Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Emma Heming on Holidays with Bruce Willis Amid Dementia
Emma Heming Willis, married to actor Bruce Willis, talked about how they celebrate holidays now that Bruce has dementia.
She said it's different but still joyous.
They adapt old traditions and make new memories.
Emma shared that while it can be hard, there is still happiness and laughter.
She also mentioned that their life is simple and focused on being present with Bruce.
Emma has two daughters with Bruce, and he has three more from a previous marriage.
She gave advice to other families dealing with dementia, encouraging them to find joy in the new way of celebrating.
Emma Heming Willis discusses adapting holiday celebrations due to Bruce Willis's dementia.
She describes the holidays as joyous but different, focusing on new traditions and memories.
Emma advises other caregivers to find happiness and laughter despite the challenges.
Their home life is simple, emphasizing connection and presence over busy schedules.
Bruce Willis has five children: Mabel and Evelyn with Emma, and Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah with ex-wife Demi Moore.
- Who
- Emma Heming Willis and Bruce Willis
- What
- Adapting holiday celebrations due to Bruce's dementia
- When
- During the holiday season
- Where
- Los Angeles, at the End Well 2025 conference
- Why
- To share their experience and advice on managing holidays with dementia
- Bruce Willis's Condition
- Aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
- Emma Heming's Marital Status
- Married to Bruce Willis since 2009
- Children with Bruce Willis
- Mabel (13) and Evelyn (11)
- Bruce Willis's Other Children
- Rumer (37), Scout (34), and Tallulah (31) with Demi Moore
- Event Mentioned
- End Well 2025 conference in Los Angeles
- Emma's Perspective on Holidays
- Joyous but different due to Bruce's condition
- Emma's Advice for Caregivers
- Adapt traditions and find joy in new memories