> At a Glance
> – Demi Moore told Kate Hudson that Bruce Willis declared a weekly “Neil Diamond Day”
> – The couple played Diamond’s music non-stop starting in the 1980s
> – Their three daughters grew up hearing the same songs
> – Why it matters: A candid peek at the former power couple’s private ritual that shaped their family life
Demi Moore offered a rare glimpse into her marriage to Bruce Willis while chatting with Kate Hudson at a private screening of Hudson’s new film, Song Sung Blue, on January 7 at Soho House in Los Angeles.
The Neil Diamond Ritual
Moore told Hudson that Willis turned every week into a full-day tribute to Neil Diamond, the singer whose 1972 hit inspired the movie’s title.
> Demi Moore recalled:
> “Bruce always had every week, Neil Diamond Day.”
She remembered walking into their home and hearing Diamond’s voice echoing through every room.
- The tradition started soon after they wed in 1987
- It continued after their daughters were born
- Even after their 2000 divorce, Willis kept the playlist on repeat
A Shared Love for the Music
Moore admitted she quickly became a convert.
> “He played Neil throughout the day. He kept on doing that for years. He was a huge Neil fan. And so am I!”
The memory surfaced while watching Hudson and Hugh Jackman portray a couple who front a Neil Diamond cover band in the film.
Star-Studded Night
Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Mark Ruffalo and director David O’Russell also attended the private event.
| Couple | Marriage Years | Children |
|---|---|---|
| Moore & Willis | 1987-2000 | Rumer, Scout, Tallulah |
| Willis & Heming | 2009-present | Mabel, Evelyn |
Still Close
Despite splitting more than two decades ago, Moore and Willis remain bonded by their kids and mutual respect.
> Bruce Willis told Rolling Stone in December 2000:
> “I still love Demi. We’re very close. We have three children whom we will continue to raise together.”
Moore even attended Willis’s 2009 wedding to Emma Heming Willis with then-husband Ashton Kutcher.
Key Takeaways
- A simple music ritual became a cornerstone of Moore and Willis’s family life
- Neil Diamond’s catalog served as the soundtrack to their daughters’ childhoods
- The ex-couple’s enduring friendship centers on co-parenting their three children
Moore’s story turned a film screening into a heartfelt tribute to shared memories and lasting family ties.
