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Angelina Jolie Writes Introduction For Ex-Husband Billy Bob Thornton's Book

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Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton have gotten back together.

Well, they have not rekindled their romantic fire, but rather reunited for the release of Thornton’s new book.

The actress, who divorced Thornton, has written the introduction for her ex-husband’s upcoming memoir, Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts.

Jolie is only one of the many famous people who have contributed to the actor’s book. The cover of the memoir reads, “Introduction by Angelina Jolie, with commentary by Robert Duvall, Dwight Yoakam and Tom Epperson.”

Although the ex-couple divorced back in 2003 the two remained friends. Thornton recently told the press at the Berlin Film Festival that he was “thrilled” that Jolie decided to direct her first film, The Land of Blood and Honey.

“I thought she did an amazing job,” he said. “She really dug deep and it meant a lot to her. I’m very, very proud of her.”

Jolie debuted the movie at the same Film Festival where she was given a standing ovation by the audience after the screening.

Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts is due out May 15.

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