
“I’m not the kind of person who says, ‘I’m gonna tape myself having s*xual intercourse cos I’m gonna look good! I don’t want to know what my best angles are. Don’t wanna see it. Don’t want to hear it. Therefore, I’m not going to do it on film.”
Despite having a strong opinion regarding intimacy on screen, Sandra Bullock is still one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, including being a very bankable star with a massive fan following.
Source: The Guardian
