Billy Bob Thornton Says ‘Hollywood Wasn’t Nice’ to Taylor Sheridan Before Texas Accepted Him
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In an interview with Town & Country, Billy Bob Thornton revealed that Hollywood did not initially accept Taylor Sheridan. Thornton explained that there is something about being an outsider that drives individuals. Prior to his breakout success with the "Yellowstone" franchise, Sheridan had struggled as an actor, experiencing homelessness twice and living in his car for six months.
Despite this, he chose to continue pursuing his dream. His breakthrough came when he landed a role on "Sons of Anarchy" at the age of 38, but he later shifted his focus to writing. Thornton noted that Sheridan's success in Texas is a result of the ranch community's acceptance of him, as he is a genuine cowboy rather than just going through the motions for tourists.
Sheridan has leveraged this acceptance to produce various series, such as "The Madison" and "Lioness," without having to commute to Los Angeles. Notable actors Michelle Pfeiffer and Helen Mirren have praised Sheridan's ranch-based approach, with Pfeiffer stating that she was immediately drawn to the unique environment and Mirren describing it as a culture shock.
Sheridan takes full advantage of his Texas base, handling the practical aspects of filming, including wrangling horses, while focusing on writing and editing at his Bosque Ranch.
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