Rumer Willis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rumer Willis
Willis in 2019
Born	Rumer Glenn Willis (1988-08-16) August 16, 1988 (age 36) Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1995–present
Partner(s)	Derek Thomas (2020–2024)
Children	1
Parent(s)	Demi Moore Bruce Willis

Rumer Glenn Willis (born August 16, 1988) is an American actress. She is the oldest daughter of famous actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. Rumer started acting when she was young. Her first movie was Now and Then in 1995, where she acted alongside her mother.

She has appeared in many movies like Hostage (2005) and The House Bunny (2008). Rumer also acted in TV shows. She played Gia Mannetti in the teen drama 90210. Later, she was Tory Ash in the musical drama Empire. Rumer won season 20 of the TV show Dancing with the Stars. She also performed on Broadway in the musical Chicago.

Early Life and Education

Rumer Glenn Willis was born on August 16, 1988. Her birthplace was Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. She was named after a writer called Rumer Godden. Her father, Bruce Willis, was filming a movie nearby at the time. Her mother, Demi Moore, even had her birth videotaped.

Rumer has two younger sisters: Scout LaRue Willis (born 1991) and Tallulah Belle Willis (born 1994). She also has two younger half-sisters from her father's later marriage. Rumer grew up in Hailey, Idaho. She went to Interlochen Arts Academy for a while. In 2004, she moved to Wildwood Secondary School in Los Angeles. She also attended the University of Southern California for one semester.

Acting Career Highlights

Rumer Willis began her acting career in 1995. Her first movie role was in Now and Then. She has acted with her father, Bruce Willis, three times. These movies include The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and Hostage (2005).

In 2008, she played Joanne in the comedy film The House Bunny. This movie was very popular and earned a lot of money. She also starred in the horror film From Within (2008). In 2009, Rumer appeared in Sorority Row and Wild Cherry. She won an award for "Breakthrough Performance Female" for her role in Wild Cherry.

Rumer has also had many guest roles on TV shows. These include CSI: NY, Hawaii Five-0, and Workaholics. From 2009 to 2010, she played Gia Mannetti in ten episodes of 90210. In 2013, she joined the cast of Pretty Little Liars.

In 2017, Rumer had a recurring role in the musical drama series Empire. She played Tory Ash and later became a regular cast member. In 2019, she was a guest co-host on the talk show The Talk.

Rumer was also a contestant on The Masked Singer in 2019. She was known as "Lion" and finished in fifth place. Critics praised her strong singing voice on the show. In 2019, she appeared in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by Quentin Tarantino. In 2023, she starred in the film Maya, which shows how some people use social media to trick young people. Her upcoming movie, My Divorce Party, is set to be released in 2024.

Other Activities

Rumer Willis has been featured on the covers of several magazines. These include Page Six and Us Weekly. She has also appeared in photo shoots for Vanity Fair. In 2008, she became a spokesperson for the clothing brand Ocean Pacific.

In 2023, her home's nursery was shown in Architectural Digest magazine. She also worked with Bumpsuit to create a special baby carrier.

Dancing with the Stars Journey

On February 24, 2015, Rumer Willis was announced as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. She was paired with professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

In week 1, she earned the highest score of the night. In week 8, she received two perfect scores from the judges. On May 19, 2015, Rumer and Valentin won the competition. They became the champions of season 20. After winning, Rumer joined the "Dancing with the Stars: Perfect 10 Tour" across 40 cities.

Personal Life

Rumer Willis was in a relationship with singer Derek Richard Thomas from 2020 to 2024. On December 20, 2022, she shared that she was expecting her first child. Her daughter was born on April 18, 2023.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Appearances

Music Video Work

See also

In Spanish: Rumer Willis para niños