Billy Bob Thornton spoke openly about why his marriage to Angelina Jolie ended, even though they enjoyed their time together. He shared these thoughts in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. Thornton is 70 and has been married six times. He has been with his current wife, Connie Angland, for more than 20 years. They married in 2014 and have a daughter named Bella, who is now 21. He also has three other children.
Thornton said his earlier marriages happened without much planning, often after a night of celebration. He said he tried to make each one work but did not always choose the right situation at the time.
He married Angelina Jolie in 2000. Their marriage lasted until 2003. He described that period as one of the happiest phases of his life. He said they are still close friends today. Their breakup did not involve arguments or drama. They separated because they lived very different lives. Thornton said this made daily life difficult, even though they cared for each other deeply.
He said life in the public eye made their relationship complicated. When they first met, he was better known. As their relationship grew, public interest increased and created constant attention. He said they often could not go out without being followed or photographed. Public comments and media reactions sometimes turned small statements into headlines.
Before her marriage to Thornton, Jolie was married to Jonny Lee Miller. After their divorce, Jolie married Brad Pitt and had six children with him. Jolie has spoken in the past about maintaining friendly relations with Miller. She said they remain in touch and share mutual respect. She mentioned this during an appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2025.
Thornton said his time with Jolie was meaningful and positive. He remembers it fondly and said they enjoyed their life together before deciding to move in different directions. He said their ability to stay friends makes the experience stronger in his memory.
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