Rumer Willis Says She's 'Single Momming It' As She Confirms Split From Derek Richard Thomas
Rumer Willis has confirmed that she and Derek Richard Thomas have ended their relationship.
She shared with her fans that she's now a single mom of their daughter Louetta Isley Willis, who was born not long after she and Thomas started dating in 2022.
On Father's Day this year, Derek Richard Thomas spoke about his love for Rumer Willis and their daughter Louetta in an Instagram post that featured a montage clip of their memories together.
Rumer Willis And Derek Richard Thomas Are No Longer Dating
Willis has confirmed that she and the father of her child are no longer together. On August 22, the actress answered fan questions in an "Ask Me Anything (AMA) Uncensored," which she hosted on her Instagram Stories.
When a fan asked if she and Thomas were "still a couple," Willis replied, "Nope I am single momming it and co-parenting."
She further said she's "so grateful" for their 16-month-old daughter Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, who was born on April 18, 2023.
Willis also spoke to her fans about her love for Louetta. She wrote, "She is the best thing in my life and I am forever grateful I was able to have the time in that relationship for her to come into my life."
The Ex-Couple Was Not Together Long Before Baby Lou's Birth
Willis and Thomas have never confirmed the exact date they started dating, but they seem to have gotten together sometime in 2022.
In December of that year, the couple confirmed they were expecting a child with a joint Instagram post that featured a carousel of Willis' baby bump photos.
The post featured photos of Thomas with his hand on Willis' growing belly as he kissed it. The actress was also pictured smiling while flaunting her baby bump near a window.
In August 2022, in a celebratory post for Willis' 34th birthday, Thomas hinted that their relationship was still fresh.
He wrote, "In the short time we've been together you have filled my life with joy and peace. Everything is just so easy with you. We sing, we dance, we play and most of all we laugh. Thank you for being you. You're a magical human I'm so glad you came into my life."
Derek Richard Thomas Has Spoken About His Love For Their Family
To celebrate Father's Day this year, Thomas posted a sweet Instagram post expressing his love for Willis and Louetta.
The post featured a montage clip of the former couple's memories with their baby girl with a lengthy caption. He set the post to Frank Sinatra's "Young at Heart."
He wrote at the time, "I love you, Louetta. Thank you for changing my life and transforming me into a better person. Being your father is the greatest joy of my life. It's an honor to be your guide as you teach me how to live. Thank you you for existing and thank you to your mother @rumerwillis for being my loving partner on this journey of parenthood. I love you both."
The caption also featured a message from Willis and Louetta wishing him a Father's Day. It read, "Derek, Lou is so lucky to have a papa that loves her so much. I am so grateful she has a dad that encourages and helps to cultivate her sense of wonder and play and teaches her it's okay to get dirty and run barefoot in the grass. Happy Father's Day. Love your girls."
Rumer Willis Talks About Her Motherhood Experience
Willis opened up about her thoughts on parenthood during an interview with People Magazine in late March.
The actress shared that she "always knew" she wanted kids and that being a mother to Louetta is her "favorite thing ever."
She said, "I feel like we're in an era that is really waking up to the power that is in motherhood. I know, for me, giving birth in my house and having that moment and going through that, you just tap into a power greater than yourself. I think when you give birth and you go through that transition into motherhood that it really deepens that power in yourself."
Rumer Willis Talks About Her Growth Last Year
Rumer began 2024 with a very positive outlook on life. In a lengthy and emotional post, the 35-year-old candidly discussed her 2023, noting her milestones and challenges.
"Finding my way back to myself…. Last year was incredibly dynamic, I grew a human being, gave birth at home (with no drugs) surrounded by my family," Rumer wrote on Instagram.
"Navigated a new relationship while being pregnant and postpartum, fell in love with the tiny love of my life Lou, softened, became less resistant to my own bullsh-t, threw pots on a wheel, did 6pm ocean swims 4x a week in the winter, learned about what real intimacy looks like, working on being the most honest authentic version of myself, healing my trauma so I don't pass it on to my daughter...," she added.
