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Emma Heming

Emma Heming is a British-American model, actress, and businesswoman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Emma Heming is a British-American model, actress, and businesswoman. She is known for her fashion career, her marriage to actor Bruce Willis, and her advocacy work related to caregiving and frontotemporal dementia. While sources differ on her birth year, many contemporary profiles list 18 June 1978 as her birth date.

Early life

Emma Heming was born in Malta and raised between the United Kingdom and California, according to biographical profiles. Sources differ on her birth year, but many current profiles list 18 June 1978 as her date of birth.

Modelling career

Heming established herself as a fashion model and worked in runway and campaign modelling. Public profiles describe her as having worked for major fashion and beauty brands.

Acting career

She has appeared in several feature films, including *The Comebacks* (2007), *Perfect Stranger* (2007), and *RED 2* (2013). Her screen work is secondary to her modelling career.

Personal life

Heming married actor Bruce Willis in 2009. The couple has two daughters, and she is also known as a stepmother to Willis’s children from his previous marriage.

Advocacy and business ventures

Heming has been associated with skincare and wellness businesses, including CocoBaba and Make Time Wellness. She has also become an advocate for caregivers and dementia awareness following her husband’s diagnosis.

Key facts

  • Emma Heming began her career as a model and later worked as an actress.
  • She has appeared in films including *The Comebacks*, *Perfect Stranger*, and *RED 2*.
  • She married Bruce Willis in 2009 and has two daughters with him.
  • She has founded or co-founded wellness and skincare businesses.
  • In 2022, she began publicly advocating for caregivers and dementia awareness after Willis’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
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Canadian context

Emma Heming is of interest to Canadian readers through international entertainment coverage, fashion media, and public discussion of caregiving and dementia advocacy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emma Heming?
Emma Heming is a British-American model, actress, and businesswoman known for her fashion career and her marriage to Bruce Willis.
When was Emma Heming born?
Many current biographical sources list her birth date as 18 June 1978, though some older sources give 1976.
What films has Emma Heming appeared in?
Her credited film appearances include *The Comebacks*, *Perfect Stranger*, and *RED 2*.
Who is Emma Heming married to?
She has been married to actor Bruce Willis since 2009.
Does Emma Heming have children?
Yes. She has two daughters with Bruce Willis: Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn.
Why is Emma Heming in the news recently?
She has spoken publicly about caregiving and dementia awareness after Bruce Willis’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Heming_Willis
    Supports: Basic biography; identifies her as a British-American model, actress and businesswoman; gives birth name and marriage details.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1081406/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, and selected film credits.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1081406/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, height, and film career overview.
  4. InStyle — https://www.instyle.com/bruce-willis-wife-emma-heming-willis-11803291
    Supports: Marriage, children, modelling background, and recent caregiving/dementia advocacy.
  5. Emma Heming Willis official site — https://emmahemingwillis.com/about-me/
    Supports: Public advocacy statement regarding caregiving and frontotemporal dementia.