Who is Connie, Billy Bob Thornton’s wife?

Billy Bob Thornton has always been a man of many stories, and his journey through love and heartbreak is no exception. Over the years, he has experienced the highs and lows of relationships, but it seems that he has finally found lasting happiness with Connie Angland. The couple has been together since 2003, and their bond has only grown stronger over time. They tied the knot in 2014, and to this day, they continue to share a life filled with love and mutual support.

While Thornton tends to keep his personal life private, he recently made headlines when he brought Angland as his date to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. He was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama for his role in the Paramount+ series "Landman." Although he didn’t win the award, which went to Hiroyuki Sanada from "Shōgun," Thornton still shone on the red carpet alongside his wife. Their presence at the event was a testament to their enduring relationship and the way they have aged gracefully together.

Angland has been a constant source of strength for Thornton throughout their time together. She has supported him through difficult moments, including times when he internalized negative comments about his work. According to GQ, she often reminds him of his achievements and the value he brings as a performer. Before her marriage to Thornton, Angland had a career in the entertainment industry behind the scenes, working on special effects for major films such as the first two "Men in Black" movies, "Planet of the Apes," and "Big Momma’s House." In 2012, she even had a small uncredited role in Thornton’s film "Jayne Mansfield’s Car," which he starred in, directed, and co-wrote.

Connie Angland is Thornton’s sixth wife

Before meeting Angland, Thornton had been married five times. His previous spouses include Melissa Lee Gatlin, Toni Lawrence, Cynda Williams, Pietra Dawn Cherniak, and Angelina Jolie. His marriage to Jolie lasted from 2000 to 2003, and it was one of the most high-profile relationships of his career. Interestingly, he dated Laura Dern while secretly marrying Jolie, which added to the chaos of his personal life. After his split from Jolie, he met Angland, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Thornton has often reflected on his multiple marriages, acknowledging how unusual it is for someone to be married six times. He mentioned during an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" in November 2024 that he felt uneasy when reading an article about celebrities with the most marriages. “I was the only person who was alive on it,” he said, noting that other names on the list included Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor.

She met Thornton on a movie set

During the same interview on "The Drew Barrymore Show," Thornton confirmed that he met his future wife on the set of the 2023 film "Bad Santa." He described the moment as a turning point in his life, saying, “We met at a time when I needed somebody to meet me because I was going through kind of a ‘lost weekend.’"

According to Thornton, Connie’s sister, Carrie Angland, was a makeup artist on the film and played a role in bringing them together. Carrie, seeing the potential between her sister and Thornton, encouraged him to meet Connie when she came to visit. The matchmaker worked, and the couple quickly fell into a relationship. “We were together within probably a couple of months,” Thornton shared. “She kind of drug me out of the gutter, which was awesome.” Their connection has only deepened over the years, proving that sometimes love finds you when you least expect it.

Connie Angland and Thornton share a daughter

While Thornton has four children—Amanda Brumfield, William Thornton, Harry Thornton, and Bella Thornton—Bella is the only one who is Connie Angland’s biological child. Born in 2004, Bella has chosen to stay out of the public eye, avoiding the spotlight that often surrounds her father. However, she has occasionally joined her parents at high-profile events, such as the premiere of "Finding Dory" and the VIP opening of Universal Studios Hollywood’s "Wizarding World of Harry Potter."

Thornton revealed on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in 2015 that he and Angland decided to get married for their daughter. At the time, they had been together for 12 years, and Bella was 11 years old. “Because after a while, it was like, ‘Why aren’t my mommy and daddy married after 12 years?’" he said. He also admitted that he waited so long to propose because of his history of short-lived marriages and wanted to ensure that their relationship was strong enough to last. They eventually tied the knot in their front yard, keeping the ceremony low-key until they were ready to share the news with the world.