The Unbelievable Val Kilmer-Angelina Jolie Jet Ride Story—Exposed After His Death!

The passing of Val Kilmer at 65 this week has left fans mourning the loss of the iconic actor, known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors. In the wake of his death, an old, peculiar story shared by Kilmer on social media has resurfaced, sparking renewed interest and reflection on the actor’s colorful life and relationships, particularly with Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie.

In 2017, Kilmer took to Twitter (now X) to recount an odd, and somewhat humorous, encounter with Jolie—a story so bizarre that many fans were initially skeptical of its authenticity. “Once Angelina Jolie gave me a ride home on a jet. I surprised her by filling it w/gardenias. She’d also brought a French actor. He was mad,” Kilmer wrote, leaving followers in disbelief.

The tweet, which now feels even more poignant in the wake of Kilmer’s death, was met with playful responses from his fans. One user, @odusmykal, skeptically replied, “Pics or it never happened…” To which Kilmer, ever the jokester, fired back, “I swear. I have pictures of us in Morocco, how would that be?” Kilmer’s quick-witted responses and the candidness of the story only fueled the intrigue.

The Twitter exchange continued with fans probing further, including @SussanFordham, who jokingly asked, “lol, Val, were you mad too when she bought him along?” Kilmer, ever the charmer, responded with humor, saying, “I didn’t mind cause he had to work harder and I’ve known her for a while… pre-Brad days.” The banter continued, with one fan asking if Kilmer and Jolie had dated. Kilmer, always self-aware, quipped, “No, we’re just friends. We kissed once in an elevator. But who hasn’t?”

These lighthearted exchanges hint at a deeper connection between Kilmer and Jolie, one that began on the set of the 2004 film Alexander, in which they portrayed the parents of Alexander the Great. Though the rumors of a romance between the two never materialized, Kilmer had confessed in his 2020 memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry, that he had a serious crush on Jolie during their time working together.

“I couldn’t wait to kiss Angie, buy her a Gulfstream jet and have a V+J painted in rainbow glory on the tail,” Kilmer wrote in his memoir. He went on to describe Jolie at the time as a figure of mystery and allure, especially in her role as a mother after adopting her first child, Maddox. Kilmer’s admiration for her beauty and strength was clear, and he even went so far as to ask Alexander director Oliver Stone to add flashbacks of their on-screen characters in a romantic light. “He didn’t pick up on the humor,” Kilmer recalled, though his fondness for Jolie was evident.

In his memoir, Kilmer also opened up about his emotional vulnerability, especially regarding his breakup with actress Daryl Hannah, which he admitted was the most painful heartache of his life. “Lord knows I’ve suffered heartache. But Daryl was by far the most painful of all,” he wrote, sharing that he cried every single day for half a year following their split.

Kilmer’s candidness in sharing both the whimsical and painful sides of his life is part of what made him such a beloved figure. Whether it was a humorous anecdote about a ride home on a jet with Angelina Jolie or his raw reflections on love and heartbreak, Kilmer never shied away from showing his true self to his fans.

As fans and fellow actors alike continue to mourn his passing, these stories and his unforgettable performances will live on, a testament to the multifaceted life of a man who was as complex and intriguing as the characters he portrayed on screen.