Let's talk about Nicole Kidman for a moment. She's always been known as a no-nonsense kind of person who’s not afraid to dish out tough love when necessary. And lately, she's been there for Sandra Bullock like a true friend during a really tough time. Sandra's been going through so much since the heartbreaking loss of her partner, Bryan Randall. Now, Nicole's stepping up in a big way, helping Sandra get back on her feet and rebuild her life.
Practical Magic 2 is set to bring these two powerhouse actresses back together on the big screen next year. But this isn’t just another Hollywood reunion. A source who’s been working closely with both stars has exclusively revealed to Closer how much Sandra has leaned on Nicole during this difficult period. It’s more than just professional collaboration; it’s a real friendship that’s helping Sandra find her way back to the world of film.
According to the source, Nicole has been the driving force behind Practical Magic 2. "Sandy is gradually steering back toward producing her own movies, and The Lost City was a huge step in that direction," the source says. "But Practical Magic 2? That was all Nicole. Nicole really wanted to jump back into business with Sandy, and it couldn’t have come at a better time."
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The Proposal star Sandra Bullock, now 60, lost her long-term partner Bryan Randall in August 2023 after he fought a courageous three-year battle with ALS. This loss has been deeply felt by Sandra, and she's been focusing on her family and rebuilding her life ever since.
A different source opened up to Closer about the challenges Sandra faced after Bryan's passing. "Sandra has learned that love, commitment, and family are what matter most in life," the friend explained. "What she had with Bryan was incredibly special. She's grateful for the time they had together, but she misses him terribly."
As Bryan's condition worsened, Sandra chose to prioritize her home life over her Hollywood career. She spent more time with her two children, Louis, 15, and Laila, 11. "She wants to be there for them when they wake up, when they come home from school, helping them with homework, cooking meals, watching movies—it’s all about family," the friend added.
As Sandra processes her grief and starts to have more good days than bad, the source says she's eager to reconnect with her industry friends, making the Practical Magic sequel the perfect project. "This opportunity came up right when Sandy needed it most," the source explains. The original Practical Magic from 1998 featured Sandra and Nicole as two witch sisters battling a curse.
"I love that movie," Nicole once said at the 2018 Academy Awards while reminiscing about her collaboration with Sandra. "I showed it to my kids. It’s a little advanced for them, but we’re really good sisters." The source adds, "What’s beautiful about these two is there’s absolutely no competition between them—just a lot of mutual respect."
"That’s crucial when you’re developing a big-budget sequel together, and it even extends to downtime. Nicole is determined to create a Beetlejuice-style experience for Practical Magic 2, and she and Sandy have agreed to bring in a lot of younger characters to the cast. This says a lot about how secure they both are, and how much of a positive influence Nicole is on Sandy during this delicate time."
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