Little did she know that the photographer would turn out to be her future partner, Bryan Randall.

They may not have been engaged, but that didn’t mean their relationship wasn’t getting more serious.

In November 2017, a source revealed toUs Weeklythat Randall had bonded with Bullock’s kids.

Sandra Bullock with Bryan Randall

“Bryan has fully stepped up and embraced the dad role,” they shared.

“He is 100 percent there for Louis and Laila and wonderful with them in every way.

Sandy feels incredibly fortunate and blessed that she is sharing the parenting journey with Bryan.”

Sandra Bullock posing for pictures

Over the next couple of years, they continued to enjoy each other’s company.

Thankfully, Bullock’s family has rallied around her too.

Even so, Bullock is understandably having a hard time dealing with the loss of her partner.

Sandra Bullock at the Bird Box premier

She’d do anything to have him back."

But she ended the over-the-top traditions upon learning that millions of people are just barely getting by.

She continued, “And they were amazing about it.

So Christmas is three small gifts.”