During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, actress Michelle Randolph addressed the persistent Billy Bob Thornton blood rumor that has circulated since his marriage to Angelina Jolie. Randolph admitted that she asked Thornton directly if the old tabloid gossip about him drinking Jolie’s blood was true, revealing her curiosity about the sensational story firsthand.
Randolph Shares Her Experience Working with Thornton
Randolph, who stars alongside Thornton in the Paramount+ series Landman, spoke candidly about her experience working with the acclaimed actor. She confessed that before meeting him, she only knew of Thornton through the infamous blood-drinking rumor. Randolph explained her initial thoughts on set, saying,
“Most of my scenes are with him, and I’m thinking, ‘God, like what, all I know is that he drank Angelina Jolie’s blood or something,’”
according to People.
“Which I since have asked him about.”
She further described Thornton’s demeanor, emphasizing his ease and calming presence.
“He just, I mean, he’s just [at] ease,”
Randolph said.
“If ease was a person, that’s who he is. That’s why he’s so good at what he does. You think someone with his résumé is going to be so intimidating, but instead, he’s such a great actor because he pulls honesty out of you and he settles you in a scene and in life. I tend to talk a lot and move fast and he just makes me want to just chill.”
Thornton’s Response to the Viral Blood Rumor
The strange rumor dates back to the early 2000s when Thornton and Jolie were married. The story suggested they drank each other’s blood, a claim that Thornton has addressed multiple times publicly. In a November Rolling Stone interview, Thornton downplayed the sensationalism surrounding the rumor. He explained,
“We each had a little locket, literally with a drop of blood in them. That’s a romantic little idea, and that’s all that was. But by the time it’s over, we’re vampires. We live in a dungeon, we drink each other’s blood, and this kind of stuff.”
Thornton also reminisced about his relationship with Jolie, describing it as a meaningful time in his life.
“And of course, Angelina and I had a great time together,”
he said.
“That was one of the greatest times of my life. She and I are still very, very close friends. And that was the one that ended up being a really civilized breakup. We simply split up because our lifestyles were so different.”
Legacy of Thornton and Jolie’s Relationship and Current Projects
Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie were married from May 2000 to 2003, a period that attracted intense media attention largely due to their unconventional public image and the rumors that followed them. Despite the breakup, their amicable split and ongoing friendship remain notable.
Meanwhile, Randolph is actively promoting her role in the upcoming release of Scream 7, set to premiere on February 27. Her current project, Landman, has enjoyed success over two seasons on Paramount+, with anticipation building for a third season expected to launch in November.
The resurfacing of the Billy Bob Thornton blood rumor through Randolph’s candid conversation underscores the lasting fascination with Thornton’s past, while also highlighting his approachable personality and strong professional reputation today.
