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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rumer Willis praises dad Bruce in rare public comment amid his Dementia battle
RUMER Willis has praised her dad Bruce in a rare public comment amid his Dementia battle. Following in her much loved father's footsteps, Rumer is also becoming an action hero. 5 5 5 Bruce Willis had his first three children in the late 80s and 90s, with actress and ex-wife, Demi Moore. The couple split in the late 90s and Bruce went on to have two more children with model Emma Heming who he married in March 2009. The five girls, along with Demi and Emma, released a joint statement in March 2022 sharing that Bruce had been diagnosed with aphasia and would retire from acting. Aphasia is a medical condition resulting in the inability to understand words and communicate clearly, aphasia typically occurs after a stroke or head injury. Then, 10 months later, another statement was shared which revealed that he received a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD is "an umbrella term for a group of brain diseases that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain", according to the Mayo Clinic. The site states: "These areas of the brain are associated with personality, behavior, and language." Born August 16, 1988, in Kentucky, Rumer is the first daughter of Demi and Bruce. She made her film debut in Now And Then (1995), acting alongside her mother, and has also appeared in three films with her father - The Whole Nine Years (2000), Hostage (2005), and Air Strike (2018). In 2015 she made her Broadway debut in the musical Chicago and also won season 20 of Dancing with the Stars. Bruce Willis' daughter shares rare update on dad's health amid tragic dementia battle She also starred in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood as actress Joanna Pettet. In her new movie, out in theatres now, Rumer is playing a widow on the warpath in filmmaker Johnny Remo's Trail of Vengeance. And she has praised her father's career as part of the reason for her own desire to jump into the genre. In a recent interview she said: "My dad is such an action man." She added: "My mom's done her fair share [of action] as well." Mom Demi starred in GI Jane and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Speaking to People magazine, mom-of-one Rumer said that she "would love to do an action movie with" Demi, calling the idea "so fun". She added: "I felt like a little kid when I found out I got [this role]" She also shared that she is a huge fan of the Western genre including Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone and 1883. Set in 1875, Trails of Vengeance follows Rumer's character, Katherine Atherton, a widow whose life is upended by her husband's murder, orchestrated by a nefarious colonel. But in her quest for vengeance, she unexpectedly crosses paths with a former Pinkerton agent, a man with a troubled past. 5 5
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Why Frank Sinatra was offered Bruce Willis' part in ‘Die Hard'
Fans almost saw Frank Sinatra do it, his way. Although fans know Bruce Willis for playing the iconic role of John McClane in the 1988 action/thriller 'Die Hard,' it turns out that 20th Century Studios was contractually obligated to offer a certain A-list singer the role first. 'Die Hard' was adapted from the 1979 novel 'Nothing Lasts Forever,' written by former detective Roderick Thorp, and was a sequel to his first book, 'The Detective.' Advertisement 6 Bruce Willis in the 1988 action/thriller 'Die Hard.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection 6 Samuel L. Jackson and Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard with a Vengeance.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection The first novel was already made into a film, the 1968 thriller/crime by the same name which starred Sinatra and Lee Remick. Advertisement Since the movie studio had the rights to the original book and its sequel before they were written for the big screen, they had to ask Sinatra first. He was 70 at the time and declined the part. 'Die Hard' also starred Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, and William Atherton. Prior to landing the part of John McClane, Willis, 70, was only known for starring in the comedy series, 'Moonlighting,' opposite Cybill Shepherd. 6 Bruce Willis in the film 'Die Hard with a Vengeance.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement The action star went on to reprise his role in all five 'Die Hard Films,' including: 'Die Hard 2' (1990), 'Die Hard with a Vengeance' (1995), 'Live Free or Die Hard' (2007), and the final installment, 'A Good Day to Die Hard' in 2013. In March, in honor of Willis' 70th birthday, his 'Die Hard with a Vengeance' costar Samuel L. Jackson revealed the advice he received from him on set. 'He told me, 'Hopefully you'll be able to find a character that, when you make bad movies and they don't make any money, you can always go back to this character everybody loves,'' Jackson, 76, told Vanity Fair at the time. 'He said, 'Arnold's got 'Terminator.' Sylvester's got 'Rocky, Rambo.' I've got John McClane.' I'm like, 'Oh, okay.' And it didn't occur to me until I got that Nick Fury role—and I had a nine-picture deal to be Nick Fury—that, Oh, I'm doing what Bruce said. I've got this character now.' 6 Frank Sinatra and his wife Ava Gardner in 1956. Getty Images Advertisement During the Vanity Fair sit-down, Bedelia, 77, who played McClane's ex-wife Holly Gennero in the first two 'Die Hard' movies, also took a moment to reflect on the cult classic. 'I think that he's basically underrated because he was a big box-office star. So that immediately works against you,' she explained. 'I think, in his mind, he always wanted to be an actor and to do interesting work. That's why becoming famous for such a huge, boffo movie was not expected from him.' 'But once he was there, it was kind of like, you know, 'I'm an actor,'' Bedelia continued. 'And I don't think he saw, in terms of the work, a lot of difference between them. One was not more important than the other, because he was getting to work with interesting directors, with interesting scripts.' 6 Frank Sinatra performing. Shutterstock 6 Frank Sinatra takes a break during a recording session. Getty Images Even Willis, who retired from acting in 2022, following his diagnosis of aphasia and then frontotemporal dementia in 2023, didn't know how big him or his 'Die Hard' character would be. 'I never expected to become this famous,' he said in 1990. 'I wanted to be successful as an actor; I never equated that [with being] famous and having your life story in every newspaper in the country. I just never thought that far ahead. And I don't know who does.'
