Billy Bob Thornton’s Costar Asked This About Angelina Jolie Marriage

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Michelle Randolph isn’t afraid of potentially uncomfortable conversations.

The actress from Landman shared some personal details about her relationship with her co-star, Billy Bob Thornton, who plays her father on the Paramount+ series. She admitted she couldn’t help but ask him about his highly publicized past relationship with his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.

She explained that she spends most of her screen time with him and found herself thinking about a widely reported story. ‘I kept remembering that he apparently drank Angelina Jolie’s blood,’ she said on The Drew Barrymore Show, according to People. ‘I actually asked him about it later.’

It seems Billy Bob wasn’t fazed by a co-star asking about his famously unusual relationship with Angelina Jolie, where they reportedly wore vials of each other’s blood as a symbol of their commitment during their early 2000s marriage.

Michelle, 28, described him as incredibly natural and relaxed. “He’s just effortlessly himself,” she explained. “You’d expect someone with his experience to be intimidating, but he’s actually a fantastic actor because he draws out genuine emotion from others and makes everyone feel comfortable, both on set and in general.”

Michelle didn’t share the details of her conversation with Billy Bob, but the Sling Blade actor recently talked about the intense media attention he and Angelina Jolie received while they were together. He said the public often exaggerated their unusual expressions of love.

Billy Bob Thornton recently told Rolling Stone that he and his then-wife had lockets containing a tiny bit of each other’s blood as a romantic gesture. He explained that this evolved during their relationship, joking that they eventually ‘became vampires,’ living a secluded life and symbolically ‘drinking each other’s blood.’

Even after more than twenty years apart, the 70-year-old said he and 50-year-old Angelina remain very close friends.

He described their brief romance as one of the best experiences of his life. He also noted that even though they broke up, it was amicable. They simply grew apart due to having very different lifestyles.

Billy Bob and Angelina aren’t the only celebrities who’ve managed to stay friends after their breakup. Keep reading to discover more famous exes who are still on good terms.

They are definitely not getting back together. However, with all the recent interactions – birthday celebrations, affectionate hugs, and even playfully acting out a romantic scene in a virtual performance of Fast Times at Ridgemont High – it feels like they’re just teasing everyone who’s hoping for a reunion.

Sarah proved she’s incredibly confident—and maybe a little mischievous—when she appeared on her ex-husband Jimmy’s talk show. She was there to promote her new series, I Love You, America, and playfully teased Jimmy about his wife, Molly Kimmel, describing her as “cute,” “bright,” and “funny.” Joking about the difference between their relationships, Sarah quipped, “It’s not fair! She got the updated, more aware Jimmy. I only had the Jimmy from The Man Show.”

 

Honestly, some people seemed more upset about this relationship ending than the people involved! When Anna—who is now married to Michael Barrett—found out Chris Pratt was getting married to Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, she surprisingly offered to perform the ceremony. She even sent a gift when their daughter, Lyla, was born in August 2020. A source revealed that Anna was genuinely happy for her son, Jack, to have a little sister and was very supportive of the new family.

Their breakup could have easily led to disaster, but four years later, these HGTV stars are thriving. They’re successfully co-parenting their children, Taylor and Brayden, and continuing to renovate dilapidated houses into beautiful homes for others.

Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, who have a daughter, actress Zoe Kravitz, describe their relationship as a close, familial bond – what Lenny called being “best friends” in a 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey. Even after their divorce and Lisa’s subsequent marriage to and split from Jason Momoa in 2020, they maintain a happy and supportive connection. Lenny sees it as a positive example of how ex-partners can successfully co-exist and build a blended family.

Since announcing their split in 2020, the co-host of Dancing With the Stars and her former hockey player husband have consistently shown they remain friendly with each other.

When Brooks announced he was getting engaged to Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir in December 2024, Julianne publicly shared her excitement. She posted on Instagram, wishing them a future filled with love, laughter, and many adventures as they start this new chapter together.

The dancer, her ex-husband, and his pregnant fiancée spent a day together at the lake. She shared a photo of the four of them with a caption calling them “three cuties” and describing it as a special day.

