“Made me want to end it all”: Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis slams Perez Hilton for bullying her when she was a teen

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Tallulah Willis at the Autism Speaks Los Angeles Gala, 2024 (Image via Getty)

Tallulah Willis has publicly called out gossip blogger Perez Hilton for bullying her as a teenager, saying his comments once made her “want to end it all.” The 31-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore reflected on how she has come to embrace her resemblance to her father in an Instagram post shared on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

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In her post, Tallulah shared side-by-side photos of herself and her dad Bruce, 70, from his Die Hard years, noting the strong resemblance in their features. “My Lordy! if I am NOT this man’s child,” she wrote, adding that her once-criticized chin was now something she cherished.

"The face, the smile, dare I say it the chin (hey @perez remember when you bullied a 13 year old for money?) that made me want to end it all, is now the most precious gift I could be bestowed with."
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Perez Hilton, 47, has not responded to the mention at the time of press. According to the October 8, 2025, story by US Weekly, his blog caught attention for mocking celebrities, including young public figures like Tallulah Willis and her sisters.

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More about what Tallulah Willis said

In her post, Tallulah Willis wrote that for years she could not even say the word “chin” out loud because of how much shame it carried.

"It was my dirty sinful malady, center stage for all the world to see. At least that’s what you guys said, over and over and over and over."
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She described feeling like a “cursed child” for inheriting what she now calls a “joyful, expressive feature, alive with emotion", and called out "adults" who taught a child to hate themselves. The actress also added that she has is "proud" of all the work she's put in to "rip" the hate out.

"I’m angry at the adults they planted the seeds of self hate, and I’m proud of myself for the work I’ve to rip that hate out from the roots! love u all. stay the course"
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 Tallulah Willis and Bruce Willis at the Comedy Central Roast Of Bruce Willis in 2018 (Image via Getty)
Tallulah Willis and Bruce Willis at the Comedy Central Roast Of Bruce Willis in 2018 (Image via Getty)

The post received immediate support from Tallulah Willis’ family and peers. “I love you so much,” wrote her sister Rumer Willis in the comments, while model Karen Elson called her “absolutely beautiful inside and out ❤️.”

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Sailor Brinkley Cook, daughter of Christie Brinkley, added,

"We all have a Perez story 😅🥲💪 you’re as gorgeous as you are powerful"

US Weekly reported that Tallulah Willis' post and the comments echoed the sentiment of many followers who shared experiences of being targeted or shamed online.


As reported by US Weekly, Bruce Willis, due to his ailing health. The diagnosis for dementia was revealed in 2023, and his family, including ex-wife Demi Moore, has maintained a united front since then.

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In an August 2025 interview with Diane Sawyer, Bruce’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, 49, said her husband had moved into a separate residence equipped with a full-time care team.

"It was one of the hardest decisions that I’ve had to make so far. But I knew, first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters."

The home is reportedly located near where she lives with their children, Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11.

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Demi Moore, 62, and Bruce have three older daughters- Rumer Willis, 37, Scout Willis, 34, and Tallulah Willis, 31. The family has remained close, frequently sharing updates on Bruce’s condition and expressing solidarity as he continues his treatment.

Edited by Devangee
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