Tag Archives: Billy Bob Thornton

Celebrity Alter Egos—Billy Bob the Rocker and Colbert the Spider

Most of the world knows Billy Bob Thornton as an Oscar-winning movie star and Angelina Jolie’s ex-husband. But how many of you knew that the actor was also a former roadie, who is now making music of his own? The Arkansas native is currently on tour with The Boxmasters, a band he fronts and plays drums for. “That’s how I grew up, playing drums,” Thornton told reporters at one of his latest concert stops. “I played in my uncle’s country band.” These days the actor, who started his musical career playing in a Creedence Clearwater Revival cover band (he made … Continue reading →

The Ex’s Speak Out

Just days after Gwyneth Paltrow flat out refused to wish her ex-fiancé Brad Pitt a hearty congratulations (or anything that resembled best wishes) on the impending births of his new twins his partner’s ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton didn’t hold anything back when speaking to the press. Angelina Jolie’s ex excitedly passed on his congratulations to the “Tomb Raider” actress upon finding out that she and Pitt are expecting a double blessing later this year. In fact, Thornton – who divorced Jolie five years ago – tells OK! magazine he is “thrilled” with the news. “I think she was always meant … Continue reading →