Rumer Willis has a daughter with her ex, Derek Thomas. Her name is Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, and she was born on April 18, 2023. The actress and former “Dancing With the Stars” champ has spoken openly about single motherhood, discussing the highs and the lows, but she is not entirely on her own because Rumer has the support of her family.
She recently discussed how her father, Bruce Willis, and mother, Demi Moore, play an important part in her daughter’s life, and how watching their relationship with her child has been a beautiful experience.
In an interview with People on May 28, Rumer revealed that Moore is not called any traditional grandmother names and instead goes by the sweet nickname “Yaya.” “She’s the one who brought in the contraband of Moana and Disney because I was like, ‘We don’t watch TV in this house. We don’t ever. Not until she’s 5.’ And then I went over, and Moana was on. I was like, ‘Come on!'” Rumer told People about how her mother introduced cartoons to her child. “But they love each other. I mean, you should see her face light up when they’re on FaceTime when we’re away.”
Rumer also praised Moore for being “so incredible with babies” and added that seeing the “silly and wonderful” bond that she shares with her daughter has been a “delight.” Motherhood has brought the two women closer, as Rumer developed a deeper appreciation and understanding for her mother. “I think it’s just made us so much closer,” she said of the bonding experience of motherhood.
In the same interview, Rumer discussed her father and how, despite his health problems, he loves seeing his grandchild. Bruce has stepped away from the public eye and retired from acting. His diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia was shared with fans in 2022, and updates on his health come from his family on a semi-regular basis. Rumer’s new interview offers a glimpse into the “Wrong Place” actor’s life and what brings him joy.
“Even with my dad, given the challenges that he’s dealing with, whenever we go over there to visit, his face just lights up and he gets so excited and is so sweet with her,” she told People. “My family is so incredible with her. I feel so lucky, and she’s so lucky. I mean, they are obsessed with her.”
