Emma Heming Willis shares family photos as daughter Mabel turns 11 | CNN

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has taken to Instagram to celebrate their 11-year-old daughter Mabel's birthday in a heartwarming display of family photos and videos.

The proud mom shared a montage of pictures from over the years, set to the song "Pictures Of You" by The Cure. Her caption read, "Happy 11th Birthday Mabel Ray! Your energy is infectious... can light a whole room with your smile and warmth. How you love and care for your family and friends is beautiful to witness. Keep shining my love and always remember #liveitup."

The photos show the happy moments of Mabel growing up, from being a baby in her father Bruce Willis' arms to spending quality time with him outdoors. The pictures also highlight Emma Heming Willis's close relationship with her children, as well as her husband's role as a loving dad.

This birthday post comes after Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a form of dementia that affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The couple has been open about their struggles with FTD, aiming to raise awareness for this disease and potentially lead to more research.

Emma Heming Willis previously marked her husband's 68th birthday by sharing an equally heartfelt tribute on Instagram, calling him "pure love." Mabel and Emma also have a younger sister, Evelyn, who is eight years old.
 
Mabel Ray is looking so grown up already 🀯! It's amazing how fast time flies when you're having fun as a family πŸ’•. I can see why Emma would want to share all these sweet memories on her birthday post - it's like she's freezing the moment in time ⏰. It's really heartwarming to see Bruce Willis being such an awesome dad and partner to Emma, especially during tough times with his health 🀝. And let's be real, Mabel is just a total cutie pie 😊! Her mum's captions are so inspiring - "keep shining" is like the ultimate motto for life ✨. Anyway, happy birthday to this lovely girl - may it be an amazing year ahead! πŸŽ‰
 
πŸ€— I'm so happy for the whole Willis family right now! It's beautiful to see how close-knit they are, especially with Bruce being open about his health struggles. His diagnosis with FTD can't be easy on him or Emma, but it's great that they're using their platform to raise awareness and support research. πŸ’‘ I love how Mabel is growing up surrounded by so much love, from her parents to her siblings - it's clear she has a wonderful family life. And Emma's Instagram post? 😍 It was like looking at a timeline of their amazing journey together! The way they're celebrating each other's birthdays and special moments makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside ❀️. Can't wait to see how Mabel grows up, especially with her parents being such dedicated role models. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§
 
OMG, can you even? 🀩 I'm getting all the feels watching this adorable family moment! πŸ’• It's like, Mabel is literally growing up before our eyes, and Bruce and Emma are being total rockstars as parents ❀️. And I love how they're keeping it real about FTD – it's not easy to talk about, but they're using their platform for good 🌟. Emma's caption is everything – so sweet and genuine! 😊 It's clear that family is at the top of Mabel's priority list, and that's something we can all get on board with πŸ’–. I'm sending all the birthday love to this gorgeous girl and her lovely fam πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚.
 
I'm gettin' all the feels lookin' at these super cute family pics of Bruce & Emma's kiddos. It's like, you can just see how much they adore each other & it's so beautiful ❀️. I mean, Emma sharing all these lovely memories on her birthday post is just the sweetest thing - it's like she's sayin', 'Hey, let's celebrate life & love!' And it's great that Bruce has been open about his health struggles too, raisin' awareness for this dementia stuff... we should all be supportin' him & Emma during this tough time πŸ€—. I love how Mabel's growin' up in the spotlight with her famous parents, but also gettin' to enjoy quality family time without it bein' all dramatic 😊
 
awww can u believe how lucky mabel is to have parents like emma & bruce? they're literally the ultimate power couple 🀩❀️ her birthday post was so sweet! i love how she's sharing all these adorable pics of her growing up, it's like we get to see their whole family journey in 1 montage 😊. and its amazing to see how close emma is with both her kids, mabel & evelyn are just so lucky to have a mom who loves them so much πŸ’–πŸŽ‰
 
aww, emma heming willis is literally the sweetest 😊. i mean, celebrating mabel's bday like that with all those adorable pics and vids... she's so proud of her kiddo 🀩. and you know what's even more amazing? how she and bruce have been keeping their family life private despite everything they're going through πŸ’•. it's clear they want to protect their daughter from the drama, but still want to share some happy moments with us πŸ’¬. anyway, can't wait to see more family updates πŸ“Έ
 
Ugh, I know they're trying to be all emotional and heartwarming over here... but let me tell you, 11 is not that old for a girl πŸ™„. My cousin's kid was already like that in middle school! Anyway, it's nice to see the whole family being so close-knit, especially with Bruce's diagnosis and all. I'm sure Emma's just trying to shield their kids from the harsh realities of life πŸ’”. But honestly, frontotemporal dementia is a real thing, people should know more about it πŸ€“. And by the way, has anyone seen The Cure concert schedule? I heard they're doing a world tour 🎸.
 
aww that's so sweet of emma to celebrate mabel's birthday like that πŸŽ‰ the pics are adorable, especially the one with bruce holding their little baby girl 😍 it's amazing how they're still being so open about bruce's diagnosis and raising awareness for frontotemporal dementia... it takes a lot of courage to do that πŸ’– mabel must be so lucky to have parents who love her so much ❀️
 
Man I'm getting all the feels over here πŸ€—πŸŽ‰! Bruce Willis' wife is killing it with those family pics and vids, and I gotta say, it's so heartwarming to see Mabel growing up with such a loving fam. And can we talk about how proud Emma looks holding that baby girl in her dad's arms? It's like time just flew by (which, btw, explains why Bruce is 68 now 🀣) and I'm sure those pics are gonna become family heirlooms. The fact that they're being so open about Bruce's diagnosis is pretty cool too - it's a total mood πŸ’–. Emma's caption is giving me all the feels, and I love how she's celebrating Mabel's birthday like it's no big deal πŸŽ‰. It just goes to show that even in the midst of tough times, family is always at the center.
 
