"17 years together": Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, shares a heartfelt post on their anniversary as Bruce battles dementia

In a recent Instagram post, actor Emma Heming Willis expressed her feelings about her husband, Bruce Willis. On December 29, 2024, to commemorate their 17th dating anniversary, Emma reminisced about their time together, including the ups and downs, especially regarding Bruce's ongoing struggle with dementia. She also shared the mental impact Bruce's diagnosis has had on her and how she navigates through it.

She captioned the post:

"17 years of us. Anniversaries used to bring excitement — now, if I’m honest, they stir up all the feelings, leaving a heaviness in my heart and a pit in my stomach."

She added:

"I give myself 30 minutes to sit in the ‘why him, why us,’ to feel the anger and grief. Then I shake it off and return to what is. And what is… is unconditional love. I feel blessed to know it, and it’s because of him. I’d do it all over again and again in a heartbeat."

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Fans extend their support to Emma Heming Willis after she shares a post about Bruce Willis

On Wednesday, Emma Heming Willis shared a photo on Instagram featuring herself and her husband, Bruce Willis. The picture was taken in Parrot Cay, an island in Turks and Caicos, the same spot where they tied the knot in 2009. As previously stated, she included a heartfelt caption to the photo to celebrate their 17 years together.

Shortly after her post went live, it gained significant attention, with fans of the actor rallying to show their support for the couple. One user commented:

"The most beautiful example of love and class and dedication! I know it’s not even the slightest bit easy, but thank you for reminding the rest of the world there is so much power and magic in being strong and vulnerable and the same time. I’ll my love and light to you and your precious family!"

Another user added:

"Think about the example of pure, unconditional love you are giving to your daughters. Congratulations on your anniversary from a daughter who is living the same experience and is so proud of my mom’s strength. They are so proud of you, I promise."

One user opened up about their husband's struggles with health issues and expressed admiration for Emma Heming Willis's resilience during this tough time. They wrote:

"My husband was diagnosed with Aphasia and FTD three years ago. He passed away from this horrible disease two months ago. I understand your pain and admire your strength."

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Everything to know about Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis' wife of 15 years

Emma Heming Willis was born on June 18, 1978, in Malta. She has a British father and a mother from Guyana, with Indo-Guyanese roots. She grew up in North London and California.

Since 1991, Emma Heming Willis has been active as a model, actor, and businesswoman. Some of her notable projects include The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2001), Entourage (2006), and Red 2 (2013).

Emma married actor Bruce Willis on March 21, 2009, and they share three children. After Bruce's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis was made public in 2023, Emma has taken on the role of a dementia awareness advocate. She also works to promote understanding of other neurodegenerative diseases.

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In the November 11, 2023, issue of Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, Heming wrote about her family's experience of caring for Willis in the article titled Emma Heming Willis Turned Her Pain Into Purpose After Bruce’s Dementia Diagnosis.