Miss United States of America

In 2000 Sandra Bullock starred in Miss Congeniality. A FBI agent goes undercover as a candidate to win Miss United States. When a bomb letter is received the FBI decodes the message and finds out that it is a bomb threat to the next Miss United States. Gracie (bullock) did not keep up with vanity, so in order to fit in with the rest she had to dress, speak, and act like the rest of the pageant contestants. Along the way she becomes friends with another contestant where they both learn new things from each other. When Gracie figures out who the bomb threat is, the next thing is to find out where Kathy Morningside, the lady that planned the bomb, planted the bomb. Gracie figures out that the bomb is in the crown the new Miss USA will be wearing. The contestant that she became friends with during pageant ends up winning Miss USA. In order to safe her friend she tackles her when the crown is placed on her head. Her friend has no idea why Gracie did this until Gracie through the crown and it exploded in a million pieces.

Sandra’s character in this movie is a strong headed woman. She thinks that what she does is right and there is no other way. When she befriends a contestant she learns that she is not the only human with a tough life. Through this pageant she is able to loosen up and start enjoying life.