Demi Moore Shares Heartfelt Memories of a Special Ritual with Bruce Willis From Their Early Days

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore at the 1990 Golden Globe Awards.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Demi Moore spoke candidly about her past relationship with Bruce Willis during a conversation with Kate Hudson.
• The discussion took place at a private Q&A following the screening of Hudson’s film, Song Sung Blue.
• Moore and Willis were married from 1987 to 2000 and together they have three daughters.

Demi Moore shared insights from her early days with Bruce Willis during a recent Q&A session with Kate Hudson at a private screening of Hudson’s film, Song Sung Blue, held at Soho House in Los Angeles.

Reflecting on her relationship, Moore noted, “This is a little personal thing, but Bruce always had every week, Neil Diamond Day.” The actress, who was married to Willis from 1987 to 2000, shared a light-hearted memory of the actor’s dedication to the renowned singer-songwriter.

Demi Moore and Kate Hudson at the special screening of Song Sung Blue.

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The former couple shares three daughters: Rumer, 37; Scout, 34; and Tallulah, 31. Moore reminisced about how the film’s themes resonated with her personal experiences, particularly recalling moments when Willis would fill their home with Neil Diamond’s music. “Watching the movie just kept reminding me of when he would blast Neil Diamond, and I’d say, ‘What’s going on?’” she recalled. “And he said, ‘No, it’s Neil Diamond Day.’”

In a nod to their enduring friendship, Moore praised the film’s warmth, noting, “the generosity of what this film is, what your performance is, Hugh’s, also the kids, I thought were extraordinary.” Her comments came as she expressed support for Hudson’s co-star, Hugh Jackman.

Also present at the screening were notable attendees including Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Mark Ruffalo, and director David O. Russell. Moore’s reflections drew attention to her and Willis’s continued bond as co-parents, highlighting how their relationship has evolved over the years.

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis — opening of Planet Hollywood at the Mall of America on December 12, 1993.

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Reflecting on their relationship, Willis has previously stated, “I still love Demi. We’re very close. We have three children whom we will continue to raise together, and we’re probably as close now as we ever were.” This sentiment underscores their commitment to co-parenting, even as Willis married Emma Heming Willis in 2009.

Moore joined the ensemble at Willis’s wedding to Heming, marking a new chapter in their extended family dynamics, which Willis described as having “become like a tribe.” The close-knit nature of their family continues to thrive, supported by shared experiences and respect for one another.