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Bruce Willis’ wife is making sure he feels loved as the pair celebrate their sixteenth wedding anniversary.
Emma Heming Willis shared an emotional post on Friday, March 21, honoring her husband as he battles dementia while being brutally honest about their “timeless” bond.
Taking to her Instagram, Emma, 46, shared what appeared to be a throwback photo, showing the model wrapping her arms around her husband and going in for a kiss.
11Emma Heming shared a pic of her and Bruce Willis hugging in celebration of their 16th wedding anniversary. Emma Heming Willis/Instagram
Willis, who turned 70 on Wednesday, smiled while accepting her embrace.
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“Today marks 16 years with the love of a lifetime. We’ve shared monumental highs and devastating lows, and through it all, we’ve built something timeless,” Emma captioned the sweet shot.
Despite the ups and downs, the British actress said she’s “so deeply grateful for every chapter I’ve had with him—and all the ones we’ll continue to write, in our language of unconditional love 💙.”
Emma reposted the image on her Instagram Story to Van Morrison’s song “Brown Eyed Girl,” adding “16 years 🤍 3/21/09.”
11Willis’ wife holding a ring in a close-up shot as a tribute to their 16th wedding anniversary on Instagram. Emma Heming Willis/Instagram
11Another post Emma included while celebrating her and Willis’ 16th anniversary on Friday. Emma Heming Willis/Instagram
Her tribute was well received, collecting nearly 60K likes and some special responses, including one from Willis’ oldest daughter with his ex-wife, Demi Moore.
“Love you Emma you are magic 321 and papa he loves you so much,” Rumer Willis, 36, commented.
Emma also took to her Instagram Story to give her followers insight as to how she and her husband spent their special day.
11The entire Willis clan celebrated the actor and his wife’s wedding anniversary – as well as Willis’ 70th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day on Wednesday, March 19. demimoore/Instagram
Posting a black-and-white photo of her holding the “Die Hard” star’s hand, Emma showcased her gorgeous diamond ring and what appeared to be Willis’ finger with a tattoo reading “321.” Emma already had the finger tattoo in honor of their wedding day, March 21, 2009, per The Independent.
She also shared several bite-sized desserts, writing, “Anniversary treats.”
Emma’s final Instagram Story post was a shout-out to Willis, revealing the couple is still enjoying his monumental 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day.
“And still celebrating that 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day!!” she wrote alongside a pic of a blue-and-white cake reading, “Happy Birthday Bruce.”
11Willis and his wife in a throwback pic to honor their wedding anniversary. @emmahemingwillis
11Emma Heming admitted she has a “heaviness” in her heart while celebrating their anniversary. Emma Heming/Instagram
Much like their anniversary on Friday, Emma and the rest of the Willis family came together to celebrate the actor’s 70th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day on Wednesday, March 19.
“It’s Bruce’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that there’s no greater fan than a Bruce fan,” the “Pulp Fiction” star’s wife wrote on Instagram. “So flood him with all the love today—he will feel it, I swear he will. You are one powerful bunch. I love how you rally for him, and I’m so grateful that he has you.”
Moore, 62, also took to social media to give her ex-hubby a loving tribute in honor of his special day.
“Happy 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day, BW!” she wrote in one Instagram post alongside several photos of Willis with his family. “We love you.”
“Quality time with our BW… Who was feeling the love!” the “Striptease” actress captioned another. “Keep it pouring in!”
11Willis and his family also celebrated his 70th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day on Wednesday. Instagram
11Willis, Emma, and their two daughters pose for a pic together during a Father’s Day fishing trip. Instagram
Willis and Moore’s three daughters – Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah – also rushed to the platform to share some touching words and photos for their dad.
“To the King…I love you Daddio,” Rumer captioned her post. “Happy 70th Birthday papa.”
“Happy 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day to the Greatest of all time,” Scout, 33, added in another. “Every day I thank the Gods that 50% of my DNA is from him. The music I make, the magic I create, and the magnetic mischief I incite, that’s my father’s legacy alive in the world.”
Tallulah, 31, posted a black-and-white pic of Willis on the set of “Die Hard,” writing, “Happy 70th to my favorite friend! you are a light that can never be dimmed! I love you so proud to be your 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 Tallulah Belle Bruce Willis.”
While Willis shares his three oldest daughters with Moore, he is also a father to two younger daughters – Mabel Ray, 12, and Evelyn Penn, 10 – whom he shares with Emma.
11Willis retired from acting in March 2022 following his aphasia diagnosis. Getty Images
11Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in March 2023. Getty Images for goop
Aside from celebrating a 70th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day and a 16th wedding anniversary, this week also saw a positive health update about Willis as he continues to battle frontotemporal dementia – the degenerative disease he was diagnosed with in Feb. 2023 that affects his communication and behavior.
Rumer, in an Instagram Story posted one day before the actor’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day, responded when a fan asked how her dad had been doing.
“He’s doing great,” Willis’ eldest daughter answered, “thank you for asking.”
11Rumer Willis recently said her father is “doing great” amid his dementia battle. Emma Heming Willis/Instagram
Rumer’s health update came three years after the “Unbreakable” star was diagnosed with aphasia – the language disorder that impairs a person’s ability to communicate – in March 2022, which forced Willis to retire from acting after almost 40 years.
Willis’ family spoke out one year later to announce the “Split” actor’s diagnosis had progressed to frontotemporal dementia.
“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD),” they wrote in Feb. 2023.
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“Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces,” his family continued. “While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.”
Willis’ family and friends have rallied to support the actor as he continues to battle his health woes, and Samuel L. Jackson – who starred with Willis in “Die Hard With a Vengeance” – recently revealed some wise advice Willis shared with him at the beginning of Jackson’s career.
