We have all been fascinated by Hollywood couples for decades. Whether it’s Bogey and Bacall, Brad and Angelina, following these star crossed lovers, we get a glimpse into their fabulous lives. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have been one of the most interesting couples on our radar. It’s weird because after they got divorced, the public was even more interested in this couple. In fact, maybe getting divorced did help them save their relationship. Now, let us take a walk down memory lane and follow the steps that brought them to have such an awesome friendship that can’t even separate them on a worldwide crisis.
Their First Meeting
Demo Moore was engaged to another young up and coming actor in 1987, Emilio Estevez. The pair met on the set of St. Elmo’s Fire and got engaged soon after. She even came out to support her man for the premiere of his buddy cop film Stakeout. Bruce Willis was among the star studded parade of actors attending. One of the after parties is where they crossed paths and the rest is history, needless to say. In her new memoir, she talks about what happened, and what her first impressions were.
Didn’t Know Where Things Would Lead
Apparently, she had heard things about Bruce from people in her circle – and heading into the meeting, her preconceived impression was not that great. “My impression was that he was a jerk; however, Bruce was so gallant,” Moore said. Demi was taken with his boisterous yet gentlemanly air. He must have been unaware of her relationship status because he took this time to make a few advances in attempt to woo the young actress.
A Number and A Limo
During their conversation at the after-party, Bruce asked for her number. Not having any paper, he stuck his arm out and let her scroll it across his skin. Demi thought that was it for the night. But according to another story in her memoir, Bruce rode up alongside her car on the freeway. He stuck his head up out of the sunroof of his limo and yelled, “Hey Demi!”
Fiancée No More
Unfortunately for her fiancé, Demi was taken with Bruce – and it was not long until she was single and ready to mingle. Demi and Emilio were engaged for two years before she felt a shift in her feelings. It was not long after meeting Bruce that Emilio and Demi officially called it quits.
They Begin to Date
In September of that same year, Demi and Bruce went public with their relationship. Their first official outing was attending the Emmys together. For a whirlwind few months, Bruce used his abundant resources to wine and dine Demi, sweeping her off her feet. No one could argue that the relationship was moving in the right direction, and was moving quickly.
Demi in Secret
Flying from place to place on a private jet, the couple would eventually find themselves en route to Las Vegas, where they spent some time “in private.” And as we all know, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? Well, not so much for this smitten couple, as they would soon find out.
Vegas Wedding
Vegas is one of those places that can be very intoxicating, and these two lovebirds got swept up in the emotions and the bright lights and ended up tying the knot in the Golden Nugget suite! In between moving from table to table on the casino floor, Demi remembers Bruce saying, “I feel we should get married.” On their way to Vegas, they had been joking about it – but when he said that, he looked profoundly serious. So she said yes, and just four months after starting to date, they promised to love each other forever.
Hollywood Sequel
Though they had already become man and wife, none of their family members or friends were there to witness their wedding. So a month later, they did it up again – this time, Hollywood style. The wedding was as lavish as you would expect, with the high-profile guest list this power couple had. Not only did they have many famous friends in attendance, but the actual ceremony was officiated by the great music legend Little Richard.
