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Emma Heming delivers ‘heavy’ message amid husband Bruce Willis’ health battle

Emma Heming delivers ‘heavy’ message amid husband Bruce Willis’ health battle

Emma Heming is truly a superwoman, with raising two daughters, becoming a published author, and caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia. The Die Hard actor was diagnosed with the illness in February 2023, a year after his family revealed he was suffering from aphasia.  Since then, Emma has been incredibly open about the joys and pitfalls of being a caregiver and is on a mission to help others in the same position. WATCH: Emma Hemming delivers ‘heavy’ message amid husband Bruce Willis’ health battle The former model took to Instagram to deliver a “heavy” message about the importance of supporting a caregiver, ahead of National Caregivers Day on February 21.  “So many of you want to know how you can best support someone who is a caregiver in your life,” she began, addressing her audience of almost a million followers.  “I was thinking about it, and instead of saying to the caregiver, ‘If there’s anything I can do, please let me know’, which is so kind and comes from such a loving …

Emma Heming details how decision to reveal Bruce Willis’ FTD diagnosis impacted two young daughters

Emma Heming details how decision to reveal Bruce Willis’ FTD diagnosis impacted two young daughters

Emma Heming is committed to speaking candidly about her experience supporting husband Bruce Willis through his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) battle, and what that looks like for their family. Ever since the Die Hard actor’s family first disclosed his diagnosis, his wife has become a steadfast advocate for the FTD community, including those diagnosed with it and those who are their caregivers. Last week, the Make Time Wellness co-founder attended the AFTD 2024 Education Conference, and spoke with Susan Dickinson, CEO of The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, about her decision to publicly disclose news of Bruce’s condition. You may also likeWATCH: Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming and their daughters make prayer for FTD community Thinking about their kids, Emma shared: “I never wanted our daughters to think that this was some kind of family secret that we have to keep,” adding: “I felt like it was very important for us to come out and say what it was.” She continued: “I wanted them to see us go out and raise awareness, and on a global scale, …

Emma Heming Willis towers over step-daughter Tallulah – see their Bruce Willis tribute

Emma Heming Willis towers over step-daughter Tallulah – see their Bruce Willis tribute

As it’s Pulp Fiction’s 30th anniversary, stars of the famous film gathered to celebrate in a joyous reunion, including Uma Thurman, John Travolta, and Samuel L. Jackson.  While Bruce Willis couldn’t be there in person, the 69-year-old was well-represented as his daughter Tallulah and wife Emma took to the red carpet.  © Kayla OaddamsEmma towered over her step daughter The duo took to the red carpet, with step mom Emma towering over the 30-year-old. The 45-year-old mom of two was clearly wearing heels, while it didn’t look like Tallulah was. There’s certainly a height gap between the two, as former model Emma is 5 foot 8, while Tallulah is 5 foot 3. Emma and Tallulah were sure to pay tribute to Bruce, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023, and the iconic film. Emma opted for a sleek suit, similar to what Vincent Vega wore. Meanwhile, Tallulah wore a hat with her father’s name on it, to make sure he was remembered at the event. © Gilbert FloresEmma and Tallulah put on a united …

Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming mark milestone anniversary with rare loved-up photo

Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming mark milestone anniversary with rare loved-up photo

Just two days after Bruce Willis celebrated his 69th birthday, he marked 15 years of wedded bliss with his wife Emma Heming Willis, and they’re just as loved up as ever. Emma, 45, took to Instagram with a sweet throwback photograph of the pair leaning in for a kiss and remarked upon the hardships they’d faced to get to this point. “Today marks our 15th wedding anniversary! And today, I can make a choice. I can wallow in sorrow or I can celebrate it. I call this the ‘remarkable reframe’,” she astutely penned, sharing that she considered their marriage to now be at its strongest.  You may also likeBruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming shares frustration at treatment of her husband “What I know is there is so much to celebrate. Our union and connection is probably stronger than ever. We have two bright, fun and healthy daughters. We have a family unit that is built on mutual respect and admiration.” “And simply, I just love and adore the man I married. I’m so proud of what …

Bruce Willis’s wife Emma Heming gives health update on actor after frontotemporal dementia ‘scare stories’

Bruce Willis’s wife Emma Heming gives health update on actor after frontotemporal dementia ‘scare stories’

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter The wife of Bruce Willis has given a health update on the actor after reports he is living ‘without joy’ following his dementia diagnosis. Emma Heming said she wanted to debunk false narratives about how her husband is living, after she was “clickbaited” by a headline about her family. Heming said the action star still lives a life of “love, connection, joy and happiness” following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD is an umbrella term for a group of dementias which mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for such things as personality, behaviour, language and speech, according to Dementia UK. In a video on Instagram, she said: “The headline basically says there is no more joy in my husband. “Now, I can just tell you, that is far from the truth. “I need society – …

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming breaks silence on reports of husband having ‘no joy’ amid dementia battle

