melissa lee gatlin

If you wonder who Melissa Lee Gatlin is, then let me tell you that she is one of the celebrity spouses who has been in the limelight due to her ex-husband's fame. The mass public primarily recognizes her as the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton.

Her ex-spouse, Billy, is an American actor who is quite popular among the public for his role as Karl Childers in the 1996 drama movie Sling Blade. Moreover, he is known for his work as a director and screenwriter in various movies and TV series.

The former couple Billy and Melissa tied the knot in 1978 and got separated from each other just after two years of their marriage relationship. In this today's blog post, we will discuss the past marriage relationship between the former couple. 

Billy & Melissa's Relationship Journey: From Marriage To Divorce 

Melissa Lee Gatlin first met her former husband, Billy Bob Thornton, during a party in 1977. Having many things in common, they soon began dating each other. They dated each other for more than a year before changing their romantic relationship into a married couple.

On June 30, 1978, the couple exchanged their vows in a private wedding ceremony, which their family members, relatives, and some close friends attended. They welcomed a new family member after one year into their marriage journey. 

On July 28, 1979, Melissa gave birth to a beautiful and adorable daughter, Amanda Brumfield. After that, the couple's happiness did not last long, as they started having disputes for various reasons. 

One of the main reasons for the conflict is said to be Billy committing adultery with other women. In December 1990, Billy and Melissa finalized their divorce settlement and went down a separate road.

How Wealthy Is Melissa's Ex-husband?

Billy Bob Thornton is one of the richest actors out there with a total net worth of $45 million. He has earned this huge of money through his year of hard work in the film industry as an actor.

Apart from acting, he has also directed, produced, and written movies and TV series of different genres. He earns a decent sum of money by working in this field too. He lives a luxurious life in his house, with his beautiful wife and four adorable children.

About Melissa's Only Daughter

As previously mentioned, Melissa gave birth to Amanda Brumfield on July 28, 1979, in the USA. Her daughter Amanda is an adorable girl who has an attractive and alluring personality. 

With the passage of time, she has turned into a fine woman who has been in a married relationship with her long-term boyfriend. However, details regarding her spouse are still unknown.

Melissa Lee Gatlin's Daughter Has Hit Headlines In Many News Channels

Well, Amanda Brumfield has caught the headlines of popular news channels. She became infamous for the murder of her best friend's one year daughter in October 2008.

Although, the case was still unclear, and nobody knew exactly what happened that day except Amanda. But as a matter of fact, a small child died due to Amanda; she was sentenced to twenty years of imprisonment.

However, the sentence was decreased by ten years after the crime was disproven by medical and scientific evidence. In September 2020, she was released from jail.

Has Three Stepchildren

Melissa is also a mother to her stepchildren from Billy Bob Thornton's marriage with other ladies. She has three stepchildren, two sons, and one daughter. 

Her step child names are Bella Thornton, William Langston Thornton, and Harry James Thornton. Her stepdaughter, Bella, was born on September 24, 2004, to her father, Billy Bob Thornton, and mother, Connie Angland.

Likewise, William was born on June 27, 1993. Lastly, Harry was born on June 19, 1994. Both William and Harry were born to Pietra Dawn Cherniak and Billy.

About Melissa Lee Gatlin's Early Life Details: 

Melissa was born in 1953 United States of America. However, her exact birth date and birthplace are still unknown as she only became famous after marrying Billy Bob Thornton.

She grew up in her hometown under the guidance of her parents and relatives. As per the sources, Melissa completed her primary and high school education at a private school suitated in her hometown.

Who Is Billy Bob Thornton?

As mentioned above, Billy is an American actor who has been popular among his fan and followers due to his role as Karl Childers in the 1996 drama movie Sling Blade.

He was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States, to his father, William Raymond Thornton & mother, Virginia Roberta Faulkner. His father was a school sports coach, whereas his mother was a psychic. 

Melissa's ex-husband Billy completed his high school education at Malvern High School. Likewise, he attended Henderson State University for his higher studies. 

Is Melissa Available On Social media?

Talking about Melissa Lee Gatlin's presence on social media, she is not active on any social media sites, unlike other celebrities' spouses. No verified account of hers could be found on any social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

It appears that she prefers to steer clear of any potential distractions to give her full attention to her personal life and professional career. 

Likewise, Melissa's ex-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, does not have an active presence on social media sites like Carole Anne Leonard. Although, there are specific Instagram & Twitter handles associated with his name that has a good fan following. His fans have likely created these handles.

About Melissa's Ex-Spouse Acting Journey

Billy Bob Thornton started his acting journey by portraying the role of Billy Bob in the 1986 Hunter's Blood movie. Likewise, he appeared as a Pawnshop Clerk in the Matlock TV series for 1 episode.

After starting his acting career in 1986, he has appeared in more than a hundred movies and TV series of different genres. Some of his notable filmography credits include A Simple Plan, Sling Blade, The Man Who Wasn't There, and Harley Quinn.

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