Miss Congeniality won our hearts when it was released on December 22, 2000. Sandra Bullock was the definition of fierce as Grace Hart, who goes undercover as Miss New Jersey Gracie Lou Freebush in the Miss United States beauty pageant. In the end, she didn’t win the crown, but she saved the day.
December 22 marks the 25th anniversary of the beloved film. Since 2000, the stars of Miss Congeniality have gone on to star in other blockbuster films, win Oscars, and more. See the cast then and now.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock, 56, played the one and only Grace Hart in the 2000 comedy. For her performance, Sandra earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She returned for the sequel in 2005.
Over the last two decades, Sandra has starred in a number of successful comedies, including Two Weeks Notice, The Proposal, and The Heat. She took a dramatic turn in the 2009 sports drama The Blind Side and won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other notable films include Gravity, Murder by Numbers, and Bird Box.
After relationships with Tate Donovan, Ryan Gosling, and Matthew McConaughey, Sandra married Monster Garage host Jesse James in 2005. Their marriage came to an end in 2010 following allegations of Jesse’s infidelity. Sandra has adopted a son and a daughter. She’s been dating photographer Bryan Randall since 2015.
Benjamin Bratt
