Sandra Bullock Recalls Being Asked to 'Drop My Pants' in Early Auditions

Sandra Bullock has revealed she was asked to "drop my pants" by "every offender" during early acting auditions in New York, describing the experience as a reason she rejected certain roles. The Oscar-winning actress made the comments in a conversation with Jennifer Aniston for Interview magazine, published on September 8, 2026. Bullock, who is currently promoting the film Practical Magic 2, recounted the period when she was working as a waitress while auditioning for roles. "I was in New York, I was a waitress, I was auditioning for every offender that existed asking me to drop my pants," Bullock said. "I was like, Nope, not the role for me." She added that such uncertainty is a common part of an actor's life. "Every working actor thinks you will never work again so you just take what you can get and make the most of it," Bullock explained. Her account was a personal recollection of the conditions she encountered while seeking work, and she did not name any specific individuals, casting directors, or productions.