Hollywood was buzzing on January 7 as Demi Moore, 63, shared an unexpected glimpse into her past marriage with Bruce Willis during a special screening of Kate Hudson’s latest film, Song Sung Blue, at Soho House in Los Angeles. Hosting a Q&A with Hudson, 46, Moore revealed a quirky habit of her ex-husband that left the audience both amused and charmed.
“This is a little personal thing, but Bruce always had every week, Neil Diamond Day,” Moore said. “Watching the movie just kept reminding me of when he would blast Neil Diamond, and I’d say, ‘What’s going on?’ And he said, ‘No, it’s Neil Diamond Day.’” She added, laughing, that Willis would play Neil Diamond’s music continuously throughout the day, a ritual he kept up for years. “He was a huge Neil fan,” Moore explained, “and so am I!”
The anecdote struck a nostalgic chord, not only for Moore but also for fans of Hudson’s new movie, which tells the story of a real-life couple, Mike and Claire Sardina, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning & Thunder. Starring Hudson and Hugh Jackman, the film spans the couple’s journey from their first meeting to their final performance, all underscored by the timeless hits of Diamond, including Sweet Caroline and Forever in Blue Jeans.
Although Demi Moore and Bruce Willis divorced in 2000 after citing irreconcilable differences, they have maintained a close relationship, particularly in co-parenting their three daughters: Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31. Bruce reflected on their enduring bond in a 2000 interview with Rolling Stone, saying, “We realize we have a lifelong commitment to our kids. Our friendship continues. The institution has been set aside.”
Their friendship has become even more significant in recent years. Following Bruce Willis’ 2023 diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia—a rare form of dementia that affects behavior, language, and memory—Moore has publicly supported his current wife, Emma Heming Willis, 47, in caring for the actor. In a pre-taped interview on The Oprah Podcast in September 2025, Moore praised Heming Willis for her dedication and resilience: “I have so much compassion for Emma in this, being a young woman. There’s no way that anyone could have anticipated where this was going to go. She’s done a masterful job, balancing fear, strength, and courage in navigating this.”
Willis, now 70, moved into a specialized home with 24/7 caregivers in August 2025, ensuring an environment suited to his progressive illness. Moore’s openness about her support for the family underscores the unusual but heartfelt bond that persists between her, Willis, and Heming Willis.
The Neil Diamond anecdote, lighthearted as it is, offers fans a rare glimpse into the couple’s early days and their shared love for music—a small window into the private joys of a marriage that remains influential in Hollywood, even decades after its official end.