Billy Bob Thornton is one of the hottest names in the entertainment industry right now. His leading role on the Paramount+ hit Landman, has thrust him firmly back into the limelight.
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Of course, with popularity comes attention. And, when you're as outspoken and unapologetically yourself as what Thornton is, that attention can sway between good and bad as easily as the wind changes.
According to Ben Affleck, Thornton has always been the same. He's a straight shooter who doesn't apologize for airing his thoughts. The Batman and Dogma star recalled what Thornton said to him after winning his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, which was for Good Will Hunting.
"Before 'Armageddon' came out, I saw him at the premiere, and he was like, 'Hey, I saw that you got that, uh, you won that Oscar, didn't you?' I was like, 'Yeah...'"
Affleck then shocked fans with his near-perfect impersonation of Thornton.
"'So what, they give you like half an Oscar? Feels like you only wrote half the picture, right?'"
Affleck's storytelling occurred during an interview on BarStool's "Project Big Screen."
The story itself is hilarious. The fact that Affleck can mimic Thornton's voice to that degree is mindblowing. But hey, we're talking about some of the best actors in the world here.
Brooks Nader Denies Rumors That She's Dating Ben Affleck
Recent rumors have linked Affleck and supermodel-turned-actress Brooks Nader as having a potential love interest.
According to a report via the Duexmoi Instagram page, Nader and Affleck have never met.
"Despite reports that Ben Affleck & Brooks Nader are "hooking up", a source tells Deuxmoi exclusively the two have "never met," the caption read.
While this wasn't Nader deniying the report outright, it's likely that either her or one of her entourage made sure to get that information out there.
Nader's love life has been the topic of conversation for months. And, interest in Affleck hasn't waned since Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce in 2024.
At least now the rumors surrounding Nader and Affleck can be put to bed. That way, he can get back to doing what he does best, and that's apparently impersonating Billy Bob Thornton.
