NEWSSandra Bullock Gushes Over 'Incredible' Late Costar Betty White: 'The Epitome of a Human Who Lived Her Best Life'
Bullock had high praise for White, calling her 'everything.'
Sept. 8 2026, Published 7:00 a.m. ET
Sandra Bullock remembered her late The Proposal costar Betty White with a heartfelt tribute, expressing deep admiration for the iconic actress and sharing her belief that White's spirit remains present.
"Betty White is everything," Bullock said. "I say 'is everything' cause I know she's still floating around."
Bullock reflected on their friendship during a September 3 appearance on "Not Gonna Lie" with Kylie Kelce while discussing some of her most memorable moments from The Proposal.
Sandra Bullock appeared on Kylie Kelce's podcast on September 3.
Bullock Said White Was Truly Incredible
Bullock deeply admired White, calling her everything.
The actress recalled what it was like sharing scenes with White, who played Annie, the grandmother of Ryan Reynolds' character, Andrew Paxton, in the 2009 romantic comedy.
"Watching her work was like nothing else, let alone being in scenes with her," Bullock said.
"You just don't even bother to say anything funny. Don't try. Just let it be Betty because she just could own a room. She was incredible," she added.
Bullock then described White as "the epitome of a human who lived her best life," praising the way she approached both her career and her personal life. The Blind Side Oscar winner said White "found the best love, made lemonade out of absolutely everything, had timing that was unbelievable."
She Shared a Memorable Story From 'The Proposal'
White played Paxton's (Ryan Reynolds) grandmother in the movie.
Bullock also shared a behind-the-scenes memory from filming The Proposal that captured White's toughness and humor.
"We had a day where we were on this little boat. It was Ryan, Betty, I think just me. I don't think anyone else is on it. And it was freezing," she recalled.
The Bird Box lead remembered being offered a jacket while filming in heels and wearing a large down coat.
"And Ryan's got a down coat," she said. "She sat down next to White, and production asked her if she needed anything."
White's response left Bullock amused. "She goes, 'No, I'm fine.' I’m like, 'F-----,'" recalled the Golden Globe recipient.
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Bullock Paid a Special Tribute to White When She Heard of Her Death
Bullock paid a tribute to White by eating White's favorite meal.
White died on December 31, 2021, just weeks before her 100th birthday.
After her death, Bullock remembered her with White's favorite meal.
"I don't drink vodka ... but I will tonight, on ice, with a slice of lemon with a hot dog on the other side and just be OK being sad," she told People at the time.
"I'll have to buy some rose-colored glasses because Betty was that for all of us," she added.
She Had Previously Presented White With a Major Honor
Bulock presentence White with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
Bullock's admiration for White also extended beyond their work together.
When White received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2010, Bullock presented the honor and joked about how difficult White made it for everyone else to measure up.
"Me, I find Betty White annoying. You make me feel bad about myself. You make me feel like a slacker," Bullock joked at the time.
