American actress Rumer Willis, the daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, says she works four jobs simultaneously to support herself and her daughter, pushing back against claims that she relies financially on her parents.
American actress Rumer Willis. Photo from Rumer Willis’ Instagram |
According to Yahoothe 38-year-old shared an Instagram Story on Feb. 16 stating that she is financially self-reliant.
“I work four different jobs to provide for my daughter,” she wrote. “I am the sole provider for [my three-year-old]. I don’t live off a trust fund or get money from my parents.”
She added that she receives little help caring for her daughter most of the time.
“So how about y’all pause before you judge and assume.”
Willis welcomed daughter Louetta in 2023 with her former partner, musician Derek Richard Thomas.
The statement followed an Instagram post about the realities of single motherhood that drew comments Willis described as “uninformed” and “rude,” according to People magazine. Some followers suggested she benefits from financial backing from her parents.
While acknowledging that family support can serve as a safety net, Willis said she remains aware of her privileges but does not depend on them financially.
The actress added that she has spent years as the primary breadwinner not only for her child but also for others, while navigating pregnancy, inconsistent employment and the uncertainty common in freelance creative work.
She rejected perceptions that she lacks a work ethic or understanding of financial hardship, emphasizing that the pressures of single parenthood and unstable income have shaped her experience.
Willis made her acting debut opposite her mother in the 1995 coming-of-age drama “Now and Then.” She later appeared in films including “The House Bunny” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” as well as television series “90210” and “Empire.”
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