Billy Bob Thornton wasn’t really happy about turning 70.
Billy celebrated his milestone 70th birthday in August.
He opened up about aging in a new interview with CBS News’ Sunday morningshares that it was terrifying.
“You know what, it’s so funny that you’re scared of every milestone. But this one actually affected me in a way that I had to, you know, have a few meetings with myself late at night,” Thornton said.
Ultimately, the Oscar winner focused on the positive aspects of aging, such as gaining respect.
“We’ve all watched each other grow older. And when I see that wisdom and see the respect that people have for them, it just kind of melts everything away,” he said. “I mean, I’m in a successful band and I’m in a successful show. Every day when I wake up, I just say I’m blessed. I really am.”
For his milestone birthday, the Farmer star stayed home with his kids and wife Connie Angland and enjoyed some vegan cake.
“Connie asked me what I wanted and I said, ‘Nothing, absolutely nothing. In fact, don’t mention it to anyone,'” he shared. Rolling Stone in another recent interview.
“We basically just hung out at the house, just me and Connie and the kids,” Billy said, “and had a good time, and they got me a vegan cake, which — I can’t eat wheat or dairy, so it was great. Anytime a guy like me could get cake, it’s a great day.”
Billy Bob Thornton will be seen in season two of Farmer.
