You must have seen Bill Bob Thornton’s films growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s. He is known for his roles in films such as Armageddon (1998) and A Simple Plan (1998).
Besides his successful career, what does his personal life look like? Did you know that he has been married six times?
It is also interesting for people to know about Pietra Dawn Cherniak, his fourth wife. Who is Pietra Dawn Cherniak? Let’s find out in this article.
| Real Name | Pietra Dawn Cherniak |
| Date of Birth | 9 February 1970 |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Occupation | Playboy Model and Actress |
| Spouse | Billy Bob Thornton, |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Childhood & Age
Pietra Dawn Cherniak was born in Santa Monica, California, USA, on 9 February 1970. She is currently 54 years old. Her family moved to Russia when she was young.
Unfortunately, she did not provide any details about her parents and siblings. Similarly, she did not provide any details about her education.
Professional Life
Pietra Dawn Cherniak is an actress and a Playboy model. According to IMDb, she worked in the 1996 TV series Sling Blade. Pietra Dawn Thornton also participated in an episode of the acclaimed documentary series titled “E! True Hollywood Story” in 2005.
However, she became famous after she hooked up and married one of Hollywood’s Star, Billy Bob Thornton, in 1992.
Additionally, she caused controversy by posing naked for a 1998 Playboy magazine cover. She posed naked as an act of defiance and raised awareness about domestic violence.
She made this decision after experiencing domestic violence during her marriage with her husband.
Pietra Dawn Cherniak’s Net Worth
According to Naija News, Pietra Dawn Cherniak’s Net Worth is approximately to be around $1 million, as of 2024. She earns this wealth throughout her Playboy modeling and acting career.
Marriage & Divorce
Pietra Dawn Cherniak and Billy Bob Thornton started dating in 1992 after meeting outside an Italian restaurant in LA. They hit it off and dated for a year before get the married on 18 February 1993. Their wedding was a private ceremony to which the couple invited family and friends.
However, the marriage ended in April 1997, with Cherniak accusing Thornton of spousal abuse, sometimes in front of his children.
Children
Pietra Dawn Cherniak has two sons with her ex-husband, Billy Bob Thornton. They welcomed their first baby son, William Langston Thornton, on 27 June 1993. Their second child, Harry James Thornton, born on 19 June 1994.
Harry James Thorton, now 30 years old, is a real estate agent and prop master. Initially, he worked as a property master in the Motion Picture Industry. He has worked as a prop master on various Hollywood films, including Goliath and S.W.A.T.
Harry has also appeared on popular reality TV shows, such as Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules. William Langston Thornton is 31 years old. He lives a private life, and not much is known about him. 
Her ex-husband is among the 13 Most Divorced Celebrities
Pietra Dawn’s ex-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, has had 6 wives in his marital life. The actor has no luck with marriage life in his six marriages. He has been divorced five times. According to CNBC, Billy’s five divorces ranked him among the most divorced celebrities worldwide.
In 1978, he married Melissa Lee Gatlin. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980. The second marriage to Toni Lawrence lasted only two years, from 1986 to 1988.
Following that, he married American actress Cynda Williams from 1990 to 1992. His fourth wife was Pietra Dawn Cherniak. They were married for four years, but Pietra filed for divorce in 1997.
After that, he married his fifth wife, Angelina Jolie, in 2000. The pair’s marriage lasted three years before they split in 2003. Then Billy started dating makeup effects crew member Connie Angland in 2003, and they tied the knot on 22 October 2014 in Los Angeles.
