Emma Heming Teams Up With Daughter Evelyn As She Navigates Bruce Willis’ Health Challenge

  • By Sophie
  • Jan. 24, 2026, 7 a.m.

Emma Heming and Evelyn: A Dynamic Duo

Emma Heming and Bruce Willis’ daughters are growing up fast, and their youngest, Evelyn, is taking on a new role as she steps into her tween years. On Thursday, Emma took to Instagram during a Barnes & Noble trip to humorously announce that 11-year-old Evelyn is joining her social media team, inspired by the release of Emma's book, The Unexpected Journey. This book, which serves as a guide for caregivers dealing with a loved one’s dementia diagnosis, comes two years after Bruce's own diagnosis in 2023.

Sparkling Moments at Barnes & Noble

Emma, always the stylish figure, rocked a chic ensemble consisting of baggy dark wash jeans, a collared white shirt, and a navy jumper, matched with white sneakers and a pop of color from her red cross-body bag. Her Instagram stories captured the moment in Barnes & Noble, with Emma's brunette locks cascading down her shoulders. "Brought my social team to Barnes aka my 11-year-old Evelyn," she captioned a video of herself descending the elevator.

“No, no, no, I'm really locked in!” Evelyn quipped when asked by her mom if she was filming herself.

Love for Percy Jackson and Family Resilience

Another clip featured Evelyn immersed in the children's section, particularly drawn to Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. While Evelyn’s face remained hidden, her short blonde hair gave away her identity. Emma playfully captioned it: "Evelyn living that Percy Jackson life." Fans flooded the comments with praise, with one noting: "Evelyn did a great job filming," and another adding: "What a lovely surprise!"

Navigating Family Challenges

Evelyn and her older sister Mabel were still in elementary school when they faced the heart-wrenching news of Bruce's frontotemporal dementia. Emma took on the difficult task of explaining the condition to them and eventually sharing that Bruce would live separately for his health needs. In her book, she recalls: "'We've come to a point in Daddy's disease where the care he requires is changing. It has to be more tailored to his every need,' I told them. 'Also, Daddy would want you to have playdates, sleepovers, and more freedom than you've been able to have here. That would make him so happy.'"

The family's journey is both heartwarming and resilient, showcasing the strength and love that binds them together as they navigate these challenges.

Sophie
Author: Sophie