LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The love life of Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock has been in the spotlight lately, as reports suggest that her romance with Bryan Randall, a professional photographer, is going through a rough patch. As per an insider, the couple had a "cooling-off period" in 2022, during which they lived apart, and the chances of reconciliation seem like a "long shot" now.

Sandra and Bryan have been cordial during their on-off relationship, but it appears that they might not be on the same page when it comes to marriage. "The feeling is Sandra might be hoping for some type of miracle — that they’ll work things out after this long cooling-off period," the insider added, as per US Weekly.

Have Sandra Bullock and Bryan Randall split up?

Last year, it was reported that Bryan moved out of their home due to Sandra's opposition to getting married. Sandra, who had married West Coast Choppers founder Jesse James before divorcing in 2010, said she "didn't need a piece of paper to plan a future." But Bryan reportedly had different views. The couple's relationship began in 2015, and they do not have any children together. However, Sandra has two adopted children, son Louis and daughter Laila, while Bryan has an adult daughter named Skylar from a previous relationship.

Despite the challenges, Sandra has spoken affectionately about Bryan in the past, gushing about him on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk in 2021, where she also discussed her divorce from ex-husband James in 2010. Sandra said, "I am someone who went through the divorce process." She then added, "I found the love of my life. We share two beautiful children — three children, his older daughter. It's the best thing ever."

'He's the exact right parent to be in this position!'

The couple's romance has been kept mostly private, but Sandra has revealed that she met Bryan when she hired him as a photographer for her son's birthday. She described him as a "saint" and appreciated his support when she informed him about adopting a second child. "I said, 'Remember that NDA you signed when you photographed my son?' I said, "You know, that still holds." He said "Why?" I said, "I'm bringing a child home when I come back from Toronto,'" Sandra explained.

"He was so happy, but he was scared. I'm a bulldozer. My life was already on the track and here's this beautiful human being who doesn't want anything to do with my life, but the right human being to be there." Sandra emphasized that Bryan's Christian values and his positive impact on her children's lives made him the right partner for her. "I don't always agree with him and he doesn't always agree with me," she said, adding, "But if they can take away from that and that is where they feel drawn to, he's the exact right parent to be in this position."