Billy Bob Thornton has always been a man whose personal life attracted as much attention as his acting and directing career. Six marriages, a string of passionate, dramatic, and sometimes unexpected relationships—it seems like only with his sixth wife has he finally found the stability he’s been searching for.
Billy Bob’s next relationships didn’t last long either. In 1986, he married actress Toni Lawrence, but just a few years later, they parted ways. In 1990, he tried to build a life with singer and actress Cindy Williams, but that union, too, was short-lived. By this point, it was clear that Thornton wasn’t quite ready for a long-term commitment.
In 1993, he married model Petra Chernak. The couple had two sons—Harry James and William—but their home life was far from perfect. Rumors swirled about trouble behind closed doors, and in 1997, Petra filed for divorce, claiming Thornton had shown aggression. The real whirlwind began in 2000 when Billy Bob married actress Angelina Jolie. Their relationship was intense, with the two of them creating a media sensation by exchanging vials of blood, getting matching tattoos, and giving each other strange gifts like a cemetery plot. But after three years, Jolie grew cold to these eccentric displays of love and left. For Thornton, this was a major blow, and he swore he would never marry again.
Yet, the topic of marriage remained off-limits. Billy Bob had been so disillusioned by his past marriages that whenever asked about marriage, he would say there was no point in making it official again. But in 2014, after 11 years together, they secretly tied the knot. The ceremony was low-key, and it wasn’t until two years later that Thornton revealed their marriage in an interview.
Through the years, Connie became more than just Thornton’s wife; she became his true support. She helped him navigate difficult times, endure the pressures of critics, and find balance in his life. In 2024, Thornton remarked with surprise that he was the last living actor on Hollywood’s list of “record-holders” for the most marriages. But, it seemed, this title no longer weighed on him—he had found someone with whom he was truly comfortable.
Today, Billy Bob Thornton and Connie England continue to live happily together. They attend public events, support each other’s careers, and appear content. Perhaps this sixth marriage truly is the one—his final and real one.
