Meet Bruce Willis' Wife, Emma Heming Willis, A Model Turned Actress, Now An Entrepreneur And Mom

Die Hard icon Bruce Willis left his fans heartbroken when, back in 2022, he announced his decision to step down from his acting career due to serious health issues. For the unversed, Bruce Willis was first diagnosed with Aphasia, which later progressed to FTD (frontotemporal dementia). He has been dealing with this tragic health condition, and along with his fans' prayers, he also has strong support from his kids and wife, Emma Heming Willis.

Emma recently sat for an interview on the Good Morning America show, wherein she talked about her husband's health condition, revealing that now, they don't get days of Bruce being himself but just moments, and it was heartbreaking to hear. However, Emma has remained a strong pillar behind her husband, and she has authored the book, The Unexpected Journey, which is slated for release in a few months.

Bruce Willis' wife has taken the role of authorship, as she penned her experience of dealing with her husband's FTD

In this book, Emma talked about dealing with FTD, a condition, which she said she couldn't pronounce upon learning for the first time that her husband was dealing with. So, she had nothing to do but panic. However, through this book, she aims to raise awareness among those who deal with such a condition, which is caused by abnormalities in the temporal lobes of the brain, affecting communication, personality, and social awareness, among other aspects. As Emma now takes on the role of an author while being the caregiver to her husband, today, we'll take a look at her life. She is someone who has consistently excelled in each of her roles, demonstrating dedication and hard work.

Emma Heming's early life and the beginning of her career as a model

Emma Heming was born in Maltha, southern Italy, where she seemingly spent her childhood days. After Emma's parents parted ways, Emma moved to London with her mother. Being in London, Emma began to focus on her career and started modelling. If the reports are to be believed, Emma began her career by participating in the British morning television show The Big Breakfast's British Elle Supermodel competition, which she won. She was also reportedly a spokesmodel for Canadian lingerie retailer Le Senza and appeared in several commercials for prominent brands, including Dior Bronze, Escada, Gap, Garnier, Intimissimi, John Frieda, Palmers, and Redken.

Emma Heming was also the face of the covers of several major magazines, including Elle, Elle Décor, Glamour, Shape, Town & Country, and W. In 2005, she was placed in the 86th position of 'World's Most Beautiful Woman' by Maxim in their list of 100. Emma also participated in fashion shows with prominent brands, including Hervé Léger, John Galliano, Paco Rabanne, Christian Dior, Chanel, Maska, Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Emanuel Ungaro, Ralph Lauren, and Victoria's Secret.

Emma Heming's acting career and role as a businesswoman

Apart from her modelling career, Emma showcased her acting skills in films like Perfume (2001), Red 2 and Perfect Stranger; in the latter two, she actually worked with her husband, Bruce Willis. In 2012 and 2016, she collaborated with Bruce in his fragrance collections. Following her career in the glamour world, in 2014, she began writing her blog. Two years later, in 2016, she stepped into the role of an entrepreneur, founding her brand, Coco Baba, a vegan and chemical-free skin-care brand. In 2023, she also co-founded a wellness brand, Make Time with Helen Christoni. The brand sells supplements and vitamins focused on Brain health.

Emma Heming's role as a wife and a mother

Emma Heming met Bruce Willis in 2007 through mutual friends. The duo eventually came closer, and their love story bloomed. By that time, Bruce had already parted ways with Demi Moore. Their mutual love and respect forged something stronger between them, and they tied the knot in 2009. The couple has been blessed with two children, Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn. Apart from being a mom to two, Emma also proved to be a doting motherly figure for Bruce and Demi's children as well, so much so that the latter even once tagged the former as Bruce's 'true partner'. Emma and Bruce have been each other's biggest supporters, and now that the actor has been navigating this tragic health condition, Emma has taken the role of a caregiver in his life.

Emma Heming's recent revelation about her husband, Bruce Willis

In an interview on the Good Morning America show, Emma Heming added that when they first got to know about Bruce having FTD, she started panicking, and she felt her husband couldn't connect the dots, as he has been in good health overall. Emma stated that her husband's brain was failing him. She also shared that they have their ways of communicating with the actor, and now they don't get days, Bruce being himself, but just some moments. In the same conversation, Emma revealed how her husband had become a cold individual, despite being affectionate before. Recalling the moments before the diagnosis, Emma said:

"For someone who is very talkative and very engaged, he was just a little more quiet, and when the family would get together, he would just melt. He felt very removed and cold, which is not like Bruce, who is very warm and affectionate. Seeing him go to the complete opposite of that was alarming and scary."

Earlier reports claimed that Bruce Willis has been with his family members after his tragic health condition. Even when he was not keeping up well with his health, he continued to work to ensure his family's financial stability, which demonstrates his remarkable strength as an individual. In the same conversation, Emma mentioned that his conversation skills have gone completely, but he's very much there. She mentioned how his sparkly laughter transforms her, but as soon as those moments come, they just fade away.

What do you think about the incredible woman in Bruce Willis' life, Emma Heming?

Also Read: Bruce Willis And Emma Heming's Love Story, 20-Year Age Gap, Marriage, Kids And Dementia Diagnosis

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