Marriage Timeline and Key Dates
Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie were married from May 5, 2000, to May 27, 2003. The couple met on the set of the film "Pushing Tin" in 1999 and had a high-profile engagement shortly after. Their marriage was widely covered by entertainment media due to both actors' fame and the age difference between them. The divorce was finalized in 2003, and both parties have since moved on to other relationships and projects. For more details on their early career timelines, see Forbes.
The marriage produced no children together, but Jolie later adopted her first child, Maddox, from Cambodia in 2002, during the union. Thornton has spoken publicly about the marriage in interviews, describing it as intense and short-lived. The divorce was amicable, and both have maintained a professional respect for each other in Hollywood circles. The union remains a frequently searched topic in celebrity relationship databases.
Post-Divorce Careers and Current Status
After the divorce, Angelina Jolie continued to rise as a global humanitarian and filmmaker, serving as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Billy Bob Thornton shifted focus to independent films, music, and writing, maintaining a steady presence in the entertainment industry. Both have been involved in various philanthropic efforts, though they have not collaborated on joint projects since their separation. Their post-divorce trajectories are well documented in industry profiles and public records.
As of the latest public information, neither Billy Bob Thornton nor Angelina Jolie has remarried, though both have had subsequent relationships. Jolie has six children, three of whom were adopted internationally, and she continues her work in conflict zones and advocacy. Thornton has kept a lower profile in recent years, focusing on smaller film roles and music projects. Their individual net worths and career milestones are tracked by financial and entertainment outlets.
Legal and Financial Aspects of the Divorce
The divorce between Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie was settled privately, with no major legal disputes reported in public court filings. Neither party has disclosed detailed financial settlements, which is common for high-profile celebrity divorces. The absence of children together simplified the legal proceedings compared to Jolie's later divorce from Brad Pitt. Public records and court documents from the time confirm the marriage was legally dissolved in California.
Celebrity divorce attorneys have noted that the Thornton-Jolie case was handled efficiently, with both sides avoiding prolonged litigation. The couple did not share significant joint assets or business ventures that required complex division. Financial disclosures from that period indicate both actors were focused on their individual careers rather than shared investments. For general information on celebrity divorce trends, see SEC filings and public company disclosures related to entertainment trusts.