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Billy Bob Thornton<\/strong><\/a> has consistently mesmerized audiences with his captivating performances and creative endeavors as an actor, writer, director, and musician. From his award-winning portrayal in 1996\u2019s Sling Blade<\/em> to his diverse roles in films like Monster\u2019s Ball<\/em> and TV series like Fargo<\/em>, Billy Bob\u2019s depth and versatility are undeniable.<\/p>\n

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Connie Angland and Billy Bob Thornton. (Image Press Agency\/NurPhoto\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beyond his artistic pursuits, his genuine and down-to-earth demeanor has won the hearts of many \u2014 including a plethora of women that he would go on to marry! The Oscar winner has said \u201cI do\u201d a whopping half dozen times! \u201cI\u2019ve been married five times, and people think that\u2019s some bizarre thing,\u201d he once said before getting hitched for a sixth time, per his IMDB<\/a>. \u201cYet I\u2019ve got buddies who refuse to get married and have sex with 15 people a week. I\u2019m like \u201cWhich is better?\u201d At least I was trying.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn all about his efforts with his six wives, below!<\/p>\n

Melissa Lee Gatlin<\/h2>\n

Billy Bob Thornton was first married to Melissa Lee Gatlin<\/strong>. The two tied the knot in 1978. While there isn\u2019t extensive public information available about their relationship, they welcomed daughter Amanda<\/strong> (Brumfield<\/strong>) on June 30, 1979. Following her parents\u2019 split in 1980, where Melissa cited \u201cincompatibility and adultery on his part\u201d in the divorce filings, Amanda grew up estranged from her father, and was raised by her mother instead. Notably, Amanda was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2008 for the death of her friend\u2019s one-year-old daughter. She was released in 2020.<\/p>\n

Toni Lawrence<\/h2>\n

Born on April 4, 1948, Toni Lawrence<\/strong> was an actress whose credits included McCloud<\/em> (1970), Daddy\u2019s Deadly Darling<\/em> (1973) and Sole Survivor<\/em> (1984), according to her IMDB<\/a>. The romance between the young starlet and Billy Bob was short-lived, as they married in 1986 and went their separate ways two years later. The couple did not welcome any children during their time together.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s really talented, that\u2019s obvious now,\u201d Toni said years later, per PEOPLE<\/em><\/a>. The potter, who remarried and relocated to LA, added, \u201cBut, he\u2019s very troubled.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cynda Williams<\/h2>\n
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Cynda Williams<\/strong> graced the world on May 17, 1966, in the city of Chicago, Illinois. With her undeniable talent and captivating presence, she made her mark in the entertainment industry as both an actress and a producer. Her breakout performances in acclaimed films such as \u201cOne False Move\u201d (1992), \u201cMo\u2019 Better Blues\u201d (1990), and the recent sensation \u201cMad As Hell\u201d (2021) have solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with, per her IMDB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were just friends; we had no business being married,\u201d Billy Bob had told People<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Cynda went on to marry film producer Roderick Plummer<\/strong> in 2001 and she posts about their happy life on Instagram<\/a>. They share a child as well, per her IMDB<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Pietra Dawn Cherniak<\/h2>\n
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Although Pietra Dawn Cherniak<\/strong> is often labeled as a Russian model, she was actually born in Santa Monica, CA on February 9, 1970. The beauty became a Playboy alum as well and married the Goliath actor in 1993. The couple welcomed two children together: William Langston Thorton<\/strong> was born in June 1993 and Harry James Thornton<\/strong> arrived in June 1994.<\/p>\n

In April 1997, Pietra, who doesn\u2019t appear to have a social media account, filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The fourth Mrs. Thornton also asked a state judge for a restraining order against the actor. \u201cOver the past year, at least once or twice per month, [Thornton] has hit me, pushed me, punched me, bit me or otherwise physically attacked me, sometimes in front of the children,\u201d Pietra said in court papers, per PEOPLE<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Billy Bob vehemently denied the charges, saying in a statement, \u201cOur marriage was not perfect, but I never exhibited the behavior she\u2019s accusing me of. Our concerns right now should be about our sons, who will suffer the most as a result of her advisers\u2019 conduct.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angelina Jolie<\/h2>\n
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Angelina Jolie dated many A-listers, but her marriage to Billy Bob in 2000 made quite a splash. The former flames met on the sets of the 1999 film <\/span>Pushing Tin<\/span><\/em>. The thing was, Billy Bob was engaged to actress Laura Dern<\/strong> at the time. They had been together for over two years and even shared a home. However, Billy Bob reportedly left Laura for Angelina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new couple then tied the knot in 2000 in Las Vegas. The Eternals<\/em> star and her ex-husband were spotted wearing vials of each other\u2019s blood after their wedding. In a candid interview years later, Billy Bob revealed why his former wife wanted to wear a vial of his blood around her neck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe necklaces were a very simple thing. \u2018Hey, let\u2019s poke our finger with a pin and smear a little on there, and when we\u2019re away from each other, we\u2019ll wear the necklace,’\u201d he told the HFPA Golden Globe<\/a> podcast in 2018. \u201cThat was that easy, but by the time it came out in the press: it sounded like we were wearing a bucket of blood around our necks. That was a great time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Billy Bob not only fondly recalls the blood necklaces, but also his entire romance with the Tomb Raider<\/em> actress, which ended in divorce in 2003. \u201cI look at that time as a great time \u2018cause, you know, Angie is still a friend of mine and she\u2019s a great person,\u201d he told the outlet. \u201cThe movies she makes are still things that are important to her \u2026 and whether they succeed or fail, she still does what she believes in, and I\u2019ll always respect her for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angelina would famously go on to be in a relationship with Brad Pitt, welcoming three children. Sadly, she filed for divorce in 2016. On Instagram<\/a>, she keeps tabs on her humanitarian work.<\/p>\n

Connie Angland<\/h2>\n

Billy Bob certainly has a thing for actresses. In 2014, he married Connie Angland<\/strong>, but they had been dating for 12 years prior after meeting on the set of Bad Santa<\/em>, and according to PEOPLE<\/em><\/a>, the wedding took place \u201cat their home in Los Angeles during a private ceremony before family.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Born on 22 October 1964, Connie would go on to find work in Men in Black<\/em> (1997), Planet of the Apes<\/em> (2001) and Men in Black II<\/em> (2002), per her IMDB<\/em><\/a>. She doesn\u2019t appear to have any social media accounts at this time. The couple also have a daughter, Bella Thornton<\/strong>, who was born in 2004. She is the youngest of Billy Bob\u2019s four children.<\/p>\n

In 2016, GQ<\/em> magazine <\/a>noted a difference between Billy Bob\u2019s relationship with Angelina\u00a0and his current marriage with Connie. The publication wrote how \u201cConnie is far more his speed. She\u2019s a homebody, just like him, and Bella is homeschooled, so when Billy\u2019s not working, he gets to be at the house with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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