Bruce Willis Cradles His Baby Granddaughter In First Photos Together Shared By Rumer Willis

Jun 29, 2023

Bruce Willis is best known for his time as an actor. Sadly, the star announced his retirement on March 30, 2022, but has since received plenty of support from his fans, friends, and family members. Bruce had been a pivotal figure in the acting world for more than 40 years, which is why fans and loved ones were left heartbroken when they heard the news that he was retiring. During his acting career, Bruce appeared in a variety of films and television shows. Some of his most popular films include "Pulp Fiction," "Armageddon," "The Sixth Sense," "Looper" and the "Die Hard" franchise.

Bruce has been married two times and is the father of five daughters. He first married actress Demi Moore in 1987, and the two had three daughters together: Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, and Tallulah Willis. Although the couple was regarded as a Hollywood powerhouse, they ended up divorcing in 2000 but have remained good friends and great co-parents ever since.

Rumer has gone on to become a star in her own right. Born on Aug. 16, 1988, Rumer grew up with a similar love for the entertainment industry, just like her famous parents. She has appeared in films and TV shows, including "Hostage," "The House Bunny," "Sorority Row," "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," and "90210."

With Bruce experiencing memory loss, among many other health bouts, the Willis household is in need of a light of joy in their lives. After a very public pregnancy, Rumer gave birth to her first daughter, as shared on her Instagram account. And when Bruce finally had the chance to meet his first grandchild, he was completely over the moon. Read on to learn more about the Willis family, Rumer’s pregnancy, and see the heartwarming photos of Bruce and his granddaughter!

The year 1987 is when Moore and Bruce’s former love story began. According to Us Weekly, the pair tied the knot in November of that year after previously meeting at the premiere of the film “Stakeout” just a few months earlier. Afterward, they started a beautiful family together and welcomed three daughters into the world: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah.

While Moore and Bruce appeared to be happy in the public eye, there were some complications behind the scenes. They shocked the world in June 1998 when they announced their separation, and filed for divorce two years later. According to Us Weekly, their divorce was finalized the same day they submitted their paperwork in October 2000.

Years later, the former couple proved that even though they weren’t great romantic partners, they were great co-parenting partners. In 2019, Moore said, “It’s a funny thing to say, but I’m very proud of our divorce.” She added, “I think that we did a magnificent job of making sure that our children knew they were loved.”

Over the years, Moore and Bruce each engaged in other relationships. Moore was married to Kutcher for eight years, and he became a stepfather to her three children. Bruce also remarried once and is still married to Emma Heming. The two have since welcomed two daughters of their own.

Today, Moore and Bruce are still great friends and have proven that it’s possible to remain on good terms with your ex. Moore even surprised the action star at the “Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis,” making fun of his bald head and career path, but ultimately praising his fathering skills. Moore and Bruce have successfully blended their families together, proving that while they weren’t inspiring as lovers, they are inspiring as parents.

In 2012, Bruce opened up to Esquire about five key principles of his parenting code.

"Sometimes I have to resist the urge to speak," Bruce said. "I learned it from dealing with my kids. That's my number-one rule." 

Bruce added the second rule was an off-shoot of the first: "It applies in life, but it's more about being a father. I'd rather hear what they have to say. You learn more by listening. And this stuff is just a matter of not equating drama with actions that will help them. Teach them to shun drama."

As for the third rule? "Take responsibility for when you are wrong. They hear you own up, and they learn to own up." 

The fourth rule included giving the girls their own rules. "You have to give them a code. Beginning with things like 'Don't bite people.' That becomes something like, 'It's not okay to be mean. Ever.' That was our watchword when the girls were younger."

And the last rule? "I make them laugh. You gotta do the drool-take, gotta make them see that goofiness is still safe. You have to make them laugh at you."

Behind the scenes, Bruce has proven to be a brilliant father. On the big screen, he has played many different characters. The retired actor definitely made a lasting impression on his family, fans and critics with many of his roles. Although some of his more recent films weren’t as successful, there’s no denying that Bruce will always be loved for his work as an actor.

On Dec. 20, 2022, Moore’s eldest daughter Rumer took to social media to announce her impending pregnancy with her partner Derek Richard Thomas with a carousel of black and white photos. One photo showed Thomas giving Rumer's baby bump a kiss, and another with his face full of joy and excitement. A third photo showed Rumer's silhouette with the bump in full view as she stood by a window.

The child is Bruce and Moore's first grandchild. The photos were reposted by proud mom Moore, who delightfully captioned her post, "Entering my hot kooky unhinged grandma era 🌱"

In March 2023, Rumer and Thomas had a baby shower in Los Angeles that was thrown by Moore, Scout, and Tallulah, as reported by PEOPLE. The parents-to-be performed together at the intimate party. And during an appearance on the "Bathroom Chronicles" podcast in February 2023, Rumer revealed that being a mom was something she always wanted.

"It's like one of those weird things that I know sometimes people have such clarity about, like 'Oh, I want to be a musician, I want this,' and it was never a question for me that I wanted to be a mom," she said. 

She added, "And that just felt like such a divine purpose and something that when I started thinking about it, felt like such joy."

The actress mentioned how lucky she was to be surrounded by such a loving and supportive family. "I'm so grateful that I'm so close with my family and I get to rely on them for support," Rumer said. "It's fun to be bringing in the first grandkid in our family, especially because we're such a huge group at this point."

