Tallulah Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is bravely sharing her story. The 30-year-old actress recently revealed on Instagram that she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) this summer.
A Childhood Memory: Tallulah posted a heartwarming throwback video of herself as a child, playfully tugging on her dad Bruce’s ear during a red carpet interview. The caption? “Tell me your autistic without telling me your autistic “
Diagnosis and Discovery: One fan commented inquiring if she was diagnosed as a kid. Tallulah’s response was a revelation: “Actually this is the first time I’ve ever publicly shared my diagnosis. Found out this summer and it’s changed my life.”
Sisterly Support: Her sister Scout added to the conversation, mentioning “stimming” – a repetitive behavior sometimes associated with autism. Tallulah, acknowledging the ear-tugging in the video, replied, “Dude the ear curl. I wish we had stronger audio.”
A Supportive Family: This news comes as the Willis family continues to navigate Bruce’s battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The diagnosis was announced in 2023, following an initial aphasia diagnosis in 2022.
Strength Through Unity: Despite the challenges, the Willis clan remains a united front. Bruce’s wife, Emma Heming, recently addressed speculation that Bruce has lost all joy. She clarified, “There is grief and sadness. There’s all of that. But you start a new chapter and that chapter is filled… with love, it’s filled with connection, it’s filled with joy, it’s filled with happiness.”
Bruce receives unwavering support from Emma and their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, along with his ex-wife Demi and their daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.
Sharing Wisdom: In January, Demi appeared on SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy” and offered advice to those caring for loved ones with dementia. “The most important thing,” she shared, “is to meet them where they’re at. When you let go of who they’ve been and embrace the present, you can find joy and love in their current reality.”
Tallulah’s openness about her autism diagnosis is inspiring and educational. We commend her bravery and wish the entire Willis family strength and love during this time.
