The actress Rumer Willisdaughter of renowned Hollywood actors Bruce Willis and Demi Mooreexpressed gratitude for the close relationship his parents maintain despite their divorce 24 years ago.
Speaking exclusively to People during the Los Angeles premiere of his upcoming film Trail of VengeanceWillis praised his famous parents for being an example in raising a stepfamily.
“I am very grateful. I think one of the most beautiful things to witness about my parents’ relationship is your love and support for each other“said Rumer, 36, who has an 18-month-old daughter named Louetta with her ex-partner Derek Richard Thomas.
Bruce Willis69 years old, and Demi Moore61, have three daughters in common: Rumer, Scout (33) and Tallulah (30). Furthermore, the protagonist of Die Hard He has two daughters, Mabel Ray (12) and Evelyn Penn (10), with his current wife Emma Heming Williswhom she married in 2009.
The eldest Willis-Moore highlighted the family unity they have managed to maintain. “We are going to dinner at Emma’s house with the girls and we are family,” he said. “Family may look different in many ways, but it’s about what it means”.
The artist emphasized the importance of how her mother presents herself to all of her sisters, including her younger sisters.
The eldest Willis daughter praised her parents for never pitting their children against each other, as she observed was the case with the parents of her best friends when she was young in Idaho. “I’ve never had to split a holiday. We never had to split family vacationsChristmas or birthdays,” he said.
“I think that many times, It’s just about our own ego.. If you put your kids first, if you’re fighting with that person and you can’t let go of anything for your child, that’s on you. That’s how I feel about it. And I know it’s challenging at times.”
As for her own co-parenting experience with her ex-partner Derek, she stated that they remain very close.
“Derek is my best friend and that hasn’t changed.. We have found an amazing way to maintain our friendship and loving co-parenting relationship. And I think we are both very happy to be able to have that for ourselves, as well as for Lou,” he said after their separation.
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore married on November 21, 1987. and they finalized their divorce in October 2000.
Over the years, the couple has spoken fondly of each other and posed for multiple family photos at gatherings.
In February 2021, Moore revealed that the family had been quarantined together during the pandemic.
In an interview with Naomi Campbell for her YouTube series No Filter with Naomithe actress of The substance He described the experience as “truly a blessing”, highlighting how it allowed them to re-evaluate what is important and what needs attention.
In a more recent update on the health of Bruce Williswho was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Demi Moore He reported that his condition is “stable.”
During an award presentation at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival, Moore commented: “The disease is what it is. I think you have to be in a deep and real acceptance of what that is.”.
The family has adopted a positive and resilient attitude towards Bruce’s health problems.
“What I always encourage is to just meet them where they are. When you hold on to what was, I think it’s a losing game. But when you show up to meet them where they are, there is great beauty and sweetness“Demi pointed out about the approach that she always exhorts her daughters.
The actor’s family announced for the first time that he had been diagnosed with aphasia in the spring of 2022. Months later, Demi Moore revealed that the condition of Bruce Willis had progressed to FTD.
In a statement shared on social media in February 2023, the star of Ghost He expressed the family’s gratitude for the support received and explained the progression of the diagnosis.
“Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just a symptom of the illness Bruce faces,” Moore wrote at the time. “While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis”.
Bruce Willis retired from acting following his initial diagnosis of aphasia in 2022. Since then, the family has been open about their condition, seeking to raise awareness about FTD and showing how they are handling the situation with love and unity.