Bruce Willis tried to enlist Diane Sawyer as a matchmaker after his split from Demi Moore, according to newly released behind-the-scenes footage from a 2001 Good Morning America interview. In the clip, the actor, then newly divorced from Moore after 12 years of marriage, asks the host for help finding him a girlfriend, playfully urging, “Can’t you find me a girl? Can’t you find someone for me?”
The scene unfolds as Sawyer and the crew prep for the show, with Willis expressing his openness to meeting new people. He would later find Emma Heming in 2007, telling People years afterward that he was already in love with her the moment they met. The couple married in 2009 and welcomed daughters Mabel and Evelyn.
Willis remained close with Demi Moore, the mother of his three daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah. The blended family has stayed connected in the years since, and all of them have leaned on each other since Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Demi Moore has remarked that “we will always be a family,” underscoring the enduring bond among the group.
This glimpse into Willis’s private life comes alongside the broader story of a family navigating health challenges with unity and support. It highlights how personal histories—divorce, new marriages, and the care of a loved one facing neurodegenerative disease—can coexist with ongoing affection and mutual care.
Additional context and value:
– Frontotemporal dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that can affect behavior, personality, and language. Public attention to Willis’s diagnosis has helped raise awareness about the impact such diseases have on families.
– The Willis-Heming family dynamic has continued to emphasize togetherness, with both Heming and Moore publicly supporting one another and the couple’s children.
– The piece reflects a broader theme in celebrity life: personal moments captured on air can reveal moments of warmth, humor, and resilience that persist long after headlines fade.
A hopeful note: the footage and the present conversations within the family underscore a steady commitment to staying connected and supportive, even as health challenges arise. The family’s ongoing bond serves as a reminder that love and care can endure through difficult times.