Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has taken to social media to celebrate her 11-year-old daughter Mabel's birthday, sharing a heartwarming montage of family photos and videos that showcase their special bond.
In the post, Heming Willis expressed how proud she is of her little girl, praising her for "lighting up the room" with her infectious energy. She also highlighted Mabel's love and care for those around her, describing it as "beautiful to witness". The caption ended with a sweet message from Heming Willis to her daughter, urging her to "keep shining" and live life to the fullest.
The post comes just a month after Heming Willis penned an equally heartfelt tribute to her husband Bruce Willis on his 68th birthday. However, their joyous occasion was tempered by the news that Bruce's speaking disorder, aphasia, has progressed into frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a form of dementia that affects personality, behavior and language.
As the family continues to navigate this challenging time, Heming Willis' Instagram post serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of love, care and support. The couple's three daughters, Mabel, Evelyn, and twins Rumer and Scout, are at the center of their world, and it is clear that they will continue to be the driving force behind their family's happiness.
The Alzheimer's Association defines FTD as "a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain's frontal lobes or its temporal lobes", which explains why Bruce Willis' condition has progressed so significantly. However, the couple remains optimistic that further research and awareness can lead to breakthroughs in the disease.
As Mabel celebrates her 11th birthday, it is clear that she will grow up with a loving family that values love, kindness, and compassion. And for Emma Heming Willis, being her mother is the greatest role of all – one that she cherishes every day.
In the post, Heming Willis expressed how proud she is of her little girl, praising her for "lighting up the room" with her infectious energy. She also highlighted Mabel's love and care for those around her, describing it as "beautiful to witness". The caption ended with a sweet message from Heming Willis to her daughter, urging her to "keep shining" and live life to the fullest.
The post comes just a month after Heming Willis penned an equally heartfelt tribute to her husband Bruce Willis on his 68th birthday. However, their joyous occasion was tempered by the news that Bruce's speaking disorder, aphasia, has progressed into frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a form of dementia that affects personality, behavior and language.
As the family continues to navigate this challenging time, Heming Willis' Instagram post serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of love, care and support. The couple's three daughters, Mabel, Evelyn, and twins Rumer and Scout, are at the center of their world, and it is clear that they will continue to be the driving force behind their family's happiness.
The Alzheimer's Association defines FTD as "a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain's frontal lobes or its temporal lobes", which explains why Bruce Willis' condition has progressed so significantly. However, the couple remains optimistic that further research and awareness can lead to breakthroughs in the disease.
As Mabel celebrates her 11th birthday, it is clear that she will grow up with a loving family that values love, kindness, and compassion. And for Emma Heming Willis, being her mother is the greatest role of all – one that she cherishes every day.
... I mean, what's wrong with kids having their own interests and hobbies? Mabel seems like a cool kid, but let's not forget she's 11 and still got her whole life ahead of her... maybe shouldn't be the center of everyone's attention yet 
. Emma Heming Willis is super lucky to have Bruce Willis as her partner - I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their days with a Hollywood legend? 
But can we talk about how this all adds up for their kids? Are they gonna grow up with this constant scrutiny and attention? 
Emma's post is so sweet, I can tell how much she loves Mabel. It's great that she's celebrating her birthday in such a special way. I remember when Bruce was still healthy and we used to think he'd be the king of action movies forever 
. Now it's like...frontotemporal dementia is a thing? 
I did some research on it (back in 2015) and it seems so scary. But yeah, Emma's right - love and care are everything right now for their family. And Mabel's gonna grow up with the best parents ever! 
The thing is, FTD might be a tough nut to crack, but I'm sure Bruce and Emma are all about spreading love and positivity... mainly because they're trying to keep their kids from turning them into Grumpy Old Men 
. Can you imagine having your 11-year-old telling you to "keep shining" though? That's just adorable! 
I mean, can we talk about how cringey this whole thing feels? Like, Bruce's got aphasia and now they're making these super sweet family posts on Instagram to celebrate his birthday and Mabel's birthday... it just feels like a marketing ploy at this point. And don't even get me started on the fact that Emma is basically using her daughter as a prop to make herself look good. I mean, come on, can't they just have a private family moment for once? 
Mabel's birthday post from her mum Emma and it's all happy vibes but let's not forget Bruce is struggling with dementia 
. FTD is a harsh reality check - those brains are literally dying off 
. The Alzheimer's Association says it's caused by progressive nerve cell loss, what even is that? 
And the fact that they're trying to raise awareness for more research just feels like a drop in the bucket 
. Meanwhile, Mabel gets to live life to the fullest while her dad's condition spirals out of control... tough love 
... can u imagine how tough this must b 4 Bruce n Emma's little girls? Mabel's got a big ol heart 
. Anyways, here's 2 Mabel: keep shinin' ur light & makin' a difference in the world! 
I also appreciate how she's using her platform to raise awareness about frontotemporal dementia - every bit of attention counts when it comes to finding more research and support for this condition