Michelle McGee's Dad Defends Her for Jesse James Affair
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Michelle "Bombshell" McGee's father is defending his daughter for having a torrid 11-month affair with Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James.
Denny McGee, a barber in Ohio, tells the local Fox affiliate that James, 40, assured McGee he had separated from his wife of nearly five years, Bullock, 45.
"[James said], 'They have a thing now where they kind of live apart and she's on the scene for movies in stuff, and I'm here in San Diego,'" Denny said.
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Denny says his daughter, 32, became infuriated after seeing the couple together at the Oscars.
"She was under the impression they weren't seeing each other. She felt [betrayed]... she felt like she was going to have a relationship and this happened and she was mad," he says.
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A source tells the new issue of Us Weekly, on stands now, that Michelle was paid $30,000 to sell her story shortly after.
Since then, "I don't think she's had contact with Jesse James," Denny says. "I don't think they're on speaking terms right now."
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Michelle "doesn't really bring up Sandra Bullock's name," continues Denny. "She's more or less taking up her own business right now, and she's not really concerned about Jesse and Sandra right now."
An insider told Us that James "ruined" Bullock's life with news of the affair. How's Michelle coping?
"She's doing great," her dad says. "She's in seclusion right now. I'm all concerned... she's cool with it, [saying], 'We're gonna make it through this good.'"
If given the opportunity to speak to James, Denny says, "I wouldn't want to say anything to him. I don't have anything against Jesse personally. He's a hardworking guy who built up his business. I just wish he'd been honest with my daughter from the beginning so this never would have happened."
He says his daughter is not a homewrecker.
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"The truth of the matter is, going into this whole thing with Jesse James, Michelle was single, and she was under the assumption that Jesse was single. As far as I'm concerned, they were two single people going out with each other, and there's nothing wrong with that," he says.
Denny also claims Michelle -- who was photographed in Nazi paraphernalia -- is not anti-semitic. "She's always been a great kid and a good mom to her kids," he says of her children, Elijah, 11, and Avery, 5. "She's just a little bit different with the tattoos and stuff."
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270News Flash Dad. If Jesse and Sandra weren't divorced, they were married. So yes, your lovely daughter is a homewrecker, but then so is Jesse.
@ella: You just said the truth. That´s the way it is. He lied, and maybe she really didn´t realize he was lying, cause - I think - it was definitley not his first lie. Ask his ex-wife (he lost because of Sandra, by the way!). And just because she is a stripper didn´t give anyone the right to judge about her. He was married, he betrayed, he destroyed it all by himself. Nobody forced him to sleep with almost seven women. Jesse made the wrong decisions (he even said it...)
Umm Ella - Yea I don't think people care much for ranters like you. There are PLENTY of reasons why a lot of people hate Michelle. The chick is a NEO NAZI. Why the hell should we be praising some NEO NAZI drugged out porn star? I think you've gone a bit soft in the head. And PLENTY of people DO BLAME JESSE JAMES. Jeeze. Can you not read. Something tells me that you're probably a chick like Michelle. Someone with no class, grace, and goes after married men and sleeps with anything just for the heck of it. The fact that you showed in your example that you would date a married man... Yea you're just crazy >_>
Jesse James is a blind man. Dan McGee is a stupid man. Michelle is an alien. Sandra, she´s a godess.
Says ang "Dear Mr. McGee..your fatherly denial would be almost charming except for one thing...your daughter tried to take something that didn't belong to her..another woman's husband! And she helped to destroy a family. May your daughter feel the wrath of Sandy fans, married women, haters of cheaters, and anyone else that finds disgust for her actions for years and years to come. It would only be true justice if her family life suffered even a fraction of the devastation she's caused the Bullock/James family. She deserves everything bad that may come her way" Ok. You're a moron. Here's why. A scenario: I start dating a really nice man who talks a lot about how he's split from his wife, how he's looking to date again, etc. I start dating him and realize, some months later, that he's not actually divorced or separated but still married and living happily ever after with his wife. I think "Ok this is wrong." and publicly slam him. Then, sexists like you (yes, sexists) start slamming ME for (gasp) not knowing he was lying. ("You stupid homewrecker, you didn't realize his lies. This is ALL YOUR FAULT") The truth is, ang, people like you have been cheated on. And because you felt inadequate against your partner's lover (because she was cuter, sexier, younger, whatever) you blame HER instead of putting the blame squarely where it belongs. On the shoulders of this dingus who played you BOTH for fools. This, ladies and gentlemen, is female stupidity at work. Never blame the man for lying, blame the woman for "seducing" him just because she happens to be pretty and willing to believe a guy she likes when he tells her things about himself. She's sexy and a model and wears underwear in photoshoots so she MUST be to blame. She looks like she's easy so it MUST be all her fault. Blame the woman because men aren't responsible for what they do, can wear what they want, do what they want.. that's "just how they are". Women not only must stay several levels of decency above our male peers, we're also not allowed to be lied to for fear of being called homewreckers. Its sad.. what this says about you ang and all the morons who either can't read or can't think. Its sad that you treat your sisters like this but not ONCE calling HIM out for being a stupid idiot and lying to them BOTH. Brains. Get some. They're awesome.
