
In 2010, Sandra Bullock received a phone call that changed her life forever. “Your placement is here,” said the voice on the other end.
A few weeks later, she was on a stage, accepting her first Oscar for her appearance in The Blind Side, but she didn’t care she was there. “All I wanted was to go was just go home and feed Lou” she said of her newborn, whom she had been waiting for years to arrive.
Keep reading to learn more about this incredible actor and what inspired her to adopt two children!
In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana by flooding its grounds, Sandra Bullock had a feeling that inspired her decision to adopt a child.
“Katrina happened in New Orleans, and something told me, ‘My child is there.’ It was weird,” Bullock said in an interview with Today’s Hoda Kotb.
Years later, in January 2010, Bullock received the call she had been waiting years to receive.
Years later, in January 2010, Bullock received the call she had been waiting years to receive.
“He was unexpected, he was not planned. I got a call one day, ‘Your placement is here,’ and that’s after years after having filed it, years,” the 59-year-old star of Speed tells CBS News.
Little Lou
Gushing over Louis Bardo Bullock, the three-month-old boy from New Orleans she secretly adopted in 2010, Bullock said, “I looked at him like, ‘Oh, there you are.’ It was like he had always been there,” she recalled. “He fit in the crook of my arm. He looked me in the eyes. He was wise. My child was wise.”
The Miss Congeniality star adds, “The beautiful thing that I was constantly told was, ‘The perfect child will find you. You will find your child.’ But you don’t believe that when it’s not happening. When you’re going, ‘Where is my family?’ When it does happen, you know exactly what they’re talking about.”
Weeks after Lou arrived, Bullock was on stage at the Kodiak Theatre, accepting her first Oscar for her starring role in the film, The Blind Side.
But Lou owned her center stage and she wanted to be at home, with him.
“All I kept thinking about was, ‘He’s at home.’ Like, I didn’t care. I didn’t care that I was there, I just wanted to go home. And then I was sewn in the dress. I was sewn in the dress, and I had to get myself out of the dress, but all I wanted to do was just go home and feed Lou.”
Only days after, her marriage to reality star Jesse James came crashing down and Bullock became a single mother to an infant.
Bullock said, “I mean, so much had happened. How do you process grief and not hurt your child in the process? It’s a newborn, they take on everything that you’re feeling. So, my obligation was to [Lou] and not tainting the first year of his life with my grief.”
‘Louis’ got the stage’
“No one understands the shift in priorities about having a child in your life … until you have a child in your life,” Bullock said of shifting her focus from career to mom. “It naturally shifts…he showed up and now, Louis’ got the stage.”
Growing up in a healthy, happy environment, little Lou one day looked up at mom and predicted “I’m going to have a baby soon.”
Though Bullock admits she wasn’t planning on growing her family, she listened to her son, who planted the seed.
“I realized at that time, maybe he knew something. And when I think about it, it would have been around the time that Laila was born,” Bullock said. “It’s Louis’ way. Louis has a very strong way. He’s a fine leader, and he led me to Lai.”
Laila, who was living in foster care in Louisiana, is her daughter who joined the family in 2015 when she was three.
Recalling Laila’s trauma from being in childcare, the Ocean’s 8 star said, “She’d be in the closet with all her clothes on, she’d be on a bookshelf, she’d be hiding, she’d always be ready to leave,” the actress recalled of her daughter, adding that she always made sure Laila knew that she wasn’t “going anywhere.”
She then shared a conversation she had about Laila with Bryan Randall, the father figure to her children, and her partner from 2015 until ALS claimed his life in 2023. She said, “My partner said to me, ‘When she’s been with us longer than she hasn’t been, I have a feeling we’re going to see a change.’”
He was right. Recently, Bullock described Laila as “unafraid.”
“She’s a fighter, and that’s the reason she’s here today. She fought to keep her spirit intact. Oh my God, what she is going to accomplish. She’s going to bring some real change.”
Lou, now 13, “is super sensitive…He’s wise and kind,” the Bird Box star tells People. “I saw that when they handed him to me. There was a spiritual bigness to him.”
Though fans will be disappointed, the versatile actor is scaling back her work schedule to again be a single mother.
Bullock last appeared in 2022’s The Lost City with Channing Tatum and Bullet Train with Brad Pitt.
“I can be creative, I can be part of a community, but right now, work in front of the camera needs to take a pause,” she said.
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5 Miracle Cures of Garlic That Will Surprise You – The Powerful Health Benefits of Garlic

Garlic isn’t just a flavorful addition to meals – it’s one of the most powerful natural remedies you can find. Used for thousands of years as medicine, garlic is packed with healing compounds that can transform your health in surprising ways. Here are five incredible benefits of garlic that truly live up to the “miracle cure” name.
🧄 1. Natural Antibiotic – Fights Infections
Garlic contains allicin, a potent natural compound with antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects. Whether you’re battling a cold, flu, or even mild infections, garlic helps your body fight back faster and naturally – without antibiotics.
❤️ 2. Protects the Heart & Lowers Blood Pressure
Daily garlic intake is linked to improved heart health. It helps:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce bad cholesterol (LDL)
- Improve blood circulation
This makes garlic a natural ally in preventing heart disease and supporting a healthy cardiovascular system.
🔥 3. Powerful Anti-Inflammatory for Joints & Muscles
Garlic helps reduce chronic inflammation in the body – one of the root causes of joint pain, arthritis, and fatigue. By calming the body’s inflammatory response, garlic may ease discomfort and improve flexibility over time.
🧠 4. Boosts Brain Health & Memory
Thanks to its antioxidants and circulation-boosting properties, garlic supports better brain function. It may help with focus, memory, and protect the brain from oxidative stress – especially as we age.
🌿 5. Detoxifies the Body Naturally
Garlic activates liver enzymes that help flush out toxins. It also supports kidney function and reduces heavy metals in the body. A small clove of garlic daily acts as a natural internal cleanser.
💡 How to Use Garlic for Best Results
- Raw: Crush a clove, let it sit for 5–10 minutes (to activate allicin), then swallow with water.
- Cooked: Add to soups, stews, or sautés – still beneficial, but slightly less potent than raw.
- Infused Oil or Tea: A gentle way to enjoy garlic’s healing powers, especially for immunity.
Conclusion:
Garlic is more than a kitchen staple – it’s a natural miracle packed with healing benefits. From heart health to immunity and detox, just one clove a day can make a big difference. Try adding it to your routine and feel the power of this ancient remedy!
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