In September 2008 governor Bill Richardson revealed he would like Val to replace him in the role when he steps down in 2011. Governor Richardson counts Val's being a New Mexican and a successful actor as attributes and believes he would make a fine candidate.
After 50 Cent was accused of trying to kill his son and ex-girlfriend by arson, he bought a 1965 Chevy Impala for his Streets of Blood in Louisiana co-star Val Kilmer. The two share a love of vintage cars.
Val has had relationships with the following women:
Jaycee Gossett (businesswoman; dated 1998)
Cindy Crawford (model; dated 1996)
Drew Barrymore (actress; dated 1995)
Ellen Barkin (actress; dated 1984)
Val: (on his friendship with 50 Cent) He (also) gave me a 1965 convertible. He knows how close I am with my kids ... it was actually cruel that he would take over as the centrepiece of their affections with an object ... Curtis, you may have been shot nine times and you may be the number one rapper on Earth, but I know where you live. I'm going to wait until you're asleep, and you're going to wake up screaming, buddy.
Val Kilmer: The trick to being a good actor is getting so involved in your character that the camera disappears, the 50 bored guys eating doughnuts disappear, friends disappear. To get to that point when you don't have to think about it, you're just acting and reacting in those circumstances.
Val Kilmer: Big movies are fun and it's great to fly on private jets and make a lot of money and all the things that are connected with Hollywood, but they take a lot of your own life.