34 of Sandra Bullock’s most daring red-carpet looks
Bullock stepped out for the “Speed” premiere in June 1994 in this cutesy pale-pink minidress.
Sandra Bullock attends the Hollywood premiere of “Speed” on June 7, 1994.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Bullock paired the dress with a pair of heeled black Oxfords. She was accompanied that evening by her then-boyfriend Tate Donovan.
Bullock attended the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards in this ’90s-tastic skirt-and-shirt combo that bared a sliver of her midriff.
Sandra Bullock in the press room of the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards on September 8, 1994.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
She accessorized with a pair of sheer black tights.
Bullock brought out the stockings again for the 1996 People’s Choice Awards in this lacy slip dress that March.
Sandra Bullock attends the 22nd People’s Choice Awards on March 10, 1996.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Bullock’s tan dress featured delicate spaghetti straps. Her frosted eyeshadow and brown lipstick are also perfectly ’90s.
The actress looked straight out of a Shakespeare play at the 1998 Golden Globes.
Sandra Bullock attends the 55th Golden Globe Awards on January 18, 1998.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Bullock’s black dress featured sheer cap sleeves, blue flowers, and a golden chain detail.
To attend the premiere of “Hope Floats” in May 1998, Bullock wore this reflective purple and green oversized jacket with a matching dress.
Sandra Bullock attends the “Hope Floats” premiere on May 27, 1998.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images
She co-starred in the film with Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, and a young Mae Whitman. It was also directed by Forest Whitaker.
Bullock walked the red carpet of the 1999 Met Gala in this plunging red gown with cutouts at the waist.
Sandra Bullock at the 1999 Met Gala.KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images
That year’s theme was “Rock Style,” and it was sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger. You might not be able to tell from this photo, but Bullock’s flowery gown was also almost entirely backless.
She combined red-carpet glam with casual-wear in this maroon taffeta skirt and matching boat-neck T-shirt at the “Forces of Nature” premiere in September 1999.
Sandra Bullock at the “Forces of Nature” premiere on September 9, 1999.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Bullock paired her monochromatic look with a matching lip and a light-pink choker.
Bullock attended the premiere of her 2000 classic “Miss Congeniality” in a backless skin-colored dress with a striped gray overlay.
Sandra Bullock attends the Hollywood premiere of “Miss Congeniality” on December 14, 2000.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Sam Levi/WireImage/Getty Images
Her piecey updo is very 2000s.
For the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Bullock wore a strapless dress with an illusion neckline.
Sandra Bullock at the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images
According to Vanity Fair, Bullock’s polka-dot gown was designed by Valentino. She wore it to co-present the award for best original score with Hugh Grant.
Bullock strutted the 2002 Cannes Film Festival red carpet in this unique flowery gown with a black mesh panel on the back.
Sandra Bullock during Cannes 2002 at the “Murder by Numbers” premiere.Toni Anne Barson/WireImage/Getty Images
The dress also featured mesh panels across the front and lots of frills.
She was almost unrecognizable at the “Two Weeks Notice” premiere in December 2002 in this silver minidress and white coat.
Sandra Bullock during the “Two Weeks Notice” premiere.James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images
Bullock’s curly short hair and bangs paired with her hot-pink lip and hoops were a totally new look for her.
Bullock stuck with the backless look at the 2003 BAFTAs, this time in a cream-colored Grecian-inspired dress.
Sandra Bullock during the 12th BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images; SGranitz/WireImage/Getty Images
Bullock pulled her hair into a super-high, super-slick pony that showed off the back of her dress.
Bullock wore this interesting feathery tiered gown for the 2004 Academy Awards that February.
Sandra Bullock attends the 76th Academy Awards on February 29, 2004.Carlo Allegri/Getty Images
The white dress, which featured sheer white bows at the waistline, was designed by Oscar de la Renta, as per PopSugar.
Two years later at the 2006 Academy Awards, Bullock wore this strapless navy gown that had both pockets and black mesh.
