Billy Bob Thornton recently opened up about his past relationship with Angelina Jolie in an interview with Rolling Stone. They married in 2000 and had a whirlwind romance that captivated the public’s attention for three years. One of the most infamous rumors surrounding them was about wearing vials of each other’s blood.
Thornton clarified that these vials “never existed.” According to him, the idea came from lockets they wore that contained a drop of blood. “It’s a romantic little idea, and that’s all it was,” he explained. But the media ran wild with it, spinning wild tales of a dark, vampire-like existence.
He recalled, “By the time it’s over, we’re vampires. We live in a dungeon.” This shows how quickly stories can spiral out of control when celebrities are involved.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Thornton addressed the blood rumor. In a past talk, he mentioned that Jolie actually suggested the idea. “She bought a kit, thought it would be interesting and romantic,” he shared. They cut their fingers and put a little blood in their lockets, similar to how some people keep baby hair in a locket.
The couple met in 1999 on the set of Pushing Tin and tied the knot in Las Vegas a year later. Thornton described their marriage as “one of the greatest times of my life.” He also noted the strange dynamic of their celebrity status. “We couldn’t go anywhere,” he said, highlighting the intense interest from the public and the media.
Their divorce in 2003 was amicable. Thornton emphasized, “Our lifestyles were so different.” They remain friendly today, as he referred to Jolie as “a very close friend.”
Interestingly, Jolie also expressed her fondness for Thornton in a 2008 interview, saying, “I still love him dearly.” Both seem to have moved on well, with Thornton now happily married to Connie Angland, and Jolie, who was previously married to Brad Pitt, currently not dating anyone publicly.
This glimpse into their past reminds us how relationships, especially in the public eye, can be distorted. It’s a fascinating mix of romance and media frenzy.
For more insights on celebrity relationships, you can refer to this recent article from Rolling Stone.
