Last Updated on February 29, 2024
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Bruce Willis has been on the headlines in the recent past for all but unfortunate reasons. Things began to go downhill for the veteran actor in 2022 when he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a stroke-related cognitive disorder that interferes with a person’s ability to interpret instructions and communicate coherently.
As the disease impairs the very skills that are central to acting, Willis had no choice but to retire from his life-long career. His family released a statement on February 16, 2023, indicating that his health condition had deteriorated considerably since he was first diagnosed with the cognitive disorder.
However, it turns out that Bruce Willis wasn’t just endowed with fantastic acting skills. He’s also blessed with a supportive family committed to providing him with the much-needed care even as he battles the degenerative cognitive disorder.
Willis’ wife has especially been a central pillar in nurturing him through the sunset years of his career. Below is everything we know about the legendary actor’s wife.
Who Is Bruce Willis?
Bruce Willis is an American retired actor who’s one of the most recognizable faces in the film industry.
Willis began acting in the early-80s. He earned initial attention for his outstanding performance on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1985 – 1989) before gaining mainstream recognition for his role in the Die Hard film franchise (1988 – 2013).
Willis had appeared in over 100 films and television shows by his retirement in 2022. His other noteworthy credits include Pulp Fiction (1994), The Fifth Element (1997), Armageddon (1998), Tears of the Sun (2003), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), and Moonrise Kingdom (2012).
Bruce Willis also dabbled in music during his acting career. He released his debut album, titled ‘The Return of Bruno,’ in 1987 and later followed with two more albums over the next decade.
Who Is Bruce Willis Married To?
Bruce Willis is married to Emma Frances Heming, a British-American model.
Besides modeling, Heming has worked as a brand ambassador for numerous companies around the world. She has also graced a few films and television shows over the years.
Emma Heming’s Early Life and Education Background
Emma Heming was born on June 18, 1978, in Malta. She’s 45 years old and 23 years younger than her husband Bruce, who was born on March 19, 1955.
Heming’s mother is an Indo-Guyanese woman known as Zorina Heming. Her father’s identity is unknown, except that he’s English.
It’s unclear if Emma Heming has siblings or not, as she doesn’t talk so much about them. Her education background is also rather obscure.
However, we know that the model spent the first few years of her childhood in North London before moving to California in the United States. So, she probably went to local English schools for her elementary and secondary school education before proceeding to college in the U.S.
Emma Heming’s Career Information
Emma Heming’s modeling career goes way back to the early ’90s. Heming contested in and eventually won the “British Elle Supermodel” competition hosted on the UK morning television programme The Big Breakfast. She was subsequently discovered by Lorrain Ashton model agency.
Heming later became a spokesmodel for various renowned companies. One of these was the Canadian lingerie store La Senza. She also appeared in commercials for many brands worldwide, such as Dior Bronze, Garnier, John Freida, Redken, and Escada.
Heming’s modeling career also includes featuring on the covers of several magazines. These include Elle España (Spanish edition), Magazine Elle (French edition), Elle Türkiye (Turkish edition), and Elle Décor. Others are Glamour, Town and Country, W, and Shape.
Emma has also walked the runway for numerous high-profile fashion shows, including Chanel, Christian Dior, Herve Leger, Ralph Lauren, and John Galliano. Other renowned fashion shows the model has walked the runway for are Thierry Mugler, Paco Rabanne, Emanuel Ungaro, Valentino, and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Like many successful models, Emma Heming has also dipped her toes in acting.
Heming made her major television debut as a model in the television special The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2001. The same year, she made her film debut as model #3 in the movie Perfume.
Heming portrayed a Girl at Club in a 2006 episode of the comedy-drama television series Entourage, titled “Three’s Company.” She subsequently portrayed Donna in the neo-noir psychological thriller film ‘Perfect Stranger’ and Nethew in the magical realism comedy film ‘The Comebacks,’ all in 2007. Her most recent film appearance was as Kelly in the 2013 action comedy film ‘Red 2.’
Emma Heming and Bruce Willis’ Relationship Journey
Emma Heming and Bruce Willis met in 2007 via mutual trainer Gunnar Peterson’s gym. The chemistry between them clicked almost instantly.
However, the twosome succeeded in keeping their relationship under wraps for the next couple of months. It wasn’t until January 2008 that the couple made their first joint appearance. This was at the Sundance Film Festival during the premiere of the movie ‘What Just Happened?’
Willis would later reminisce of the earlier days of their relationship during a 2009 interview with W magazine. He said “We went on one date, on the Friday before Emma was getting ready to move back to New York, and then we fell mad crazy in love.”
After dating for about two years, Emma and Bruce officially tied the knot on March 21, 2009. The lovebirds chose Bruce’s home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos, as the venue for their picturesque wedding ceremony.
Although the setting was rather private, the ceremony attracted celebrities from far and wide. Among the noteworthy guests was actress and Willis’ ex-wife Demi Moore and her then-husband Aston Kutcher.
Emma Heming and Bruce Willis have two kids together, all daughters. The couple welcomed their first child, Mabel Ray, on April 1, 2012. Their second child, Evelyn Penn, arrived on May 5, 2014.
Heming also plays stepmom to Willis’ three daughters with his ex-wife Demi Moore. They include Rumer Willis, Tallulah Willis, and Scout LaRue Willis.
Other Fun Facts About Emma Heming
Emma Heming stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 116 pounds. Unlike her husband, Heming has never been married before.
However, the model was in a committed relationship with American entrepreneur Brent Bolthouse before meeting Willis. The couple broke off their engagement as Emma’s heart began to drift towards her newfound partner – Bruce.