Jesse James leads the headlines again as he faces another divorce battle with his estranged wife, Bonnie Rotten. The automotive mechanic was previously married to actress Sandra Bullock, but after his cheating incident that became a highly publicized scandal, they went through a messy breakup.
His past comments about cheating seemed to cast a shadow over him through the years. James has been married five times, and his latest split with Rotten brings up his past relationship with Bullock.
Jesse James Once Tried to Justify His Cheating on Sandra Bullock
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock were married from 2005 to 2010, but after the former was found out of his cheating game, the Oscar-winning star immediately filed for divorce. In an interview with Men’s Journal via ABC News, the infamous TV personality gave a striking comment about his own actions:
I never shied away from anything I did. I took full responsibility. I cheated on my wife. Guess what? So do millions of other men. People assumed I was a d—k because I didn’t defend myself.
When the news of his infidelity erupted, he remained quiet for some time but eventually broke his silence. He told the outlet that it was his childhood trauma that continuously affected him and his anger management issues.
James was able to move on from the controversy and realized that he did not have to let the public breakup dictate his future. Over the years, he found love in several places and eventually lost them, leading to his relationship with his fifth wife, Bonnie Rotten.
As per TMZ, James and Rotten are accusing each other of domestic abuse and both have filed for temporary restraining orders. The former adult film star alleged that her husband made abuse allegations as a response to her filing for divorce, while the mechanic claimed that his wife tried to attack him and even break his finger.
The source reported that Rotten has filed for divorce twice in 2022, which is the same year they tied the knot. She also told the outlet that James’ allegations about her are “part of his ongoing attempt to manipulate and gaslight” her.
What Sandra Bullock Thought of Her Divorce From Jesse James
While the divorce left Bullock devastated, she revealed in an interview with Vogue that there’s a reason it happened. She looked at the situation with a more positive mindset, a sign that she had finally moved on. “We’re all where we’re supposed to be,” she told the magazine. “I’m not going backward. I’m grateful that I’m here, blessed to have what I have.”
At the time, James became the most hated man in America for cheating on the Ocean’s 8 actress, but more so because his statement did not sit well with many fans. Not only did his infidelity cost his marriage but also his chance to be close to the baby they were going to adopt.
