Highlights
- Sandra Bullock handled uncomfortable and inappropriate questions from Matt Lauer with class and professionalism during a 2009 interview on Today.
- Lauer made inappropriate comments about seeing Bullock naked and continued to reference the nudity in her film throughout the interview.
- The interview did not age well for Lauer, who later faced allegations of assault and sexual harassment from multiple women, leading to his firing from NBC.
Top Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock knows how to handle herself when it comes to media relations and with fans. After all, she has been in the industry for decades, and Sandra Bullock has many movies that have grossed over $100 million at the box office. However, she is still not immune to some inappropriate comments.
Classy is what people used to describe Bullock when she went on the Today Show on NBC with then-anchor Matt Lauer. The interview had layered exchanges that have not aged well, and people still noticed how, now, looking back, there were signs of Lauer's unprofessional behavior.
Matt Lauer Awkwardly Questioned Sandra About Her Nude Scenes
Matt Lauer leaving Today may have happened years after Sandra's interview, but people still talk about the charged interactions when Matt Lauer interviewed Sandra Bullock on Today.
Lauer started the interview by welcoming her back and stating what had changed since her last appearance. "The major thing that's changed since you were here last — I have now seen you naked," he said.
Sandra responded, "I am so sorry about that."
Lauer also indicated that the image was now his screensaver. He also mentioned how she was naked for most of the movie, which was far from fact.
He asked if shooting the scene was hard to do and why she did it, since she said she would never go naked on screen. Bullock replied, "I would never do a naked sex scene, but for comedy, I totally would. I'm an actor. It's not really me [getting naked]."
Sandra Bullock also mentioned why she was getting naked on screen because it fit the comedy aspect of the film, and rather than feeling uncomfortable and showing it, it was just part of the work for her and the 300 crew present while shooting the scene.
Sandra Bullock Shocked Graham Norton With A NSFW 'Confession'
Sandra Bullock confessed some shocking personal preferences during an interview with Graham Norton that made everyone blush.Bullock was able to steer the discussion back to the film, and Lauer asked prepared questions.
However, he continued to reference the nudity shown in the film, but Bullock got the former anchor on the topic of promoting the comedy film with a bit of romance.
Sandra Bullock was polished and stayed neutral, trying to keep the uncomfortable moment contained. And even though Lauer's innuendos were difficult to watch, Bullock stayed professional throughout.
Comments on the video also highlight the 'social cues' Bullock gave Lauer to switch back to the topic at hand, moving on from the improper probe.
Fans commenting on the interview stated how proud they were of the actress for standing up to a bully and not getting angry. They also noted how she finished the interview in a classy way and
Safe to say, the interview left a bad taste in her mouth, which is why Sandra Bullock said she would not appear on another Today interview with Matt Lauer following her inappropriate interview with him.
Sandra Bullock Has Had Multiple Stalkers, And Restraining Orders Didn't Prevent A Tragedy
Sandra Bullock has unfortunately had multiple stalkers over the years who harassed her and her family, but one incident ended in tragedy.Years Later, Matt Lauer Faced Accusations Of Assault
Sandra Bullock's interview was not the only one former Today anchor Matt Lauer got his female guests uncomfortable. Anne Hathaway also said she would have stayed home rather than taken an interview on the Today show because of Matt Lauer too.
Ultimately, after years of passing out uncomfortable questions as necessary to ease tensions with guest appearances, Matt Lauer faced allegations of assault from co-workers. A female colleague named-dropped Lauer in a complaint for his sexual misconduct.
Variety reported multiple women who accused Matt Lauer of sexual harassment, leading to the fall from grace for the NBC host. After getting fired, Matt Lauer prefers to live a low-key life with his girlfriend, Shamin Abas.
Not many were surprised at the turn of events, even noting how the signs were there from interviews with female guests. That's why the interview with Bullock fielding Lauer's questions hasn't aged well for him. It goes to show how he was perceived, some people noted.
Fans of Bullock also commented on the video, stating how it would be the reverse for the actress' male costar. They also noted how Lauer's obsessiveness and 'creepy' behavior was apparent.
Nonetheless, Matt Lauer's interaction with Sandra Bullock will go down as a professional example of how to field and handle uncomfortable questions that do not tie to the point of the interview. Fans couldn't be prouder for Bullock and noted how the interview did not age well for the former host.
Before Matt Lauer Was Fired, He Interviewed Sandra Bullock On Today
It was one of the stops for the press tour of her film The Proposal, which had Sandra Bullock on Today's set, ready to promote the romantic comedy. This happened in 2009 when The Proposal was preparing for a release.
A turn of events would be Matt Lauer's dismissal from NBS after a sexual misconduct review. A female colleague submitted a complaint about his behavior at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. This led to more complaints by other women who had experienced his misconduct over the years before he was fired.
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