HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Jesse James is speaking out after his wife, actress Sandra Bullock, filed for divorce after nearly five years of marriage.
The Oscar-winning star made the decision to split and adopt a 3½-month-old son named Louis on her own after James’ alleged infidelity rocked the couple’s marriage in March.
"My whole life has been full of hard decisions," the 41-year-old James tells People.
"The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart.
"Sandy is the love of my life, but considering the pain and devastation I have caused her, it would be selfish to not let her go. Right now it is time for me to beat this addiction that has taken two of the things I love the most in life.
"I have always taken great pride in proving people wrong. That time has come once again to show that I am not what everyone says I am. I know in my heart that I can be the best father possible to my four children, and the mate Sandy deserves, and realize that this is an incredible mountain to climb. But I believe that the steps I have taken in the last 30 days are the foundation for making this happen. The lifelong commitment I am making is what being a real husband and father is all about.
"I ask that you please do not judge Sandy for the things I have done. She has done no wrong. She played no part in any of this. She has been an amazing wife, mother, and best friend, for the over 6 years we have been together."
Bullock, 45, and James, 41 married in 2005 at a ranch north of Santa Barbara.
