Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis gives birth to first child

25 April 2023 , 18:40

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Rumer Willis has announced the birth of her first child (Image: Getty Images for Mejuri)

Rumer Willis has announced the birth of her first child.

The actor, 34, took to Instagram earlier to announce the arrival of her newborn baby and has since been met with well wishes from her followers on the platform.

It had been announced that she was expecting a baby with her partner Derek Richard Thomas last year and Rumer has now revealed that the new arrival was born last week.

Alongside a photo of her baby, she wrote: "Louetta Isley Thomas Willis. You are pure magic. Born at home on Tuesday April 18th. You are more than we ever dreamed of".

Rumer Willis has announced the birth of her first child (Getty Images for Mejuri)

She shared the news on social media earlier alongside a photo of her newborn baby (Instagram)

The newborn is the latest addition to Rumer's family, which includes her parents Demi Moore, 60, and Bruce Willis, 68 - who were married from 1987 until around 2000.

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The former couple - who have remained in each other's lives since their marriage ended - are also parents to younger daughters Scout Willis, 31, and Tallulah Willis, 29.

Rumer has two other siblings through her father's marriage to Emma Heming Willis, 44. Bruce and Emma are parents to daughters Mabel Willis, 11, and Evelyn Willis, eight.

Some of her relatives have been among those commenting on her post, which has prompted congratulatory messages from her followers over the recent arrival of Louetta.

This included a response from step-mother Emma - who has been married to Bruce since 2009. She wrote in the comments section earlier: "Omg we love her so so much".

Rumer is the eldest daughter of Demi Moore (second from left) and Bruce Willis (centre left) (Getty Images for goop)

Rumer's sister Tallulah also responded to the post. She wrote as part of her comment: "I'll love you every moment of every day. Your kooky aunts are obsessed with you".

A host of other celebrities also reacted to the news, including Daisy Jones & The Six star Riley Keough who shared heart-eyed emojis in the comments section.

Hilary Duff responded: "Yes mama ... Magical". Whilst fellow actor Melanie Griffith wrote: "She is beautiful. Congratulations Mama! Welcome to this world Louetta".

Evan Ross wrote: "Wow congratulations family". Ricki Lake said: "Wow! You did it. Welcome Louetta". Alison Brie wrote in the comments: "Congratulations! She's perfection".

Jenna Dewan commented: "Ahhhhhh angel! So happy for you all!" A number of other celebrities reacted, including Zachary Levi who congratulated Rumer of the new arrival.

Joel Leaver