Pietra Thornton: The Beginning
Years Together: 1993-1997
Duration: 4 years
Thornton’s third marriage was to Pietra Dawn Cherniak, a model and Playboy centerfold. The two met in the early 1990s, and their relationship progressed quickly. They married in 1993, and soon after, they started a family. Together, they had two sons, William and Harry James Thornton.

This marriage marked a more personal chapter for Thornton as he transitioned into fatherhood, balancing his growing career with family life. Pietra supported him through these years, and they appeared to be building a stable life together.