Who Is Sandra Bullock's Ex-Husband Jesse James? Meet the TV Star

Sandra Bullock‘s iconic Hollywood career speaks for itself, but her ex-husband, Jesse James, also knows a thing or two about being a star. The Outlaw Garage host is a TV personality, loving dad and the ex-spouse of one of showbiz’s most beloved actresses, but there is still a lot to learn about Jesse.

The former pair’s love story first began in December 2003. At the time, Sandra took her godson on a trip to tour Jesse’s garage, West Coast Choppers, because he was a fan of the hunk’s show, Monster Garage. During their first meeting, sparks flew between the Blind Side actress and the motorcycle guru.

Just two years later in July 2005, Sandra and Jesse exchanged vows during a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. At the time she married the Jesse James is a Dead Man star, Sandra also became the stepmom to his three kids, Chandler, Jesse Jr. and Sunny.

It seemed things were going well for the famous twosome following their nuptials. Aside from the sweet red carpet outings and anniversary celebrations over the years, the Speed alum praised Jesse during her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes in January 2010.

“To my husband, there is no surprise that my work got better when I met you because I never knew what it felt like for someone to have my back,” she gushed on stage while accepting the award for Best Actress for her role in The Blind Side. “So thank you! ”

However, reports of multiple alleged affairs surfaced just two months later in March. Sandra officially filed for divorce in April and it was finalized in June. Fortunately, the Miss Congeniality star turned pain into purpose when she adopted her son, Louis, later that year. Sandra also adopted her daughter, Laila, in 2015.

Although the Proposal star wasn’t looking for love following her 2010 divorce, everything changed when Sandra hired professional photographer Bryan Randall for her son’s birthday party in 2015. The two quickly fell in love and have been dating ever since. Bryan has also filled in the role of Louis and Laila’s stepdad.

“Sandra has been through hell, she never thought she’d get past the heartbreaking and humiliating breakup with Jesse,” a source close to the Bird Box actress revealed to Closer Weekly in December 2019. “But meeting [Bryan] was literally a godsend.”

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Jessie is a TV Star

Aside from his hit shows Jesse James: Outlaw Garage and Monster Garage, Jesse is also the star of Jesse James Is a Dead Man, Motorcycle Mania, Bike and Builder, Jesse James Austin Speed Shop and more.

Before opening his garage West Coast Choppers in 1992, he was the CEO of the Austin, Texas-based garage called the Austin Speed Shop.

He’s Been Married 4 Times

Prior to walking down the aisle with Sandra, Jesse previously tied the knot two times. He was married to his first wife, Karla James, from 1991 to 2002, and his second wife, Janine Lindemulder, from 2002 to 2004.

Following his divorce with the Gravity actress in 2010, Jesse went on to marry his fourth and current wife, Alexis DeJoria, in 2013. However, the former Apprentice star announced they separated in March 2020.

“It’s with an incredible amount of sadness to let you know Alexis and I have decided to end our marriage,” he confirmed on Instagram at the time. “We spent close to seven amazing years together.”

He’s a Loving Grandfather

Jesse took on the role of being a grandfather when his daughter Chandler welcomed her first child in March 2020. At the time he met his granddaughter, Ginger, just weeks later in April, Jesse couldn’t help but gush in excitement.

“Finally got to meet my granddaughter, Ginger, on Easter Sunday … I’m so in love with her!” he wrote on Instagram. “Also, it’s amazing to witness the ‘parent’ instinct kick in with Chandler and [her husband] Dennis. I’m so proud of them for doing an amazing job in a difficult time in the world. Love does conquer all.”

He Blames Himself for His Divorce With Sandra

At the time reports surfaced of an alleged affair, Jesse issued a public apology to Sandra and his three kids.

“There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me,” he said in a statement. “This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me.”

Although Jesse and Sandra are no longer together, it seems they are both in great places in their lives.