Sandra Bullock has officially joined Instagram, and her debut was anything but ordinary. The Oscar-winning actress, known for her reluctance toward social media, made her first moves by playfully teasing friends and hinting at upcoming projects.
Bullock's inaugural comment targeted her Lost City co-star Channing Tatum. When a fan account shared Tatum's 2024 GQ interview where he admitted to buying a year's worth of shirts to avoid laundry, Bullock responded with a winking emoji and the quip, "Of course you did."
But the trolling didn't stop there. The 61-year-old actress also commented on Jennifer Aniston's video of styling Jason Bateman's hair, writing, "Me next mama? Going for a witchy look..." This "witchy" reference appears connected to her upcoming sequel Practical Magic 2, where she reunites with Nicole Kidman.
Bullock further fueled excitement for the film by commenting "we're so back" on Kidman's July video showing the pair hugging on set. She also hinted at her bond with co-star Joey King, writing on King's September post featuring them together: "My blood. Your blood. Our blood. iykyk."
This social media entrance marks a significant shift for Bullock, who has been vocal about her avoidance of platforms. Just last year, she warned fans about fake accounts impersonating her, telling People, "Please be aware that I do not participate in any form of social media."
In a 2018 interview with InStyle, Bullock predicted her eventual approach, saying, "I'm going to get on it and troll my friends. Once my kids are using it, I'll know how to navigate it." Now, with children Louis (16) and Laila (12) likely familiar with the platform, Bullock has made good on her promise with a debut that's equal parts playful and strategic.