I mean, what's up with all these celebrity birthday posts? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ It feels like they're using their platforms to show us how perfect their lives are, when really we should be talking about the state of our national healthcare system and how it affects people like Bruce Willis. I'm not saying Emma Heming Willis isn't a great mom or anything, but come on, let's get real for a sec. We need more discussions about how to support families dealing with dementia, not just sharing cute family pics πŸ“ΈπŸ’•. And what's with the song choice? "Pictures Of You" by The Cure? That's some serious nostalgia right there... it feels like we're stuck in the 80s and forgetting about the issues that really matter πŸ’”.
 
I don't know how many times I've seen this whole 'celebrating a kid's birthday with a super emotional post' vibe done to death... like what's the deal? πŸ˜’ Are people just trying to get those likes and comments or something? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ It feels like Mabel's just being presented as some kind of mini Emma Heming Willis 2.0, which is kinda weird. Can't we just celebrate our birthday without all the extra drama? πŸ™„
 
I was just reading about the new sneakers that just dropped and I'm so hyped for them 🀩... anyway, back to Bruce and Emma, those kids must be growing up so fast! I remember when my little cousin was 11, he was already into skateboarding 🎯. Speaking of skateboarding, has anyone tried that new park that just opened up downtown? I heard it's got some sick ramps and a pretty chill vibe 😎...
 
Lmao, look at Bruce Willis' fam going full-on Hallmark channel over here! I mean, Emma's got the whole sentimental thing down pat - all those cute pics of Mabel growing up, set to a 90s indie song... it's like they're trying to make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside 😊. And can we talk about how proud Bruce is of that little girl? I bet he's beaming with dad pride over there! 🀣 And btw, has anyone seen Evelyn's birthday post yet? I hope Emma doesn't outshine her little sis πŸ˜‰. Anyway, happy birthday to Mabel - may your life be as bright and amazing as your smile! πŸ’›
 
Can you believe how much they're milking this FTD thing? I mean, I get it, raising awareness for the cause is great and all, but can't they just take a break from posting about Bruce's diagnosis on social media? It's starting to feel like an Instagram PR stunt. And Emma's captions are always so cheesy πŸ’β€β™€οΈ... "Your energy is infectious" - really? It's just a birthday post, can't she keep it real for once? 😐
 
omg i feel so bad for bruce willis rn πŸ€• his wife emma is literally the sweetest thing & she's doing an amazing job of taking care of their kiddos while dealing with this super tough diagnosis πŸ™ i mean, it's great that they're using their platform to raise awareness about frontotemporal dementia tho πŸ’‘ mabel is growing up so fast & it's adorable seeing her interact with her dad - he's one lucky guy 😊 btw i love how emma just celebrates her family every day, no fuss πŸŽ‰
 
πŸ€— Bruce and Emma are doing such a great job with their kids! I mean, 11 already? Time flies! It's lovely to see how close they all are - the birthday posts, the quality time... it's just so heartwarming. And of course, Bruce's condition is super tough for him, but it's amazing that Emma is raising awareness and keeping everyone in the loop. I'm sure Mabel and Evelyn must feel so supported. The way Emma talks about living life to the fullest and shining through - it's really inspiring! Can't wait to see more updates on this lovely family πŸ’•
 
OMG u guyz! 🀩 Emma Heming Willis's bday post for Mabel is SO sweet!!! 😊 She's literally soaking up all the love & happiness 4 her fam πŸ’• especially with Bruce being diagnosed w/ FTD 🀝 I feel bad 4 him, but its amazing to see how supportive Emma is, sharing their struggles & raising awareness 4 dementia 🌟 Mabel's just 11 tho! πŸŽ‰ cant wait 2 c her grow up & make a diff πŸ’– btw, Evelyn's age is so cute!!! πŸ‘§πŸ»πŸŽ‚
 
lol what's so special about this? just another celeb mom gushing over her kid's birthday πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ anyone else feel like emma heming willis is trying way too hard to be all wholesome and perfect for the 'gram? newsflash, lady, you don't have to go full nuclear to celebrate your daughter's bday... a simple "happy birthday mabel" on instagram would've sufficed πŸ˜‰
 
omg can you even believe how fast mabel is growing up?! i remember when she was just a baby like her mom posted those super cute pics of her with bruce willis 😍 it's crazy to see her now at 11 and all grown up πŸ’– i feel so bad for bruce though he's been dealing with that frontotemporal dementia thingy πŸ€• but emma is doing an amazing job raising the girls and being a rockstar mom πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ it's so inspiring to see her spread love and positivity on instagram ❀️
 
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