Emma Heming, the wife of Hollywood star Bruce Willis, recently revealed that she once considered divorce before her husband’s dementia diagnosis. The British model shared her struggles in a candid interview.
Heming, 47, said her marriage with Willis, 70, was “crumbling” several years ago. She admitted she even thought about ending the relationship before Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2022. FTD is a serious neurodegenerative disorder that affects behavior and personality.
The couple has been married for 16 years and shares two daughters, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. Heming explained that she noticed sudden changes in Willis’ behavior. “What is going on? This is not the person that I married. Something is just so off,” she said.
Heming described how difficult it was to understand the shift in their relationship. She said she “couldn’t figure out” why their once “romantic, beautiful story” seemed different. The changes led her to contemplate divorce, a decision she now understands was connected to Willis’ undiagnosed illness.
She also reflected on how their relationship has evolved since the diagnosis. Heming explained that their dynamic has shifted, and she no longer sees it strictly as a “husband and wife” relationship. “It’s just deeper. He’s my person,” she said, emphasizing the strong bond that remains despite the challenges.
The revelation sheds light on the personal impact of dementia on families. Heming’s honesty about her struggles shows the emotional complexity of supporting a loved one through a serious illness. Her story has resonated with fans and media worldwide, highlighting the human side of celebrity life.
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