Emma Heming Willis has offered a raw and emotional insight into her life as a caregiver for her husband, actor Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. In a social media post on Monday, she admitted that she is “not good” and described the daily effort required to maintain a positive outlook.
“I have to make a conscious effort every single day to live the best life that I can,” Heming Willis wrote. She explained that she does this for herself, for their two children, and for Bruce, “who would not want me to live any other way.” The post marked a rare moment of vulnerability from the model and businesswoman, who has largely kept her private struggles out of the public eye.
Earlier this year, Heming Willis disclosed that her husband’s condition is “not treatable,” highlighting the long-term challenges the family faces. Frontotemporal dementia, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, affects personality, behaviour, and language. The Willis family has repeatedly asked for privacy as they navigate this difficult journey.
