Rumer Willis, Derek Richard Thomas Split One Year After Welcoming Baby
Originally appeared on E! Online
Rumer Willis is in a new chapter of her life.
The 35-year-old shared that she and Derek Richard Thomas have split over a year after welcoming their daughter Louetta, 15 months.
"I am single momming it and coparenting," Rumer wrote on her Instagram Stories Aug. 22. "I'm so grateful for Lou. She is the best thing in my life and I'm forever grateful I was able to have the time in that relationship for her to come into my life."
The former couple debuted their relationship in November 2022 when the House Bunny actress shared the news on Instagram. In December of that year, she announced the pregnancy and four months later, they welcomed their baby.
Their split comes two months after the Vista Kicks frontman gushed over being a dad and his relationship with Rumer.
"Thank you for changing my life and transforming me into a better person," he wrote on Instagram in June. "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 for existing and thank you to your mother for being my loving partner on this journey of parenthood."
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And Rumer—the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore—also previously reflected on their relationship and how becoming parents changed the dynamic.
"There's so much that goes on,” she told E! News in May. “Your hormones, everything's going crazy—people say that if you can make it through the first year together, that's the biggest milestone. Being in a relationship while having a kid, there's a level of depth and intimacy and trust that you have to go to with someone."
She also knows that caring for a little one often takes a village.
"This has been such an experience from the moment I got pregnant til now," Rumer explained to E! in November. "It's been such an exercise in surrender and self-trust. Everyone will give you advice—grandparents, friends, sisters, doctors—and the truth is you really have to trust yourself."
And although she’s been endlessly inspired by Demi, she continues to find her own footing when it comes to being a mom.
"We're in such a different time, there's just so much more information," she explained. "My mom will be like, 'You should do this with her,' and I'll say, 'Actually, based on what I've been reading, you don't do that anymore.'"
"I think as parents you want to give your kids whatever you didn't have,” she continued. “But the beauty in what I'm learning is, she might not need what I didn't get, because she's her own person."
Keep reading to see who other celebs who called it quits this year.
Judge Greg Mathis & Linda Mathis
The iconic TV judge's wife filed for divorce after 39 years of marriage citing “irreconcilable differences” in the court documents obtained by E! News in August.
Joey Lawrence & Samantha Cope
The Blossom alum's wife filed for divorce in August to end their two-year marriage. In court documents obtained by E! News, she cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason split and asked the court to grant her full physical custody of their daughter Dylan, who was born on Jan. 16, 2023.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck
The greatest love story never told came to an end in Aug. 20, when J.Lo officially filed for the divorce from the Oscar winner on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding.
In her filing, obtained by TMZ, she listed their date of separation as April 26, 2024.
Tommy Fury & Molly-Mae Hague
The Love Island U.K. couple's relationship left the villa in August, when Molly-Mae confirmed that she and Tommy had called off their one-year engagement.
“After five years together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way," she wrote on Instagram Story, adding their daughter Bambi will be the "most important thing to me, now and always."
Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird & Josh Efird
Here comes a breakup for the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star, who filed for divorce from her husband after six years of marriage.
In court documents obtained by E! News Aug. 2, Lauryn said the two agreed on joint legal and physical custody of their daighter Ella, son Bentley and Sylus and Stella.
Christina Haack & Josh Hall
After less than three years of marriage, Josh filed for divorce from the Flip or Flop alum in July 2024.
In the legal docs, Josh cited the reason behind the split as irreconcilable differences and the date of separation as July 8.
However, in Christina's own divorce filing, she listed their breakup date as July 7.
Cameron Mathison & Vanessa Mathison
The General Hospital star and TV personality announced in July that they've made the "difficult decision" to break up after 22 years of marriage.
Deon Derrico & Karen Derrico
After 19 years of marriage, the stars of Doubling Down with the Derricos divorced in June.
“Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children—their well-being is our priority,” Deon and Karen shared in a statement to E! News. “We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.”
Tianna Robillard & Cody Ford
The TikTok star and Cincinnati Bengals guard—who had been together for over two years—called off their engagement after two months, wiping their respective social medias of their relationship.
"It’s over," Tianna explained in a June 12 TikTok. "It’s never going to be back together. That’s for damn sure.”
Charles Spencer & Karen Spencer
Earl Spencer—who is the brother of the late Princess Diana—announced in June that he and Countess Spencer were divorcing after 13 years of marriage.
"It is immensely sad," the author told The Mail on Sunday in a statement published June 8. "I just want to devote myself to all my children, and to my grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future."
Carly Lawrence & Bennett Sipes
The reality TV stars parted ways, with Carly filing for divorce from the Love Island USA alum on June 10.
Joe Jonas & Stormi Bree
The Jonas Brothers singer and the model called it quits after five months of dating, multiple outlets reported by early June.
Harry Styles & Taylor Russell
The One Direction alum and the actress broke up after less than a year of dating, multiple outlets confirmed in May 2024.
Firerose & Billy Ray Cyrus
Seven months after his wedding, the "Old Town Road" musician filed for divorce from Firerose (real name Johanna Rose Hodges) in June, citing "inappropriate marital conduct" as one of the reasons for breakup.
In court documents obtained by E! News, Billy Ray said his "consent to marriage was obtained by fraud" after the Australian singer allegedly lied to him about her previous marriage.
Dorit & PK Kemsley
After weathering mulitple divorce rumors over the years, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced in May that she and PK have separated after nine years of marriage.
"To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children," Dorit—who shares son Jagger, 10, and 8-year-old daughter Phoenix, with PK—wrote in a May 9 Instagram post. We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey."
Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist
The Golden Bachelor couple announced their decision to divorce on April 12, three months after tying the knot in a live, televised ceremony.
"Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations," Gerry said during a joint appearance on Good Morning America, "and we've looked closely at our situation, our living situation, so forth and we've come to the conclusion mutually that it's probably time for us to dissolve our marriage."
Natalie Portman & Bejamin Millepied
Nearly one year after privately separating, Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied finalized their divorce in March 2024 after 11 years of marriage.
Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, who split from Dean in June 2023, officially filed for divorce on March 29 after nearly 18 years of marriage.
Tori—who shares kids Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7, with Dean—requested sole physical custody and joint legal custody of their kids in her filing.
Chelsea Lazkani & Jeff Lazkani
After nearly seven years of marriage, the Selling Sunset star filed for divorce from her husband, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
The real estate agent—who shares kids Maddox, 5, and Melia, 3, with Jeff—cited irreconcilable differences as the official reasoning for her filing.
Gypsey Rose Blanchard & Ryan Anderson
In April, Gypsy Rose Blanchard filed for divorce from her estranged husband Ryan Anderson after nearly two years of marriage. Their breakup came just three months after Gypsy's release from prison.
Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright
After four years of marriage, the Vanderpump Rules alums, who share 2-year-old son Cruz, announced they have separated.
"Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year," she shared during the Feb. 29 episode of their podcast When Reality Hits. "Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health."
Porsha Williams & Simon Guobadia
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star filed for divorce from the businessman in February after just 15 months of marriage.
Robert Irwin & Rorie Buckey
The son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin and Heath Ledger's niece announced their breakup on Feb. 16.
"We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways," the wrote in a joint statement on Instagram Story, "but profoundly appreciate all of the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future."
The pair—who were first romantically linked in November 2022—added, "We wish to express gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths."
Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires
Multiple outlets reported Feb. 8 that Jason filed for divorce from the fellow country singer on Dec. 15, 2023.
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