‘Asking Me to Drop My Pants’: Sandra Bullock Recalls Uncomfortable ‘Pervert’ Auditions
Actress Sandra Bullock reflects on her early career experiences with inappropriate audition requests and her intentional shift away from romantic comedies. She discusses her desire to take on more diverse and challenging dramatic roles.
Why it matters
The article highlights ongoing conversations regarding workplace conduct in Hollywood and the professional evolution of major stars.
When Aniston asked the Gravity star about decisions that shaped her career, one thing that Bullock mentioned in Interview magazine was, "I was auditioning for every pervert that existed asking me to drop my pants. I was like, 'Nope, not the role for me.' I was working my way up. Every working actor thinks you will never work again, so you just take what you can get and make the most of it."
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