United Kingdom, Nov. 18 -- Billy Bob Thornton's marriage to Angelina Jolie was "one of the greatest times" of his life.

The Armageddon star, 70, started dating the 50-year-old actress after meeting her on the set of their 2009 movie Pushing Tin and they wed in 2000, but the marriage didn't last and they divorced in 2003. However, Billy Bob looks back on their relationship fondly and admits they are still very good friends after going through a "really civilized" break-up.

He told Rolling Stone magazine: "Angelina and I had a great time together. That was one of the greatest times of my life.

"She and I are still very, very close friends. And that was the one that ended up being a really civilized break-up. We simply split up because ou...