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Emma Willis: Die Hard IS a Christmas Movie!
29 Nov
Summary
- Emma Willis believes 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie, contrary to her husband's past claims.
- She discussed family traditions while navigating Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis.
- Willis published a book about her caregiving journey in September.
Emma Heming Willis has weighed in on the enduring debate surrounding whether 'Die Hard' qualifies as a Christmas film. Contrary to her husband Bruce Willis' past declarations, Emma firmly stated that the 1988 action flick is a holiday movie. She shared this perspective while discussing her family's holiday celebrations and how they adapt traditions amid Bruce's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
Her comments come after Bruce Willis humorously insisted in 2018 that 'Die Hard' was not a Christmas movie, but rather a 'goddamn Bruce Willis movie.' Emma, now a caregiver to her husband who retired from acting in 2022, spoke about the challenges and joys of navigating the festive season. She highlighted the need for adaptation and creating new memories while honoring existing traditions, stressing that dementia, while difficult, does not preclude happiness.
Emma recently published a book, 'The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path,' detailing her experiences as a caregiver. She expressed the emotional difficulty of writing and recording the audiobook, yet also conveyed gratitude for the opportunity to support others on similar paths. She advocates for a more positive outlook on living with dementia, emphasizing resilience and ongoing joy.