Sandra Bullock arrives at the 78th Academy Awards on March 5, 2006.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Bullock opted for a backless black dress for the premiere of “The Lake House” on June 13, 2006.
Sandra Bullock at “The Lake House” premiere in June 2006.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images
Bullock reunited with her “Speed” co-star Keanu Reeves for “The Lake House.”
She wore a bright-red bubble dress at an awards ceremony in October 2006.
Sandra Bullock arrives at the Hollywood Film Festival 10th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony on October 23, 2006.Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images for Hollywood Film Festival
This is a silhouette Bullock rarely tries in her red-carpet fashion.
To take the stage at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, Bullock wore this sparkly black minidress that exposed her entire back.
Bradley Cooper and Sandra Bullock onstage at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards on June 6, 2010.Jeff Kravitz / Contributor/Getty Images
A year after winning her best actress Oscar, the “Blind Side” actress slayed in this strapless red dress with an oversized bow at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Sandra Bullock arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 27, 2011.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images
At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2012, Bullock wore a two-toned dress with golden-leaf beading around the waist and a draped open back.
Sandra Bullock arrives at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 26, 2012.John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images; Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage/Getty Images
After a break from the red carpet, Bullock returned for the premiere of “Ocean’s 8” in June 2018 in this silver gown with a feathery neckline and crystals all over.
Sandra Bullock attends the world premiere of “Ocean’s 8” on June 5, 2018.Taylor Hill/Getty Images
As Glamour reported, Bullock’s ethereal dress was designed by one of her favorites, Elie Saab.
For the UK premiere of “Ocean’s 8” later that month, she wore this daring striped sequin jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.
Sandra Bullock attends the “Ocean’s 8” UK premiere on June 13, 2018.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage/Getty Images
Later on in 2018, at a screening of “Bird Box,” Bullock wore a bright-red dress with a keyhole cutout.
Sandra Bullock attends the “Bird Box” New York screening on December 17, 2018.Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images
Bullock loves a red dress on the red carpet, as evidenced by this Martin Grant gown, according to PopSugar.
Bullock walked the red carpet of the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards in this bedazzled bustier top with a giant sash.
Sandra Bullock and Gal Gadot attend the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards on June 15, 2019.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV
According to PopSugar, the sequined top was designed by Halpern, and it reached all the way to the floor, essentially doubling as a dress.
In November 2021, Bullock attended the premiere of “The Unforgivable” in this shimmering gold jumpsuit and black blazer.
Sandra Bullock attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “The Unforgivable” on November 30, 2021.Araya Doheny/WireImage/Getty Images
Bullock’s disco ball-esque jumpsuit was skintight from the turtleneck down to her knees, where it transitioned into flowing bell-bottoms. As per People, it was designed by Bullock fave Stella McCartney.
In March 2022, Bullock kicked off the press tour for “The Lost City” in a red suit and coral bodysuit covered in diamond cutouts.
Sandra Bullock attends the premiere of “The Lost City” during the 2022 SXSW Festival on March 12, 2022.Gary Miller/WireImage/Getty Images
Bullock’s wide-leg drawstring pants, blazer, and bold bodysuit were all designed by Stella McCartney, according to The Zoe Report.
For another screening of “The Lost City,” Bullock wore this unique dress covered in paint drips and lips.
Sandra Bullock attends a screening of “The Lost City” on March 14, 2022.Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
At the official premiere of “The Lost City” in March, Bullock stunned in this ombré pink gown featuring a plunging neckline, a slit, and so many flowers.
Sandra Bullock attends a premiere for the film “The Lost City” on March 21, 2022.MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters
She paired this glamorous Elie Saab dress with a black blazer and thigh-high boots for added edge, according to Glamour.
At yet another “Lost City” screening in March, Bullock wore a black suit with a long striped train that almost made it look like a dress.
Sandra Bullock attends a UK screening of “The Lost City” on March 31, 2022.Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
