‘Like Brad, Billy Bob Got Kicked to the Curb’: Billy Bob Thornton Says Angelina Jolie Marriage was Great While It Lasted, but Fans Don’t Remember It That Way

Author Summary

Billy Bob Thornton reflects fondly on his marriage to Angelina Jolie as one of life's greatest times, ended civilly due to clashing lifestyles, contrasting media sensationalism and fan perceptions. (148 characters)

Key Revelations

Thornton describes his time with Jolie as deeply meaningful. He states, “And of course, Angelina and I had a great time together. That was one of the greatest times of my life.” Their split stemmed from differing paths: her global pursuits against his preference for staying home.

Marriage Timeline

The couple wed in Las Vegas in 2000 after meeting on Pushing Tin. They separated by 2003 in a civilized manner. Thornton later admitted feeling insecure, saying he “never felt good enough for” her and disliked the high-profile life.

“We just had different lifestyles. Hers is a global lifestyle and mine is an agoraphobic lifestyle.”

Public Perception

Fans recall the union differently, often likening Thornton's exit to Brad Pitt's. Media exaggerated their quirks, but Thornton insists the relationship was genuine despite the hype.

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