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William Langston Thornton is the son of Billy Bob Thornton and Pietra Dawn Cherniak. His father Billy Bob Thornton is an actor who gained massive fame for his performance in “Sling Blade” and his mother Pietra is a former Playboy model.
Many things about the actor are known but not so much about his son. There are a lot of unanswered questions regarding the celebrity son of Billy Bob which includes information about his past life, does he have any siblings? and does he have a girlfriend?
Similarly, did you know that William’s father was married six times? Who are they and how long were they married let’s find out in this article about William Langston Thornton.
Son Of Billy Bob Thornton, William Langston Thornton
William Langston Thornton was born on June 27, 1993, in the United States of America to Pietra Dawn Cherniak and Billy Bob Thornton. He is 30 years old as of 2024 and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
On the topic of his ethnicity, William belongs to a mixed ethnical background where he has English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry from his father’s side and is Caucasian from his mother’s side.
Likewise, he is the grandson of Virginia Roberta and William Raymond Thornton.
Educational Accomplishments
Langston is a well-educated individual. Even though there aren’t many details regarding his early education, multiple sources have confirmed the celebrity kid graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2013.
Siblings
William Langston has a younger brother Harry James Thornton. He was born on June 19, 1994. He is following in his father’s footsteps. The 29 year-old is known for his work in the TV series Archer in 2014 where he played Mike.
Besides, Billy Bob’s son William also has half-siblings from his father’s multiple relationships. He has an elder sister Amanda Thornton born in 1979 to Billy Bob Thornton and Melissa Lee Gatlin. She went to jail in 2008 for the murder of her friend’s 1-year-old daughter. She was released in 2020.
Similarly, he also has a younger sister Bella Thornton born in 2004 to Billy Bob and Connie Angland. She is an actress and writer.
Who Is William Langston Thornton’s Mother? A Little About Pietra Dawn Cherniak
Pietra Dawn Cherniak is a Russian Actress and a former Playboy model. Cherniak was born on February 9, 1970, in Pacific Palisades. She is 52 years old and is widely recognized as the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton. William’s mom also started her reality pilot show Celebrity Ex.
William’s Father Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor, filmmaker, and singer-songwriter who gained massive fame for his performance in “Sling Blade”. Billy was born on August 4, 1955
Billy had a difficult time succeeding as an actor and used to work in telemarketing, fast food management, and offshore also giving auditions for an acting job at the same time. He also sang with the South African rock band Jack Hammer.
Willam’s father Billy’s first film was South Of Reno in 1988 where he played a small role as a man in a restaurant. In 1992, he played a villain role in One False Move, which he also co-wrote. Moreover, he also played a small role in Tombstone, Bound by Honor, Indecent Proposal, On Deadly Ground, and many more.
How Did William’s Parents Meet Each Other? A Detail Of Their Love Story
The couple first met outside an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles in 1992. William’s parents felt some sort of connection in that short interval and started seeing each other. Their connection grew and they started dating one another.
The pair dated for almost a year before taking the vows. The then-boyfriend and girlfriend became husband and wife on February 18, 1993. A couple of months later they became parents to their son William Langston and a year later they welcomed their second child Harry James.
The Duo Was Together For Only Four Years
Everything seemed fine in Langston’s parent’s relationship until his mother Pietra filed for divorce on April 11, 1997, citing irreconcilable differences. However, a couple of days later she accused William’s dad of physical violence and of being an abusive husband throughout their relationship. The model even said Billy once grabbed her by the neck in an attempt to kill her. However, the actor has denied these allegations.
After the divorce, William’s mother Pietra Dawn Cherniak has lived a quiet life and seems to be single. But his dad, actor Billy Bob was in multiple relationships. He married Angelina Jolie (2000-2003) and is currently married to Connie Angland since 2014. Bob, however, was married to Melissa Lee Gatlin (1978-1980), Toni Lawrence (1986-1988), and Cynda Williams (1990-1992).
Does William Langston Thornton Have A Girlfriend/ Wife?
The celebrity son as we said earlier is a very private person who likes to stay away from the media as much as possible. He hasn’t shared many details regarding his personal and professional. Thus we can’t say with certainty that William is married or in any relationship. However, from the looks of it, he is probably single and currently focusing on his career.
Whatever the case, we hope that he is doing well in his life and is happy with whoever he is or wishes to be with.
Net Worth Of William Langston Thornton
William is a secretive individual and hasn’t revealed anything related to his career. Thus, it is next to impossible for us to determine what his net worth is at the moment.
On the other hand, his famous father Billy Bob Thornton has a total net worth of $45 million. He has made his fortune from his career as an actor, director, writer, and singer.
