"When I look at Laila, there’s no doubt in my mind that she was supposed to be here," Bullock told .

She used the critical acclaim for her performance to land an agent, but her early acting jobs, which included bit parts in television and B-movies, were unsuccessful and sometimes embarrassing.

Everything was so organized and the energy for the event was open and fun, which made conversations and connecting so much easier.

“ “ I had a blast last night at the Speed dating event by Lightning Speed Dating.

Bullock made a short run as Tess Mc Gill on the ill-fated NBC sitcom (1994) that she first earned widespread recognition.

Playing opposite Keanu Reeves, Bullock's plucky performance helped propel the commercial success of what was an otherwise generic action feature.

The couple divorced in June 2010, after news of his affair with tattoo model Michelle Mc Gee hit tabloids.

James later apologized for the incident, but Bullock filed for divorce and announced that she would retain sole custody of her newly adopted son, Louis.