Thornton’s previous relationships

Billy Bob Thornton’s previous relationships have been highly publicized, contributing to his celebrity persona. Before marrying Heidi Van Pelt, he was famously married to actress Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003. Their unconventional relationship, marked by media attention and their wearing of vials of each other’s blood, made headlines. Prior to Jolie, Thornton was married to actress Pietra Dawn Cherniak, with whom he has two sons. He was also married to actress Cynda Williams in the early 1990s. Thornton’s history of high-profile marriages, each with its own set of challenges, often attracted media scrutiny and public fascination.