Rumer Willis Says She's 'So Grateful for My Tiny Family’ in Cute New Year’s Post

Mar. 15, 2025

Derek Richard Thomas and Rumer Willis with daughter Louetta (L), Louetta Isley Thomas Willis (R).Photo:Rumer Willis/Instagram (2)

Rumer Willis/Instagram (2)

Rumer Willisis loving life with her family of three.The new mom, 35, celebrated the New Year on a quick getaway with partnerDerek Richard Thomasand their daughter, 8-month-oldLouetta Isley, as seen in photos she shared to Instagram.“So grateful for my tiny family ✨,” she captioned the set of photos, which show the three enjoying time outdoors, along with cozy, quiet moments and holiday festivities together.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In an Instagram Q&A last month, theOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywoodactress revealed the special meaning behind her daughter’s name.Asked where she got the name from, the new mom replied, “Her name is a mix of things I love. I have always loved the name Lou so was thinking of that for both a boy or a girl but then when we found out she was a girl, we came up with Louetta,” she explained.“We wanted to give her options and me and my dad’s favorite singers are Lou (Louie Armstrong), Etta (Etta James), Isley (Isley Brothers).“Derek Richard Thomas and Rumer Willis with daughter Louetta.Rumer Willis InstagramIn a chat with PEOPLE about her partnership withBumpsuitin November, she echoed that feeling, explaining how much this time of year means to her.“We always do stuff together at Christmas and everybody has a stocking and to just be able to see her there this Christmas, it’s exciting. Christmas issuch a big holiday for us.“In the same conversation, Rumer opened up aboutpassing on the family’s “magic” to daughter Louetta.“I think inherently, some of the most magical parts of myself aredefinitely from them,” the actress said of her dad, as well as momDemi Moore, 61.“So I feel like that will be passed down to her,” Rumer continued. “I love watching them with her.”

Rumer Willisis loving life with her family of three.

The new mom, 35, celebrated the New Year on a quick getaway with partnerDerek Richard Thomasand their daughter, 8-month-oldLouetta Isley, as seen in photos she shared to Instagram.

“So grateful for my tiny family ✨,” she captioned the set of photos, which show the three enjoying time outdoors, along with cozy, quiet moments and holiday festivities together.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In an Instagram Q&A last month, theOnce Upon a Time … in Hollywoodactress revealed the special meaning behind her daughter’s name.

Asked where she got the name from, the new mom replied, “Her name is a mix of things I love. I have always loved the name Lou so was thinking of that for both a boy or a girl but then when we found out she was a girl, we came up with Louetta,” she explained.

“We wanted to give her options and me and my dad’s favorite singers are Lou (Louie Armstrong), Etta (Etta James), Isley (Isley Brothers).”

Derek Richard Thomas and Rumer Willis with daughter Louetta.Rumer Willis Instagram

Rumer Willis Instagram

In a chat with PEOPLE about her partnership withBumpsuitin November, she echoed that feeling, explaining how much this time of year means to her.

“We always do stuff together at Christmas and everybody has a stocking and to just be able to see her there this Christmas, it’s exciting. Christmas issuch a big holiday for us.”

In the same conversation, Rumer opened up aboutpassing on the family’s “magic” to daughter Louetta.

“I think inherently, some of the most magical parts of myself aredefinitely from them,” the actress said of her dad, as well as momDemi Moore, 61.

“So I feel like that will be passed down to her,” Rumer continued. “I love watching them with her.”

source: people.com