Actor Val Kilmer has opened up about his past romance with Angelina Jolie in his new memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry.
Kilmer, who is now 60 years old, revealed that he and Jolie had first met on the set of their 2004 movie Alexander.
However, they didn’t hit it off romantically until after the film had been completed.
In his book, Kilmer described how Jolie had “rescued” him from a lonely period in his life.
He wrote, I was rescued from an icy inferno of solitude by another angel.
Perhaps the most soulful and serious of them all. Angelina.” Kilmer went on to describe Jolie as “more gorgeous,” “more wise,” “more tragic,” and “more magic” than other women and superstars.
Kilmer also touched on the complexity of getting to know people like Jolie.
He said, “Is it worth knowing people who require weeks of effort to understand even a little? Yes.”
After their fling ended, Jolie went on to co-star with Brad Pitt in Mr & Mrs Smith.
The two actors fell in love during filming, and their romance became one of the most famous in Hollywood.
They were together for 12 years and became known as one of the entertainment industry’s most powerful couples.
Kilmer’s memoir also touched on his own health battles.
In 2017, the actor revealed that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer. He underwent chemotherapy and other treatments, which he wrote about in his book.
Despite his cancer battle, Kilmer remains optimistic about his future.
In an interview with Good Morning America, he said, “I’m doing great. I feel a lot of love and gratitude. I’m working on my health every day.”
Kilmer also expressed his love for acting, saying that it’s something he’ll always be passionate about.
“I love acting. It’s still the fire that burns hot,” he said.
Throughout his career, Kilmer has appeared in a number of iconic films, including Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors.
He has also worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tom Cruise and Robert De Niro.
In recent years, Kilmer has taken on smaller roles and has focused on his health.
He has also been working on his memoir, which was released in April 2020.
Despite his fame and success, Kilmer has had his fair share of personal struggles. In addition to his cancer battle, he has also faced financial issues and a high-profile divorce from his ex-wife, Joanne Whalley.
However, Kilmer remains determined to stay positive and focused on the things he loves.
As for Jolie, she has continued to be a major force in Hollywood.
She has starred in a number of films and is also known for her humanitarian work.
In recent years, she has also become a producer and director.
