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Emma Heming Willis reflects on meeting Bruce Willis and dementia advocacy
Emma Heming Willis has shared reflections on her relationship with husband Bruce Willis, recalling their first meeting at a gym in 2005. She noted that at the time, she was engaged to someone else and was not a significant fan of action movies, though she admired his charisma and warmth.
The couple began dating in 2008, married in 2009, and share two daughters, Mabel and Evelyn. Willis also has three daughters from his previous marriage to Demi Moore.
Following Bruce Willis's diagnoses of aphasia in 2022 and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, Emma Heming Willis has become an advocate for dementia awareness and caregiving. She also spoke about the emotional challenges of celebrating her 50th birthday while navigating these family health struggles.