Billy Bob Thornton Reveals Hollywood’s Treatment Of Taylor Sheridan

August 21, 2026 2:38 PM ET “Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan built an entertainment empire, but according to Billy Bob Thornton, Hollywood had very little to do with his success.Sheridan saw success in his role on “Sons of Anarchy,” but just as it seemed his career was on an upward trajectory, he realized it wasn’t. In an interview with Town & Country, Sheridan reflected on the fragility of his Hollywood career and the realization that despite his success, his income wasn’t secure.“I was homeless twice,” Sheridan said.“Holly­wood wasn’t nice to Taylor,” Thornton told the publication. Thornton went on to say that Hollywood’s treatment of Sheridan ultimately pushed him to move beyond the industry’s confines. “There’s something about being an outsider that drives you,” Thornton said.Sh