Two decades after their whirlwind marriage, Billy Bob Thornton has opened up about the reasons behind his split from actress Angelina Jolie. The couple, who famously tied the knot in 2000 after a brief romance, shocked fans with their intense relationship, which included their infamous blood vial necklaces. However, their marriage ended in divorce just three years later, in 2003. Now, Thornton is finally revealing the reasons behind their separation.

 

 

In a recent interview, Thornton explained that while he and Jolie had a deep connection, their marriage ultimately didn’t work due to differing lifestyles and personalities. “We had a great time together, but it was a lot of pressure,” Thornton shared. “Angelina is an incredibly independent person, and I think we both realized that we just didn’t fit together as we thought we did.”

 

He further elaborated on how their busy careers and differing personal interests led to their split. “We were both on different paths. I think when you’re constantly in the public eye, it can strain a relationship, especially when both people have different ideas about where they want to go in life,” Thornton said. He also hinted that their intense early relationship, which was marked by passionate emotions and public displays of affection, eventually became too much to handle.

 

 

While their marriage was short-lived, Thornton clarified that there was no animosity between him and Jolie following the divorce. “There was no big fight, no one did anything wrong. It just didn’t work out. We were both young and we were two very different people at that time in our lives,” he recalled.

 

Thornton and Jolie met on the set of the 1999 film Pushing Tin, where their chemistry quickly turned into a passionate romance. Their marriage, though famously unconventional, was a media sensation, with the couple often making headlines for their eccentric displays of affection, including the infamous blood vial necklaces that they wore as a symbol of their bond.

 

 

Since their divorce, both actors have moved on with their lives. Jolie went on to marry actor Brad Pitt, with whom she shares six children, while Thornton married a few times after their split, and is now married to actress Connie Angland. Despite their past, Thornton and Jolie appear to have remained on good terms, with the actor stating, “I’ve always had respect for her as a person and as an actress. I wish her nothing but happiness.”

 

Reflecting on the brief yet memorable chapter of his life with Angelina Jolie, Thornton expressed no regrets, acknowledging that sometimes relationships run their course and people grow in different directions. “Life’s short, and you can’t make it work with just anyone. We’re both better for it. We both learned a lot, and I have no ill will whatsoever,” he concluded.

 

 

Now, 20 years after their divorce, Thornton’s candid remarks offer a glimpse into the complexities of their relationship, shedding light on why the once high-profile marriage ultimately came to an end.