**Billy Bob Thornton's Unexpected Cameo on The Big Bang Theory**
Throughout its 12 season run, The Big Bang Theory had several memorable guest-stars.
Among the very top of that list includes Billy Bob Thornton. In the following, we're going to take a look at how his unlikely cameo took place, and what got him on the sitcom's radar.
**Billy Bob Thornton's Condition for Appearing on the Show**
Billy Bob Thornton's Statement About His Mother Loving The Big Bang Theory Got Him On The Show
Looking at his resume, few could've predicted Billy Bob Thornton's appearance on The Big Bang Theory. The way it came about was completely random. During a red carpet interview, the actor revealed that The Big Bang Theory was his mom's favorite show.
This prompted Chuck Lorre to reach out, in an attempt to secure the actor for a cameo.
Billy Bob Thornton recalls, "I said in an interview that my mom’s favorite show was The Big Bang Theory. So [exec producer] Chuck Lorre got a hold of my manager and said, ‘Would you consider doing a guest spot for your mom?' And I said absolutely, because I’ll do anything for my mom."
Of course, keeping such a debut a secret is not easy task.
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