Please !! - watch tv - can you read ?? Look at her !!!!! But he got caught now he will pay the price. She is just, what can you say - But Please wake up Read Real stuff get a grip
Why is everyone mad at HER? SHE didn't cheat on anyone! I like Sandra Bullock, but if she's got beef with someone about this, it should be her HUSBAND! It's HIS fault. Like he wouldn't have found someone else to cheat with if Michelle had turned him down. She's just a scapegoat. I'm not going to make any guesses about her moral constitution, I mean, she's a freakin' stripper. But really! The blame here is being SERIOUSLY misplaced!
Please leave my daughter ALONE!!!! Understand people that whatever it takes, I love my daughter and will defend her with my life. We brought her up as a conservative Amish without TV, internet, newspapers or magazines. She does NOT know anything about the outside world. When she left us, she met a man who she thought was true and honest but later on betrayed her. She's just a troubled soul crying for justice and understanding. Judge NOT that ye be not judged. He who does NOT sin cast the first stone.
Dear Mr. McGee..your fatherly denial would be almost charming except for one thing...your daughter tried to take something that didn't belong to her..another woman's husband! And she helped to destroy a family. May your daughter feel the wrath of Sandy fans, married women, haters of cheaters, and anyone else that finds disgust for her actions for years and years to come. It would only be true justice if her family life suffered even a fraction of the devastation she's caused the Bullock/James family. She deserves everything bad that may come her way!
"a thing now where they kind of live apart and she's on the scene for movies in stuff" Oh, COME ON. He's married. She knew it.
It's hard to tell who is racist and who just thinks the look of being racist is cute. Give me break! Say it out loud at least I know where I stand with you.
UGH she's so ugly, i can't stand to look at her, and these stories that she didnt' know!?!? Please Jesse and Sandra were always in the news/magazines, how can you not know, they need to just keep their mouths shut, her 15 minutes of "fame" is almost up and she's just soooo dayum UGLY!
The white trash always defend their own kind
Why is he even talking about this? He should have kept his mouth shut. Now he just sound stupid. His daughter has proven to be a lyer and a cheat, and it's been documented in emails, tweets, videos, etc. There's no way Daddy can sugercoat the mess his daughter's made of her life.
This man's comments are absolutely ridiculous. I can't figure out how this "alleged" separation could have been ongoing when Jesse and Sandra have been in the news quite often lately in regards to the custody battle ongoing with Jesse's ex-girlfriend or ex-wife. They have appeared in court numerous times and it has always been known the Bullock supported James in getting full custody. This could not have happened if they were actually separated. If anyone actually believes this malarky they obviously have a brain tumor!!! Ridiculous!!!
Yeah she is in seclusion because everyone hates her. She is a homewrecker.
BLEEHHH. i can't even look at that girl. is she even a girl? she doesn't look human.
Stay strong, Sandi! Kick this piece of garbage to the curb - he is not the man you thought he was. He is just another Tiger Woods ... and tigers don't change their stripes, unfortunately. Let him have his nasty, bottom-feeding sl*ts. He risked it all to be with them - hope you are happy, JJ! Sandra, you deserve waaaaayyyy better than this.
She's a delusional opportunist. Her father is in denial. Over the last several years there are frequent pictures of Jesse and Sandra in the rag mag's together. This skank waited until she could do the most damage. After ALL the award shows. This man's daughter is vile and classless. My sympathy goes only to SANDRA.....
I would never admit to that wo bag being my daughter.