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A Chance Encounter and Rekindled Hope
Following his divorce from Demi Moore, Bruce Willis reportedly believed another significant romance was unlikely until he encountered Emma Heming, a model from Malta, at their shared personal trainer’s gym in 2007. This marked the beginning of their enduring love story.
Willis reflected on a decade of being single and “unhappy” in a 2009 interview, admitting he was in a “dark place” after his previous relationship. He confessed to W Magazine, “I spent the last 10 years single and, for the most part, unhappy…In a dark place. I never thought that being with someone else was the answer. I would say, ‘I’m alone, but I’m not lonely.’ But I was just kidding myself.”
However, his perspective shifted upon meeting Heming, who is 23 years his junior. He noted that his life became “much happier” as their relationship progressed.
Beachside Nuptials
The couple exchanged vows on March 21, 2009, in a beachside ceremony at their Turks and Caicos residence. Their wedding was attended by Willis’ daughters – Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah – and his former wife, Demi Moore, accompanied by her then-husband, Ashton Kutcher.
Unconditional Love and Enduring Commitment
In December 2024, marking 17 years together, Heming publicly expressed her “unconditional love” for Willis, acknowledging the challenges posed by his health condition. She shared on social media, “I feel blessed to know it, and it’s because of him,” emphasizing her unwavering commitment: “I’d do it all over again and again in a heartbeat.”
Advocacy for Brain Health
Following Bruce Willis’s diagnoses of aphasia and later dementia, Emma Heming became an advocate for brain health. She co-founded Make Time Wellness, a supplement company concentrating on brain health and prenatal wellness, and launched the Make Time Podcast.
Heming emphasized the importance of raising awareness, stating in a 2023 interview with E! News, “It’s important to use our voices, because through action, awareness and conversation, that creates change.”