Sandra Bullock recounted a memorable on-set moment with the late Betty White during an appearance on the podcast "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce." White, who played Ryan Reynolds' grandmother in the 2009 film "The Proposal," improvised a scene where she playfully grabbed Bullock's breasts.
"Well it’s Betty’s hands on my boob," Bullock stated, referring to the scene where her character tries on White's character's old wedding gown. She added with a laugh, "But only Betty gets to search."
Bullock, 62, reminisced about White's enduring comedic talent, noting that some of her humor remains timeless. "Hello! It still is. Some things never change," she said. "Betty White is everything. I say 'is' because I know she’s still floating around."
White, a beloved actress known for her roles in "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died on December 31, 2021, just weeks before her 100th birthday. Her career spanned eight decades, earning her a Guinness World Record for Longest TV Career for a Female Entertainer and eight Emmy Awards.
Bullock also shared an anecdote about a cold day on set with White and Reynolds. While she was offered a jacket, White declined, stating she was fine, prompting Bullock to playfully exclaim, "f***er." This exchange highlighted Bullock's observation that White, like many women of her generation, possessed impeccable comedic timing and a remarkable ability to command a room. "Don’t even bother to say anything funny. Don’t try. Just let it be Betty because she can own a room. She was incredible," Bullock stated.
Bullock's recollections underscore White's reputation for professionalism and her unforgettable presence on set. White was also known for her colorful language, a trait confirmed by her "Bones" co-star Tamara Taylor, who described her as having a "legendary potty mouth."