Although they’ve never been co-stars, Ricky Gervais can be connected to Billy Bob Thornton through a series of personal and business relationships.
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Ricky Gervais is married to Jane Fallon, author of the novel Getting Rid of Matthew.
Fallon recently sold the rights to her novel to the film production company Echo Films, which was founded by Jennifer Aniston.
Aniston was married to Brad Pitt, who is currently dating Angelina Jolie, Billy Bob Thornton’s ex-wife.