Billy Bob Thornton opened up about his surprisingly strict diet on Howie Mandel's podcast, citing allergies, a rare blood type and childhood health quirks as the reason his plate looks different. Read on to discover the full story!
On the May 5 episode of Howie Mandel Does Stuff the 70-year-old actor explained he cannot tolerate wheat or dairy and that he has AB-negative blood — a type the article notes is found in less than 1% of Americans, per the Red Cross. He linked the blood type to reduced digestive enzymes and persistent stomach issues, and said these factors pushed him to cut many common foods from his routine.