Being a celebrity is a tricky thing. Because while it's a dream for many, it makes one's personal life (and struggles) into a very public matter. Case in point: Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, which resulted in his retirement and concern from his generations of fans. While celebrities spoke out in support of Willis, some fans have also made their voices known. Case in point: Tallulah Willis having a back and forth online after sharing some photos of her famous father.
Tallulah Willis has called out fans online before, whether it was about hate her siblings have received online or simply getting honest about Bruce's health journey. Most recently she posted a set of photos on Instagram, which showed the family laughing and hugging the Die Hard actor. Check it out below:
How sweet is this? Bruce Willis' family has been open about the struggles that come with his condition, asking photographers and fans to stop calling out his name in public. And while Tallulah's post offered a touching look at the joy still happening in their family, she had to defend herself in the comments.
Tallulah Willis shared her post to her 450k followers on Instagram. Although given the level of her father's fame, smart money says it was seen by even more. One person in the comments criticized how she shared photos online of Bruce Willis, posting:
I don’t think you should expose your dad to the public! He is vulnerable ! And some things should be kept private! You don’t have his permission to post it!
This is definitely a bold swing, as I would personally never tell people how to handle being caretakers for an ailing relative. But rather than being defensive, Tallulah Willis engaged in an open dialogue with this person. As she put it:
Hi. I hear that. As a family we use our discretion when posting. Today was a great day filled with smiles. I made the judgment call to show that to the world, because I know what he means to everyone.
What a class act. While it would be understandable if she told off the person in the comments for being judgmental, instead she offered a thoughtful take on her perspective. Caretaking isn't a black and white experience, and it sounds like Tallulah Willis was simply trying to celebrate and share the good days with Bruce's many fans out there.
Tallulah Willis' post shows, once again, how much love Bruce is surrounded by during as his mental health deteriorates. His wife Emma Heming Willis has also shown the good times, while being honest about the challenges of caring for the acclaimed actor. With so many fans who have loved for Willis thanks to his long and iconic career, smart money says this back and forth is going to continue.