Former bodyguard of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham opened up about his experience working for the Hollywood stars before they split in 2016.
Billy, a former SAS Sergeant and Special Forces Instructor, had a “fantastic relationship” with Angelina and Brad, who were one of Hollywood’s most famous couples until their infamous divorce.
Praising the couple as “wonderful people”, Billy said: “I’ve learned as much from them as they’ve learned from me. I’m there to provide a service that keeps them and their families safe.” their families so they can have a dignified life.” and I did it.
“While waiting, I observed how they worked and learned about their work ethic and impeccable timing.” “They’re just normal people,” he continued. “Obviously they’re famous and in the public eye, but they’re also just real people, just like you and me.”
Billy explains how Brad, Angelina and their children will move around as a family while the actors film. The 58-year-old explained: “Whoever is filming is the ‘main’, so that’s who I’ll be around to take to filming and travel together.” Then, when they is safe and stable, I will go back and assist those who are not working and get them where they need to go.” As for the biggest lesson he learned from the stars, Billy said it was their “work ethic.” “Their time schedule is phenomenal,” he said. “They always make time for each other, for their children, for work and for charity and it’s a daily occurrence. I’m tired of watching them do it and they’ve never blamed any of them for it.” there.
“I learned a lot about work ethic and investing time and effort into work,” he added. However, it’s not all work and no play. The trio had a lot of fun together in their free time. “Backstage when we have time to sit and talk, you see how genuine they are and just laugh and joke and play pranks on each other,” Billy revealed. everybody. “
Billy, along with former sniper Richard French and former Royal Artillery sergeant Hannah May, ran rings around their opponents at Go Paintball London, demonstrating the exceptional abilities of the British army. Billy has a long history with BFBS, which launched its new UK line-up this week, including the new National Breakfast Show, the worldwide networked Drivetime show and the Showtime Show. evening from BFBS Northern Ireland.
For those who don’t know, BFBS is a military charity and media organization that entertains, informs, connects and supports the UK Armed Forces.
“My association with BFBS started right at the beginning of my military career in 1983.”“I remember as a child it was like a comforting blanket and a connection back home to family. It was amazing,” he said, adding: “After that, everywhere I served, BFBS was there.” Regarding the charity’s important work, he said: “It’s not just about serving members, it’s also about serving veterans. It brings them together and reminds them of great times.” that they’ve had in the military as well as for their families, it’s a great connection.”