The actress opened up about the milestone while celebrating Hoda Kotb's 60th birthday Today with Hoda and Jenna/X is helping usher in her new era with some sweet words of wisdom. Kotb, who , was on the Monday, Aug. 12 broadcast of which included a .
"I had so many brilliant and funny things prepared for you for this message that were just going to slay, but you know girl, I'm just too tired," said Bullock, who . Hoda Kotb gets a surprise birthday message from Sandra Bullock! 🥹 — TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@HodaAndJenna) Related: "I'm tired because I had to make my way up that mountain before you got there so I could check out the terrain and see what things look like, and just get the feel so I can fill you in. And it's weird because people seem to want us to be afraid of what it might look like when we get there.
Turns out it's pretty damn great," continued Bullock. "It's pretty awesome." The star also thanked Kotb "for being so incredible to so many people.
" Jeff Spicer/Getty Related: "What you do for a living and how you have to shape-shift every single day, how you navigate your kindness, even when that's not what's coming your way," she said. "How you are to those you care about and how you keep them safe, and just who you are as a human being. We're all pretty lucky to have you, especially your kids.
" Bullock ended the video with a personal message for Kotb. "Happy birthday, my sweet friend. Thank you for allowing me to be in your circle," said Bullock.
"I feel very .