Sandra Bullock Says Friend Maggie Smith's 'Wicked Sense of Humor' and Advice 'Made My Life Sweeter' (Exclusive)

Sandra Bullock and Maggie Smith.Photo:Getty(2) Getty(2) Sandra Bullockis paying tribute to the lateMaggie Smith. “Her stories, her wicked sense of humor and her gentle advice are all things that have made my life sweeter,” Bullock, 60, adds. The pair costarred with Ellen Burstyn, Ashley Judd and James Garner among an ensemble cast inDivine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, based on author Rebecca Wells' 1996 novel of the same name. The movie follows Bullock’s character Siddalee “Sidda” Walker as she revisits her childhood in Louisiana and reconnects with her mother Vivi (Burstyn) and Vivi’s childhood friends after they kidnap her.

Sandra Bullock’s Tote Bags Are a Timeless Building Block of Her Summer Outfits — and Jessica Alba Carries Them, Too

Photo:GAMR / BACKGRID GAMR / BACKGRID All aboard!Sandra Bullockhas officially jumped on the big bag train. TheBullet Trainactress, 60, did a complete 180 on Thursday when she was spotted carrying a large tote that was night and day from theteeny tiny crossbodyshe strapped across her chest in July. It was much more sizable and appeared to be made from raffia, straw, or rattan, so it was also lighter in color.

Sandra Oh Will Narrate New Audiobook Edition ofPachinko— Listen to an Exclusive Clip Here! (Exclusive)

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Sunja’s choice reverberates through her family for generations, in the National Book Award finalist that discusses family history, immigration, grief and war.“[Readers will] get reacquainted with Lee’s rich storylines and unforgettable characters, and the game the book takes its name from, pachinko, a pinball-like game that runs through the generations as a metaphor for life itself, a gamble with no guarantees,” reads a statement from Hachette Audio shared with PEOPLE.

Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden Step Out for First Red Carpet Date Night as a Married Couple at 2024 Emmys

Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden attend the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty Amy Sussman/Getty Newlywed bliss! Saoirse RonanandJack Lowdenare marking their first carpet appearance since tying the knot this summer. On Sunday, Sept. 15, the duo enjoyed a date night at the76th annual Primetime Emmy Awardsin coordinated navy blue outfits. Ronan, 30, wore a bandeau top with a sheer draped detail, which she paired with a high-waisted maxi skirt.

Saoirse Ronan Goes Viral for Her Reaction to Joke About Self-Defense: 'That's What Girls Have to Think About'

Saoirse Ronan in January 2024.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Saoirse Ronanis telling it like it is. On Friday, Oct. 25, the actress, 30, appeared onThe Graham Norton ShowalongsidePaul Mescal,Eddie RedmayneandDenzel Washington, where she offered her perspective when it comes to violence against women after a joke about self-defense was made. On the talk show, Redmayne, 42, spoke about the physical training he underwent for his role in the upcoming miniseriesThe Day of the Jackal, in which he plays an assassin.