So, I was at this party the other night, right? You know the kind, cramped apartment, too many people, not enough wine. I was chatting with this guy, let's call him Joe, and he starts telling me about how he met his wife. Now, Joe's a bit of a character, always full of stories. He's telling me about this one time they were at a flea market, and he picked up this old, dusty vinyl record. He's playing it up, you know, like it's the most fascinating thing ever. "You won't believe who it is," he says, eyes twinkling. I'm thinking, Barbra Streisand, maybe? Nope. Turns out, it's Billy Bob Thornton.

I nearly choked on my drink. Billy Bob Thornton? The guy who played Bad Blake in Crazy Heart, married my friend Joe's wife? Now, I've seen Joe's wife, she's a sweet lady, but she's no Angelina Jolie. I mean, no offense to her, but come on, Billy Bob Thornton?

That got me thinking, how old is Billy Bob Thornton's wife anyway? I mean, I know he's had a few marriages, and the last one was to Connie Angland. But how old is she? And how did they meet? Was it love at first sight, or did he just pick her up at a flea market too?

Billy Bob Thornton's Wives: A Timeline

So, I did some digging. Turns out, Billy Bob Thornton has been married five times. Yes, you read that right, five. The first one was in 1978 to Melissa Lee Gatlin. They were together for about a year. Then, in 1986, he married Penny Morrell. They lasted a bit longer, about six years. After that, he married Cynda Williams in 1990, but that only lasted a year.

Then, in 1993, he married Lisa Anne Stothard. They have two children together, Harry James and Amanda. They divorced in 1997. And finally, in 2001, he married Angelina Jolie. They were together for three years. Now, here's where it gets interesting. After his divorce from Angelina, he married Connie Angland in 2014. They have a daughter together, Bella.

Meet Connie Angland: Billy Bob Thornton's Current Wife

So, who is Connie Angland, you ask? Well, she's a makeup artist. She's worked on films like The Contender and Monster. She's also a bit of an art enthusiast, which might explain how they met. According to Billy Bob Thornton, they met at a party in 2003. He was there with Angelina Jolie, but he noticed Connie. He said, "I saw her across the room, and I thought, 'Wow, she's really pretty.' "

Billy Bob Thornton's Wife: Everything You Need to Know About ConnieBilly Bob Thornton's Wife: Everything You Need to Know About Connie

They started dating after his divorce from Angelina. They kept it quiet for a while, but they eventually tied the knot in 2014. Now, here's where we get to the age part. Connie Angland was born in 1962, making her 59 years old. Billy Bob Thornton, on the other hand, was born in 1955, making him 66. So, there's a bit of an age gap, but not as big as you might think, given his track record.

Now, I'm not one to judge. Love is love, right? And who knows, maybe Connie is the one who finally tames the wild heart of Billy Bob Thornton. Or maybe he's just a sucker for a pretty face at a party. Either way, it's an interesting story, don't you think?

So, next time you're at a party, and someone starts talking about how they met their spouse, you can tell them about Billy Bob Thornton and Connie Angland. I'm sure it'll be a hit. Just don't tell them about Joe and the flea market. Some stories are better left untold.