Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton are two acclaimed Hollywood figures whose careers span acting, filmmaking and humanitarian or musical pursuits. Jolie is internationally recognised for films such as Maleficent, Girl, Interrupted and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, while Thornton earned widespread recognition through Sling Blade, Bad Santa and Landman. The two stars were once married, attracting considerable public attention. Their professional achievements and different personal journeys make their biographies interesting to compare, from net worth and family backgrounds to education, awards and career highlights.
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton Quick Bio
| Key | Angelina Jolie | Billy Bob Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Angelina Jolie Voight | Billy Bob Thornton |
| Date of Birth | 4 June 1975 | 4 August 1955 |
| Net Worth | Estimated $120 million; not officially confirmed | Estimated $45 million; not officially confirmed |
| Age | 51 years (as of October 2026) | 71 years (as of October 2026) |
| Nickname | Angie, AJ | No reliably established nickname; unverified |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA | Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Profession | Actress, filmmaker, producer and humanitarian | Actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, musician and singer-songwriter |
| Famous For | Maleficent, Girl, Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Sling Blade, A Simple Plan, Bad Santa, Fargo and Landman |
| Height | Approximately 5 ft 6½ in (169 cm) | Approximately 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | Current weight not reliably verified | Current weight not reliably verified |
| Hair Colour | Naturally dark brown | Light brown, now often grey |
| Eye Colour | Green | Unverified |
| Father | Jon Voight | William Raymond “Billy Ray” Thornton |
| Mother | Marcheline Bertrand | Virginia Roberta Faulkner |
| Siblings | One brother, James Haven | Two younger brothers, Jimmy Don Thornton and John David Thornton |
| Education | Attended Beverly Hills High School, Moreno High School and the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute | Graduated from Malvern High School in 1973; attended Henderson State University but did not complete a degree |
| Marital Status | Divorced | Married |
| Spouse | Previously married to Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt | Connie Angland |
| Marriage Year | Married Billy Bob Thornton in 2000; divorced in 2003 | Married Angelina Jolie in 2000; married Connie Angland in 2014 |
| Children | Six: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne | Four: Amanda Brumfield, William Langston Thornton, Harry James Thornton and Bella Thornton |
| Family Background | Daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand | Grew up in Arkansas in a working-class family |
| Career Start | Began acting as a child and later gained attention in major films | Began with acting and screenwriting before gaining wider recognition |
| Breakthrough Role | Girl, Interrupted (1999), for which she won an Academy Award | Sling Blade (1996), which he wrote, directed and starred in |
| Major Film Success | Maleficent, Changeling, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Eternals | Sling Blade, A Simple Plan, Monster’s Ball and Bad Santa |
| Awards and Recognition | Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards and humanitarian recognition | Academy Award for Sling Blade and Golden Globe recognition |
| Directing Work | Directed films including Unbroken and First They Killed My Father | Directed Sling Blade and other films |
| Music Career | Primarily known for acting, directing and humanitarian work | Singer-songwriter and drummer; performs with The Boxmasters |
| Hobbies and Interests | Travel, reading and humanitarian work have been reported | Music, drumming, songwriting and performing |
| @angelinajolie | No verified official personal Instagram account confirmed | |
| Business Interests | Film production and creative projects | Film production, music and entertainment projects |
| Humanitarian Work | Known for refugee advocacy and humanitarian initiatives | Primarily recognised for entertainment work |
| Estimated Wealth Sources | Acting, film production and related business ventures | Acting, screenwriting, directing, music and production |
| Current Relationship Status | Divorced | Married to Connie Angland |
| Legacy | Acclaimed actress and filmmaker with a prominent humanitarian profile | Award-winning actor, screenwriter, director and musician |
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