The Surprising Marriage of Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie: In 1999, the world was shocked by the unexpected union of Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie. This surprising couple not only had a notable 20-year age difference but were also involved with other partners at the time, adding to the intrigue.
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Among those shocked was actress Laura Dern, Billy Bob’s fiancée. Laura discovered her partner’s wedding to Angelina at the same time as the general public, upending their relationship plans.
A Turbulent Love Triangle
Billy Bob and Laura began dating in 1997, shortly after Laura’s breakup with Jeff Goldblum and Billy Bob’s ongoing divorce from his fourth wife, Pietra Dawn Cherniak. After two years together, they were engaged and planning a wedding when Billy Bob met Angelina on the set of Pushing Tin in 1999. Their whirlwind romance led to a spontaneous wedding in Las Vegas in May 2000, leaving Laura completely blindsided.
Reflecting on the abrupt turn of events, Laura shared, “I left our home to work on a movie, and while I was away, my boyfriend got married, and I’ve never heard from him again.” She was left feeling a sudden loss and confusion, with no closure.
Billy Bob Expressed Regret
Although Billy Bob has never explicitly admitted any wrongdoing, he expressed regret in a 2001 interview, saying, “Others may say that you left our girl and married someone else. But it made me happy and somebody else happy. I’m sorry it caused pain.”
An Unexpected Connection Between Laura And Angelina
Adding an odd twist to the story, Laura and Angelina had a prior connection. Laura had babysat Angelina when they were children. Their fathers, Bruce Dern and Jon Voight were friends, and Laura recalled babysitting Angelina when she was two years old and Laura herself was eight. This connection made the situation even more unexpected.
Support from Friends
In the aftermath of the breakup, Laura found support from her friend Melissa Etheridge, who even helped her move out of her shared home with Billy Bob. Melissa revealed, “I was around when Angelina was not doing nice things with Billy Bob to Laura Dern. I went through that on a personal level, and then to know the side of Jennifer and Brad. I helped Laura move out of her house with Billy Bob—I like broke into their home to get their stuff out because it was so nasty.”
Moving Forward
Everyone involved eventually moved on with their lives. Laura later married Ben Harper and has since been linked to former NBA player Baron Davis. Billy Bob, on the other hand, divorced Angelina in 2002 and decided to avoid dating celebrities due to privacy concerns. He found happiness with a puppeteer, whom he married in 2014, seeking a quieter life away from the spotlight.
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