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Trump pardons Todd, Julie Chrisley, Hugh Jackman's ex-wife speaks out
Welcome to the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter. TOP 3: - Trump announces pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley after reality TV stars' fraud, tax evasion convictions - Hugh Jackman's ex speaks out on 'traumatic journey of betrayal' as she files for divorce - Julie Chrisley makes first public outing after Trump pardon STAR WITNESS FEARS - Celebrities reportedly lawyering up to avoid testifying in Diddy's sex trafficking trial. TRUMP'S JUSTICE SERVED - Todd Chrisley released from prison following Trump's pardon. BACK TOGETHER - Todd Chrisley jokes about prison as he reunites with daughter Savannah. FRESH MINDSET - Lindsay Lohan shares struggles with LA after moving to Dubai to escape Hollywood stress. LOVE THROUGH DARKNESS - Bruce Willis' wife felt 'lost and isolated' caring for him after devastating dementia diagnosis. ROYAL FLUSH - Prince William plans to banish uncle Andrew from royal life when he becomes king: expert. SECOND CHANCES - Trump pardons Todd, Julie Chrisley: What to know about reality TV stars. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rumer Willis dreaming of teaming up with mum Demi Moore for action film
Rumer Willis dreams of teaming up with her mother Demi Moore in an action-packed movie. The 36-year-old actress daughter of Bruce Willis is currently promoting her latest film 'Trail of Vengeance' – a Civil War-era Western in which she stars as a gun-slinging widow on a quest for retribution. She has now told People about her future movie dreams: 'I would love to do an action movie with (my mother.) That would be so fun.' Rumer's new film, directed by Johnny Remo and co-written by Daniel Backman, was released in select US theatres and on VOD on 23 May. Set in 1875, the film features the actress alongside Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jeff Fahey, Eric Nelson and Graham Greene. Rumer said her passion for action roles was reignited during filming. She added: 'I felt like a little kid when I found out I got it.' Describing shoot-'em-up Westerns as her 'dream job,' she also said: 'I'm such a huge fan of 'Yellowstone', '1883'.' The actress – who is the eldest daughter of Demi Moore, 62, and 69-year-old Bruce Willis, who has been battling dementia for years – said her desire to work with her mum is rooted in admiration both personal and professional. 'As a daughter and then also as an actor, as a peer, it's been such an exciting time to see her finally receive awareness and accolades,' she said, referring to Demi's recent Oscar nomination for her performance in 'The Substance'. She added: 'I feel excited as a daughter, but also excited to just watch what she does next.' Rumer also credited her father's Hollywood legacy in the action genre as another motivating factor. 'My dad is such an action man,' she said, referencing Bruce Willis's roles in franchises such as 'Die Hard' and 'Red'. Rumer added: 'My mom's done her fair share (of action) as well. 'Man, I have such a kooky Hollywood legacy.' Rumer also said her two-year-old daughter, Louetta – whom she co-parents with her ex-boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas – was unbothered by the sight of her mother covered in blood on set. She added: 'It didn't scare her. I was like, 'Man, I really know that you're a Willis girl'.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How dementia-stricken Bruce Willis bonds with his granddaughter Louetta
has offered a sweet glimpse into her father Bruce Willis ' relationship with his granddaughter, little Louetta. In an interview with People, the star, 36, described about how 'obsessed' her famous family is with baby Louetta, the two-year-old daughter she shares with her ex-boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas. The youngster serves as a bright spot for Rumer's father Bruce, who is battling dementia. '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 said of her father. 'My family is so incredible with her. I feel so lucky, and she's so lucky. I mean, they are obsessed with her.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. And Louella also brings much joy to her famous grandmother, Demi Moore. 'They love each other. I mean, you should see her face light up when they're on FaceTime when we're away,' Rumer said of Louella and her mother Demi. 'She just gets so excited and it's sweet, and my mom is so incredible with babies. She always has been, and so it's such a delight to see them together,' she said, adding they were 'so silly and wonderful.' Baby Louella has clearly made an impact on Rumer's family. Last year The House Bunny star gushed to that she feels 'very blessed' to be Louetta's mom and that she is 'the most amazing kid.' 'She's so happy and wonderful and smiley. She's joyful all of the time.' The Willis family has remained extremely tight knit despite Demi and Bruce's divorce in 2000 after 13 years of marriage. They celebrate holidays together along with Bruce's wife, Emma Hemming Willis, and their two young daughters and they have rallied around the Glass actor amid his tragic health battle. Rumer said that baby Louetta's 'face lights up' when she hears her phone's FaceTime ringer as she knows it's an incoming call from family. 'She'll try to grab the phone and see who's on it and her face lights up with a megawatt smile.' Rumer also gushed over how 'sweet' it's been to see Demi become a grandmother. 'I think grandmas are inherently very different than how they are as mothers to a certain extent because it's all of the joy [of a child] without any of the responsibility,' she explained. 'There's just such sweetness.' Bruce was stepped away from public life after his diagnosis of frontotemporal aphasia in 2022. The condition progressed and the family announced he was suffering from frontotemporal dementia in 2023.
