Emma Heming Willis is doing the very best she can.
Weeks after Bruce Willis’ wife of 16 years shared that the Die Hard star is living separately from her and their daughters Mabel Willis, 13, and Evelyn Willis, 11, she maintained that it was the best possible choice for their family as Bruce, 70, lives with frontotemporal dementia.
“It was a hard decision for us but that was the safest and best decision, not just for Bruce but also for our two young girls,” Emma explained during a Sept. 9 appearance on Good Morning America. “It’s really not up for a debate.”
The 47-year-old shared insight into her family’s living situation in order to peel back the curtain on the inner lives of caregivers, but she knew it would spark controversy.
“I’m not going to take a vote on that,” she maintained. “Now I know that Bruce has the best care, 100 percent of the time. His needs are met 100 percent of the time.”
Indeed, the The Unexpected Journey author hoped that her honesty in caring for Bruce—also dad to Rumer Willis, 37, Scout Willis, 34 and Tallulah Willis, 31, with ex Demi Moore—would make caregivers in the world, particularly those caring for loved ones with FTD, feel seen.
“Caregivers are so judged,” she explained. “It just goes to show that people sometimes have an opinion versus really having the experience. You have to do what is right for your family and what is going to keep your loved ones safe as well as your young children.”
After Bruce was diagnosed in late 2022—his family publicly shared his diagnosis the following February—Emma felt completely alone in terms of where to begin caring for him, which is why she decided to write her memoir, which hits shelves today, Sept. 9.
“When we received Bruce’s diagnosis, we left that appointment with no hope, no road map,” she recalled. “It was nothing. To leave with no support, no guidance. It’s not just happening to me, it’s happening to so many. Over the years I’ve been able to put these incredible experts and specialists around our family and that is how The Unexpected Journey was born.”
For a deeper look into Bruce and Emma’s family, keep reading…
Blended Family
Bruce Willis stepped out with wife Emma Hemming Willis to celebrate the release of ex Demi Moore's 2019 memoir Inside Out. He was joined by his three daughters with the G.I. Jane actress, Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis.
Adventure Is Out There
In 2021, Bruce and Emma went on a hike with their daughters Evelyn Willis and Mabel Willis.
Big 7-0
In March 2025, Demi posted this family photo of herself with Bruce and Tallulah. "Quality time with our BW," she wrote in celebration of the actor's 70th birthday. "Who was feeling the love! Keep it pouring in!"
Heap of Love
Bruce received a big cuddle from his three oldest daughters and Demi in 2025.
Daddio's Little Girl
"Oh Daddio, to be loved by you is such a gift," Rumer wrote in an Instagram tribute to her father in March 2024. "You are the funniest, most tender, charming, out of this world silly talented and magical papa. Looking through these photos this morning I am just filled with the deepest gratitude that we chose to spend this life together. I am your first baby and man sometimes I wish I could be tiny enough to just cozy up on your chest again and laugh and cuddle you."
Tallulah's 30th Birthday
In February 2024, Demi shared this pic of her ex-husband with the youngest of the three daughters they share together, writing, "Showering our @buuski with love today on her 30th birthday."
"Grateful and Thankful"
In November 2023, the actor celebrated his first Thanksgiving since being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier that year. His wife Emma shared this photo from Bruce's 68th birthday party from March.
"I’m grateful and thankful to know this kind of love," she wrote. "Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving."
All Smiles
The actor posed with his ex-wife and their daughters Rumer and Tallulah backstage at his Comedy Central roast in 2018.
Three Generations
Bruce became a grandpa in April 2023 when Rumer welcomed a baby girl named Louetta.
Newest Addition
The entire family got together to celebrate the birth of Rumer's baby.
Backstage Buddies
Bruce had two special vistors when he starred in Broadway's Misery in 2016.
Broadway Bunch
The family showed up in full force to support Rumer's 2015 Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
Feeling Festive
"I put my camera on a ladder, set the timer, and crossed my fingers," Emma captioned this family Christmas photo. "Now that’s 2020 for you."
Movie Date
Bruce took his three oldest daughters to the Over the Hedge premiere in 2006.
Sweet Kisses
The dad of five shared a sweet moment with daughter Mabel.
Giving Back
Tallulah, Scout and Rumer joined their dad at a Bruce Willis Charity Foundation in 2005.
Dancing With the Fam
The family celebrated Rumer's Dancing With the Stars win with Val Chmerkovskiy.
Polaroid Memories
"What a privilege it is every day to be your daughter," Rumer captioned this throwback photo. "I love you so much. You are the coolest cat in town."
A Birthday to Remember
Emma rang in her 43rd birthday in 2021 with Bruce and their daughters, as well as Rumer and Demi.
'Tis the Season
The family spent Christmas 2022 together.
Star Status
Bruce was joined by mom Marlene and his three oldest daughters when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
Happy Haunts
The action star dressed up with Mabel and Evelyn on Halloween 2021.
Getting Silly
Tallulah jokingly captioned this photo of herself and dad Bruce making silly faces, "high drama club."
Snow Squad
Evelyn and Mabel hit the slopes during a family ski trip.
Gang's All Here
The family, including Demi's then-husband Ashton Kutcher, stepped out to watch Rumer in 2008's The House Bunny.
Disney Magic
Bruce and Emma took their kids to Walt Disney World in 2017.
Proud Parents
"First time performing in a play for these two!" Emma wrote on Instagram 2018. "Mabel played Molly and Evelyn as Sandy in an Off-off-off-off-off-off Broadway [winking emoji] production of Annie. The whole cast and production was stellar—Mom and Dad couldn’t be prouder."