Hidden past
Sandra’s adoption battle
She’s had her share of love rats, but it seems Sandra Bullock’s boyfriend is a different story. The photographer is already a father to her adopted children Louis, nine, and Laila, seven, in all the ways that matter, but now sources reveal Bryan Randall is doing everything in his power to make his role as “Dad” official.
The loved-up pair have gone from strength to strength since they met in 2015 when Bryan photographed Louis’ school graduation, and adopting her children is a natural next step. But the 53-yearold, who has been sober for more than a decade and is reportedly a changed man, may be in for a serious fight to get what he wants.
Before meeting Sandra, Bryan had a bad rap sheet involving drugs and various other offences. This included driving while under the influence, having a temporary restraining order placed on him by neighbour John Stacer, and being sued by his former partner for child support, even though she was also a heroin addict who later died from complications related to the drug.
According to police and court records, Bryan has had nearly a dozen arrests with offences dating as far back as 1988. However, the restraining order – filed after Bryan allegedly vandalised the man’s house with dog poo, videotaping the horrifying episode – was as recent as 2012. In 1993 he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, serving four days in jail and receiving two years’ probation.
In October, Portland-born Bryan applied to Jackson County District Court to “set aside his arrest record”. According to local laws, he’ll have to produce an affidavit for each arrest record he wants expunged, and he must have had no ongoing criminal case or conviction in the last 10 years – and not have been charged for the arrests he wants removed.
It’s believed Sandra’s model boyfriend hasn’t been charged for an offence for more than a decade, as the neighbour’s restraining order wasn’t made permanent.
According to adoption agencies, having an arrest record expunged can make a big difference in adoption cases and could improve Bryan’s chances considerably. However, California law states that a criminal record will be taken into account when determining “the ability of the prospective adoptive parent to provide adequate and proper care and guidance to the child”.
And although Bryan has never committed a violent felony, the alleged incident with his neighbour could be damning for him, especially as John claimed he was “emotionally and physically paralysed with fear”, adding that Bryan had “a notoriously erratic temper. I am scared of what he will do next.”
Whatever the outcome, there’s one thing for sure: Sandra, 55, will be standing behind her man as he takes on the biggest fight of his life.
According to US sources, the couple are happier than ever.
“Sandy feels incredibly fortunate and blessed that she is sharing the parenting journey with Bryan. He takes care of her in all the right ways. She feels loved and appreciated all of the time,” says an insider.
And while Bryan, who is also father to Skylar, 25, might have made some big mistakes in the past, Sandra believes he’s a great dad to her kids.
“Bryan is 100% there for Louis and Laila, and wonderful with them in every way.”