I’ve been following Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck since they announced their split back in 2015, and honestly, I’m really impressed with how they’ve handled things, especially for their kids Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. They’ve really nailed this ‘conscious uncoupling’ thing – I’ve seen pictures of them on family vacations together, celebrating holidays as a unit, and even Ben publicly praising Jennifer as an incredible mother in an interview with TopMob News back in 2016. It’s refreshing to see them prioritize their children like that.

Nina and Ian dated for three years before breaking up in 2013, but they stayed friends. The following year, Nina began dating Nikki Reed and quickly became close with her, as Nikki had recently married Ian.

The couple ended their five-year relationship in July 2016. The singer later shared on Howard Stern’s radio show in October that she remained very close to her ex, saying he had been both a lover and a friend for a long time.

“We love each other,” she said. “That’s it.”

Even years after The Office ended in 2013, the chemistry between its stars continues to fuel speculation about a romantic connection, and Mindy Kaling understands why fans still hope they’ll get together. In a 2019 interview with Good Housekeeping, she admitted that if she were a viewer, she’d feel the same way. However, she clarified that her close friend, B.J. Novak, is now more like family than just a platonic friend, which is why she chose him to be a godfather to her children.

After their divorce was finalized in 2011, the former couple easily continued to raise their son, Bronx. The Fall Out Boy singer has praised his ex-wife, calling her a fantastic mother.

It sounds like she’s moved on from her past relationship! The singer, known for being in a band with his brothers, has mentioned he and his former partner are still on good terms. He described their connection as simply being friendly and positive.

Jennifer and her Dexter co-star first connected on the set of the show in 2006, and their relationship became romantic two years later. Even after their divorce in 2011, Jennifer has said they remained friendly and supportive of each other.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are famously friendly exes, and their commitment to co-parenting daughters Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout is clear. So, it wasn’t surprising they decided to quarantine together in Idaho during the pandemic – maybe even having a dance party or two!

Even four years after their 2014 divorce, Jennifer Lopez continued to praise her ex-husband, the father of her twins, Max and Emme. In a 2018 interview on Sunday Today, she shared how Marc Anthony boosted her confidence during their marriage. He consistently told her she was a talented singer and encouraged her not to listen to anyone who said otherwise. Lopez deeply respected him and considered him one of the greatest singers ever.

Despite any personal struggles he might be facing, the actress will always support her ex-husband and former Scream colleague. Eight years after their 2010 divorce, she mentioned on Running Wild With Bear Grylls that it was a surprisingly amicable split. She added that they’ve successfully co-parented their daughter, Coco, and maintain a good relationship.

Although their relationship ended in 2007, they still had great chemistry on screen when they starred together in the 2011 film Bad Teacher.

It was definitely hard at first when they separated back in 2013, but it’s amazing to see how far Peter and Jennie have come! I was so happy to hear Peter talk about their trip to Cancun in LaPalme Magazine. He said he really gets along with Jennie’s husband, Dave Abrams, and thinks he’s a fantastic person. It sounds like they’ve all become good friends – even with Dave, Peter’s fiancée Lily Anne Harrison, and their daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona! Peter explained that people enter your life for a reason, and relationships evolve. He said just because he and Jennie aren’t together anymore doesn’t mean they can’t still care for each other, and that’s just so heartwarming to hear.

Even though they unexpectedly separated in September 2012, the couple worked to appear supportive of each other for the sake of their children. In a 2014 interview with Howard Stern, she explained that she and Will remained very close friends and were successfully co-parenting. She didn’t view their ten-year marriage as a failure, emphasizing that all relationships face challenges.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always heartened to see amicable splits, and this one is a great example! This Grammy-winning artist and her ex – they finalized their divorce earlier this year – are really prioritizing their son, Hayes, and making co-parenting work beautifully. It helps that they live just five minutes from each other – talk about making things easier! They’ve clearly made a conscious effort to stay on good terms, and it’s wonderful to see.

“Our stops are really easy,” Maren told The Zoe Report in May 2025, “and we’ll have family dinners.”

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2026-02-11 21:18