Inspired by her father’s courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia, Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, recently disclosed her own diagnosis. Sharing a heartwarming childhood memory of her dad carrying her on the red carpet, Tallulah hinted at receiving a surprising diagnosis in adulthood.
In an Instagram post, Tallulah shared a clip of her as a child playing with her father’s head while he held her during a media event. Captioning the clip with “tell me your autistic without telling me your autistic [sic],” Tallulah sparked a conversation among her followers about autism.
Responses to the post varied, with some expressing love for the sweet moment and others recognizing the symptoms of autism displayed in the video. Tallulah revealed in the comments that this was the first time she publicly shared her diagnosis, which she received in the summer and has since changed her life.
Further down in the comments, Tallulah’s sister, Scout LaRue Willis, explained that Tallulah’s actions in the video, such as repeated movements, are known as stimming and are common among people with autism.
Meanwhile, Bruce Willis has been battling frontotemporal dementia, a condition affecting communication and behavior. Tallulah, along with her sisters, Rumer and Scout LaRue, have been offering love and support to their father throughout his illness.
While Tallulah has not provided additional details about her diagnosis, her openness has sparked meaningful conversations about autism and neurodiversity.