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming breaks silence on reports of husband having ‘no joy’ amid dementia battle

Emma Heming Willis recently took a stand to correct misconceptions surrounding her husband, Bruce Willis’s condition, following reports suggesting that the 68-year-old Die Hard star no longer experiences joy amid his battle with dementia.  In a passionate video message shared on Instagram, Emma addressed the distressing claim head-on, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of life after such a diagnosis. Emma, 45, encountered a headline that starkly declared her husband devoid of joy, a statement she vehemently disputes. “The headline basically says there is no more joy in my husband. Now, I can just tell you, that is far from the truth,” she asserted.  Emma’s message challenges the bleak outlook often associated with neurocognitive diseases, emphasizing that a diagnosis does not mark the end of happiness or meaningful experiences. In her candid response, Emma spoke about the complex emotional landscape her family navigates as Bruce deals with frontotemporal dementia.  While acknowledging the presence of “grief and sadness,” she also highlighted the profound “love, connection, and joy” that persists in their lives. “That’s where we are,” …

Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Heming Says Narrative There Is ‘No More Joy’ in Their Lives ‘Is Far From the Truth’

Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Heming Says Narrative There Is ‘No More Joy’ in Their Lives ‘Is Far From the Truth’

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, says any insinuation that their lives are devoid of joy amid the Die Hard star’s dementia battle is “far from the truth.” On Sunday, the 45-year-old model took to her personal Instagram to share a video expressing her frustration after she was “clickbaited” by an article about her husband, 68, and their family while scrolling social media. “It’s Sunday morning and I’m triggered,” Emma says as she starts the video, explaining the “clickbait” article situation to her 925,000 followers. “The headline basically says there is no more joy in my husband. Now, I can just tell you, that is far from the truth.” Emma’s video is in reference to her husband’s February 2023 diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) — a condition connected to dementia that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain and impacts a personality’s personality, behavior and language, according to Mayo Clinic.  In the year since Bruce’s diagnosis, Emma — as well as Bruce’s older children  — have spent much of their time using their …

Bruce Willis’ daughters react as he smiles ear-to-ear in loved-up photo from Emma Heming

Bruce Willis’ daughters react as he smiles ear-to-ear in loved-up photo from Emma Heming

Emma Heming Willis has her sweetheart Bruce Willis on her mind this Valentine’s Day and everyday. The Die Hard actor’s wife is always proud to share the couple’s love with the world through her social media, as she did this Valentine’s Day with an adorable photo of the two. The pair started dating in 2007 after meeting at their trainer’s gym, and tied the knot in 2009; they have since welcomed daughters Mabel Ray, 11, and Evelyn Penn, eight. Bruce is also a dad to daughters Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 30, who he shares with Demi Moore, his wife from 1987 to 2000. WATCH: Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming look so in love in throwback video Emma took to Instagram Wednesday and shared a throwback photo from a trip with her husband to what appears to be Niagara Falls. The snap sees them posing in cozy winter gear with the Rainbow International Bridge (which connects New York and Ontario, Canada) behind them, and Bruce has his smile pressed against his wife’s cheek. …

Emma Heming Willis, Helena Christoni Launch Make Time Podcast

Emma Heming Willis, Helena Christoni Launch Make Time Podcast

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Brain health is top of mind for Emma Heming Willis and Helen Christoni, the co-founders of women’s wellness brand Make Time. After debuting the company last year with supplements for the brain, body and beauty, the duo are channeling their philosophy into their first podcast and launching today on Amazon. In their latest venture, Willis (the wife of Bruce Willis) and Christoni pick the minds of inspiring women to find out how they prioritize their “me” moments. For its debut episode, Make Time’s inaugural guest is celebrity-loved aesthetics expert Dr. Barbara Sturm, known for creating the “vampire facial” that infuses patients’ plasma-rich platelets (PRP) into skincare. Twenty years after pioneering the treatment, the orthopedics specialist-turned-beauty expert shares her tips with Make Time’s co-hosts on how to follow an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, carving out moments for simple health and skin-care routines and more. Sturm encourages listeners not to “feel bullied by the [beauty] industry …

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming marks ‘hard’ 16-year anniversary with actor

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming marks ‘hard’ 16-year anniversary with actor

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Emma Heming Willis has admitted “anniversaries are hard” in an emotional Instagram post as she marked 16 years with her husband Bruce Willis. Earlier this year, Willis’s family announced that the Die Hard actor’s previous diagnosis of the cognitive condition aphasia had developed into frontotemporal dementia. Marking the years they’ve spent together, the British model, 45, took to Instagram on Wednesday (27 December) to share photos of her and Willis, 68, in a tropical getaway. In one of the photos, Willis is seen kissing her husband on the cheek and in another, the pair can be seen embracing. “16 years with this special man. My love and adoration for him only grows,” the caption on the post said. She also shared an update on Instagram stories about how she’s been feeling as Willis battles with dementia. Speaking to fans , she said: “How …