Sandra Bullock, born on July 26, 1964, in Virginia, USA, has carved a remarkable career in Hollywood, becoming one of the industry's most beloved and versatile actresses. Her journey began with minor roles in the late 1980s, but it was her breakout performances in the 1993 sci-fi actioner Demolition Man and the 1994 action thriller Speed that catapulted her to stardom. Bullock's ability to seamlessly transition between genres has been a hallmark of her career. She has excelled in romantic comedies such as While You Were Sleeping (1995) and The Proposal (2009), and showcased her dramatic prowess in films like A Time to Kill (1996) and Crash (2004). Practical Magic Sequel Confirmed: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Talks to Reprise Roles.

Bullock has received widespread acclaim and several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Blind Side (2009). Another critically acclaimed performance of hers was in Gravity (2013), which earned her another Oscar nomination. We won't blame you if you call her the Queen of versatality.

On the occasion of Sandra Bullock's 60th birthday, we look at her five best comedies and where to watch them online.

1. 'While You Were Sleeping'

Sandra Bullock in While You Were Sleeping

Sandra Bullock plays plays Lucy Moderatz, a single lonely transit worker who saves her crush from an oncoming train and is mistakenly thought by his family to be his fiancée while he is in a coma. You can buy or rent While You Were Sleeping from Prime Video.

2. 'Miss Congeniality'

Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality

Sandra Bullock plays stars as Gracie Hart, a tough and unrefined FBI agent who goes undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to thwart a potential terrorist threat. You can buy or rent Miss Congeniality from Prime Video.

3. 'The Proposal'

Sandra Bullock in The Proposal

Sandra Bullock plays Margaret Tate, a bossy book editor who coaxes her assistant, played by Ryan Reynolds, to marry her to avoid deportation and then has to spend time with his family to make their 'wedding' convincing. You can buy or rent The Proposal from Prime Video. From 'The Proposal' to 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' - 5 Hollywood Romantic Comedies You Can Watch on Weekend!

4. 'The Heat'

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in The Heat

Sandra Bullock plays FBI Agent Sarah Ashburn, an uptight and by-the-book investigator who partners with a rough-and-tumble Boston cop, played by Melissa McCarthy. You can buy or rent The Heat from Prime Video.

5. 'The Lost City'

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum in The Lost City

Sandra Bullock plays Loretta Sage, a reclusive romance novelist who gets swept into a real-life adventure when a billionaire  kidnaps her to find a lost ancient city described in one of her books, and finds herself on a run with her dimwitted book model (Channing Tatum). You can buy or rent The Lost City from Prime Video.

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