On April 5, 2023, Rumer sat down with PEOPLE to talk about the impending birth that she said had given her family a welcome boost during such a challenging time. She said she hoped her child would be imbued with the same "goofiness" inherent in her family.

"We're a family of weirdos, and I love that so much. I really hope that that is engendered in this child. That's my favorite thing, laughing with my family," she told the outlet.

Rumer said she chose not to know the sex of the baby ahead of the birth, but did plan to follow in her mother's footsteps and opted for a home birth. 

"I think it was always my plan to do it unmedicated. That's how my mom did it, and I grew up knowing that," she revealed.

She said she and her partner also agreed to choose an "interesting, unique and different" name for the baby, particularly seeing the names she and her sisters were given. 

"But then there's a part of me too, that I feel like I have to see (the baby). It's such a weird sensation where you're like, 'I love this kid, this little person so much,' but I don't necessarily know them,' so I have to see who they are and see if that fits," she added.

No matter the name, Rumer knew she could always count on the love and support of her big, blended family.

"It's so fun to be bringing in the first grandkid in our family, especially because we're such a huge group at this point. … We haven't had a little tiny baby in our family in a while. … I'm so grateful that I'm so close with my family that I get to rely on them for support," she remarked. 

On April 18, 2023, Rumer finally gave birth to Bruce's first grandchild. In an Instagram post announcing her birth, Rumer delighted her followers, friends, and family members with the first photo of her beautiful daughter. 

“✨ Louetta Isley Thomas Willis ✨ You are pure magic 🌱,” Rumer wrote in the caption. "Born at home on Tuesday April 18. You are more than we ever dreamed of ✨"

Louetta's first photo was nothing but angelic. Sleeping with one of her hands up to her head and one under her chin, she looked cute with her dark hair. Nestled in a cream-knitted pillow, little Louetta was covered with a woven coffee-colored blanket across her chest. 

Her cuteness was undeniable in the said photo, sending some of her relatives' hearts fluttering at the sight of her. 

Rumer's step-mother, Heming, commented on the post: "Omg we love her so so much 😍😍😍😍😍" Moore, on the other hand, confessed her love for her first grandchild in the same post:

"Pure love for this little birdie ❤️." 

"Hi my tiny petal. We missed you so much for so long. I'll love you every moment of every day! Youre kooky aunts are obsessed with you," Tallulah, Rumer's sister, commented on the post. 

"She is beautiful!! Congratulations Mama! ♥️ Welcome to this world, Louetta!! 💫⭐️💫," actress Melanie Griffith, Bruce's co-star on "Nobody's Fool," said in the post. 

"The sweetest girl❤️ loving you and your mama endlessly," "Twilight" actress Nikki Reed declared. 

According to a June 4, 2023, report from OK! Magazine, Bruce has met his first grandchild!

Despite the movie star's health condition, the Wills-Heming-Moore family remains optimistic. Radar Online learned from an insider that Bruce is "determined to stay coherent and lucid" as long as possible to be present and active for his grandchildren and the entire family.  

According to OK! Magazine, the retired actor met little Louetta — and it was a moment full of pure joy. A source spoke with the outlet about the heartwarming endeavor.

"Rumer knew when she was pregnant that this was a special time, not just for her, but for her dad, too," the source said. The source went on to note that Bruce “lit up when he held little Lou.”

The source shared more about the precious moment between the grandfather and grandchild and said, “It was such an emotional moment — so many feelings. Rumer was in tears. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. It was beautiful and bittersweet."

It was a joyous moment for the family as they were able to witness Bruce cherish a special moment with his granddaughter amid his ongoing health struggles. “Bruce’s health battle has been very difficult for everyone, but meeting his first grandchild brought the entire family even that much closer,” the source explained. “Rumer couldn’t wait — she brought the baby to her dad right away.”

The source continued:

"It felt as if Bruce had received a boost of energy. He didn't say this, but it's like his granddaughter gave him a reason to fight even harder. The power of pure love in that moment was very intense. Everyone felt it."

Bruce “fell in love with her instantly,” and Louetta was considered to be “like an angel from heaven.” What a beautiful moment!

On Father’s Day 2023, Rumer finally gave the world a glimpse of Bruce and her daughter together in a heartfelt Instagram tribute. She shared two photos of Bruce, one of which showed him cradling little Louetta, now 2 months old, by a pool. The other showed Bruce and Rumer side by side as she held Louetta – who seemed transfixed by her grandfather – in her arms. 

“Seeing my father hold my daughter today was something I will treasure for the rest of my life. His sweetness and love for her was so pure and beautiful. Papa I’m so lucky to have you and so is Lou. Thank you for being the silliest, most loving, coolest Daddio a girl could ask for. Best Girl Dad in the game….” Rumer wrote in the caption.

The second half of the Instagram slideshow featured pictures of her partner, Thomas, for whom she dedicated a touching message to as well. She wrote:

“I’m so grateful our girl has a papa that loves her so much and someone so goofy and weird so she knows that’s ok for her to be too. Thank you for the greatest girl I could imagine in my wildest dreams.”

Fans were moved by the endearing photos. One user commented, “That second picture when she looks at her Grandad that’s the one - totally amazing and doesn’t even know how much the world loves him,” while another wrote, “That pic of Lou looking at your Dad, Priceless! She knows how much she is loved and how much love she will (already has) give him. The love we have for a grandchildren is unexplainable!”

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