Tallulah Willis is opening up about the changes her body has undergone during her recovery from an eating disorder. The youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore recently shared before-and-after photos of her body on Instagram, along with a trigger warning to alert her fans that one of the pictures was a “pre-recovery image.” In the post’s caption, she expressed her love for herself and acknowledged her own courage. She encouraged her followers to stay strong and included hashtags related to eating disorder recovery and self-love.
In the photo carousel, Tallulah shared an older picture of herself, showcasing her smaller frame in a crop top and underwear. She also posted a screenshot of a text conversation where she sent a recent photo of herself to a group chat. Her older sister, Rumer Willis, responded with a message of support, calling her beautiful.
Fans flooded the comments section with words of admiration and encouragement for Tallulah’s journey towards overcoming her eating disorder. They praised her for her resilience and expressed their belief in her ability to overcome challenges. Some users emphasized the importance of her honesty and vulnerability in discussing such a sensitive topic, acknowledging the support it provides to others struggling with eating disorders. They also highlighted the possibility of a fulfilling life in recovery.
Actress Sarah Paulson, known for her role in “American Horror Story,” expressed her love for Tallulah in a comment on the post. Over the years, Tallulah has been transparent about her battles with anorexia and body dysmorphia. In 2014, she disclosed that she reached a weight of 95 pounds after being influenced by tabloid media. In May, she wrote an essay for Vogue, revealing that her parents had sent her to Driftwood Recovery in Texas in June 2022 after she faced challenges with anorexia.
Tallulah shared her experience of being diagnosed with body dysmorphia at a young age, influenced by negative portrayals in tabloids. She admitted that she believed the opinions of strangers over the love and support of her family. Nine years later, following her split from fiancé Dillon Buss, her parents intervened and sent her to Driftwood Recovery once again. During her time at the facility, she received a new diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, which affects emotional regulation and relationship stability.
After spending four months in the recovery center, Tallulah left Texas feeling significantly better. She shifted her focus towards her father’s health as he battles frontotemporal dementia. She realized that her desire for harmony within her family outweighed her concerns about her body. She wanted to alleviate worry and bring joy to her loved ones.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the issues discussed in this story, please reach out for help. You can call 988 or text “NEDA” to 741741 to connect with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line.
Tallulah Willis is getting candid about how her body has changed as she recovers from an eating disorder.
On Tuesday, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore shared before-and-after pictures of her body along with a trigger warning to warn fans that one of the pics was a “pre-recovery image.”
“I love her. And I love her, and I see how courageous she’s been,” she captioned the Instagram post.
“steady on the course my bbs ☀️,” Tallulah, 29, wrote, adding the hashtags “edrecovery” and “iloveme.”
In the carousel of pics, the “Whole Ten Yards” actress shared an older snap of herself, showing off her smaller frame in a sweater crop top and undies.
She also posted a screenshot of a text exchange, in which she sent a newer photo of herself to a group chat.
“Look at my healthy body!!!!” she texted, to which her older sister Rumer Willis replied, “You are beautiful.”
Fans took to Tallulah’s comments section, praising her for working hard to overcome her eating disorder.
“Keep on going you are doing amazing. You can do hard things,” wrote one user.
‘You’re doing amazing ❤️,” added another.
“This is so important. Thank you for being honest and real with this topic. Means a lot for the ED [eating disorder] support network to know there is help. Our loved ones can truly have a full life in recovery 💕,” commented a third supporter.
“Your story is important. Thank you for sharing it 💕,” added a fourth person.
Tallulah also received support from “American Horror Story” actress Sarah Paulson, who wrote, “I love you.”
Over the years, the “Scarlet Letter” actress has been open about her struggles with anorexia and body dysmorphia.
In 2014, she confessed that she got down to 95 pounds after being influenced by tabloids.
“I’m diagnosed with body dysmorphia with reading those stupid f–king tabloids when I was like 13 and feeling like I was ugly, like always,” she told StyleLikeU at the time. “I believed the strangers more than the people who loved me because why would the people who love me be honest?”
Nine years later, Tallulah penned a personal letter for Vogue about how her parents stepped in and sent her to Driftwood Recovery in Texas in June 2022 after she struggled with anorexia again following her split from fiancé Dillon Buss.
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During her stay at the facility, she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
“I was introduced to a variety of therapies, my medication was retooled, and I was given a new diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder, an illness that impairs the ability to regulate emotions and find stability in relationships,” the fashion designer explained.
After staying in the recovery center for four months, Tallulah said she left Texas feeling “a lot better” and was able to focus on Bruce’s health as he battles frontotemporal dementia.
“I realized that what I wanted more than harmony with my body was harmony with my family — to no longer worry them, to bring a levity to my sisters and my parents,” she wrote.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call 988 or continue to contact Crisis Text Line by texting “NEDA” to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line
