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William Langston Thornton is a star kid who has been in the spotlight since birth. He is the second son of the talented actor Billy Bob Thornton and Playboy magazine model Pietra Dawn Cherniak.

William's father, Billy Bob Thornton, gained global recognition from his independent movie Sling Blade. He has won twenty-seven awards, including prestigious accolades like the 'Academy Awards,' 'Edgar Awards,' and 'Golden Globe Awards.'

Billy Bob Thornton Son: Is William Langston Thornton Dating? 

Well, Billy Bob Thornton, son William is single at the moment & living a low-profile life despite the media searching for him. From this, we can clearly say that he prefers to live a peaceful life away from the cameras.  

Moreover, the sources haven't found evidence of him with girls until now. Not only that, but he is also unavailable on social media. As of now, there are no traces of his past relationship & affairs that have hit the media headline. 

William Parent's Marriage Lasted For Four Years

William's parents, Billy Bob Thornton and Pietra Dawn Cherniak began their marital relationship after dating for a couple of months. In a short period, the two created a magical bond of love. They exchanged their vows privately in 1993

Billy Bob Thornton with his ex-wife Pietra Dawn Cherniak
Willaim Langston Thornton's Parents attended the 25th Annual American Flim Institute Award.
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William's father, Billy, revealed their status after blissfully attending their wedding ceremony. They attended several awards functions, events, and parties, including the '69th Academy Awards ceremony. During that event, Pietra kissed Billy in celebrating Billy's Oscar recipient. 

On June 27, 1993, Billy and Pietra welcomed their first baby, a son of William Langston Thornton. Later, the second son, Harry James Thornton, was born on June 19, 1994. They started living a happy family life.

Why Did Billy Bob Thornton Divorce Pietra Dawn Cherniak? 

William's parents, Billy Bob Thornton and Pietra Dawn Cherniak had a tremendous marital bond for four years. However, it all changed when his mother, Pietra, came into the media accusing Billy of domestic violence. She also said that her ex-husband used to harass her frequently. 

In addition to the vast, Pietra also said that she faced domestic violence from her ex-husband Billy in front of her kids. Her statement garnered substantial public attention and ultimately took to court.

However, other court procedure details were not publicly revealed due to a specific reason of priority for the opposing persons. After fighting for each other justice, Billy and Pietra eventually divorced in 1988

William Langston Thornton's Father, Billy Bob Thornton Net Worth 

William's father, Billy Bob Thornton, has a net worth of $45 million, similar to the net worth of a world-famous lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. He has access to this money because his movies were a super hit after successfully collecting millions of dollars at the box office.

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William Langston Thornton's father, Billy Bob Thornton's $3.1 million home.
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According to Billy, he amassed a total income of around $10 million in a year. Some of his hit movies with worldwide box office collection include Armageddon (grossing $553.7 million), Love Actually (collecting $246 million), and Puss In Boots (crossing 555 million dollars).

Physical Appearance: Height & Weight Of William

Billy Bob Thornton's son, William Langston Thornton, is now an adult man embracing the atypical trends in his life. He stands at 6 feet 3 inches (196 cm) and weighs over 80 kg. Going much into his physical appearance, he has fair white skin with long spikey hair. 

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William Langston Thornton has a perfect punk look
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William has a vast pierced hole in his ears, giving a punky vibe. We can assume he prefers dark colors since he often is spotted in black attire. Moreover, his dark theme clothing trend with a hat is quite remarkable. 

Where Is William Langston Thornton Now?

William currently resides in the United States, but the exact location of his residence is not spotted. He prefers to live a low-key life despite being the son of an excellent star. He is often spotted with his father in public places, but when it comes to his personal life, he disappears.

Likewise, William's occupation is still behind the curtains since he has not revealed any sort of information about it. Many believe that he is a hard rock musician. 

William's Mother, Pietra Dawn Cherniak Is A Former Model

Pietra Dawn Cherniak is an American model and actress based in Russia. She is an ex-model from the American entertainment Men's magazine called Playboy. She was born on 9 February 1970 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Former model Pietra Dawn Cherniak posing in front of the camera
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Cherniak modeled in Playboy for years. Meantime, she became an idol to visit in the magazine. Her bold and desirable pictures garnered huge audiences at the time, becoming a top model. Multiple models like Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, and Lisa Matthews are working in the magazine. 

William Langston Thornton's Father, Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton is a highly successful American actor and filmmaker. He is also a musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his starred movie, One False Move. Likewise, he also earned an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his self-wrote, starred, and directed film, Sling Blade.

William Langston Thornton, father of Billy Bob Thornton.
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The Sling Blade actor Thornton was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. Moreover, he is the son of the late Virginia Roberta and an acclaimed psychic, William Raymond Billy Ray. 

About Billy Bob Thornton's Movie, Sling Blade

Sling Blade is an American drama film based on the 1994 short movie Some Folks Call It a Sling Balde. Billy Bob Thornton was a director, screenwriter, and movie cast. Moreover, producer Larry Meistrich and other producers like David L. Bushell and Brandon Rosser co-produced the film.

Billy Bob portrayed the main character of Karl Childers in the Sling Blade along with other actors, including the fast and furious lead actor Lucas Black, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, and John Ritter. The movie follows the story of low-IQ Karl Childer, who establishes friendships with a mother and a boy. 

At age twelve, Karl Childer killed his mother and her boyfriend. Consequently, he was confined in a mental hospital and grew up in it. The movie was released on November 27, 1996. The movie was made under a budget of $1.2 million and grossed $3.4 million globally. 

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