Early Life and Education of Bruce Willis: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Bruce Willis, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Bruce Willis is a retired American actor known for his roles in both comedic and action genres. He rose to prominence with the TV series *Moonlighting* and solidified his fame as an action star playing John McClane in the *Die Hard* film franchise. With a career spanning over a hundred films, Willis is a recognizable figure in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

November 21, 1987: Marriage to Demi Moore

On November 21, 1987, Bruce Willis married Demi Moore at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas.

1988: Campaigns for Michael Dukakis

In 1988, Bruce Willis and then-wife Demi Moore campaigned for then Democratic Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis's presidential campaign.

1992: Supports George H. W. Bush

In the 1992 presidential election, Bruce Willis supported President George H. W. Bush for reelection and was an outspoken critic of Bill Clinton.

1996: Declines to endorse Bob Dole

In 1996, Bruce Willis declined to endorse Clinton's Republican opponent Bob Dole because Dole criticized Demi Moore for her role in the film Striptease.

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June 24, 1998: Separation Announcement

On June 24, 1998, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore announced their separation.

July 1998: Views on Religion

In a July 1998 interview with George magazine, Bruce Willis shared his views on organized religion, stating they are dying forms.

October 18, 2000: Divorce Finalized

On October 18, 2000, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore filed for divorce and the divorce was finalized later that day.

2000: Supports George W. Bush

Bruce Willis was an invited speaker at the 2000 Republican National Convention, and supported George W. Bush that year.

2002: Girl Scout Cookies Donation

In 2002, Bruce Willis purchased 12,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, suggested by his daughter Tallulah, to send to sailors aboard USS John F. Kennedy and other troops stationed throughout the Middle East.

2003: USO Tour in Iraq

In 2003, Bruce Willis visited Iraq as part of the USO tour, singing to the troops with his band, The Accelerators.

February 2006: Views on the Bush Administration

In February 2006, when Bruce Willis was in Manhattan to promote his film 16 Blocks, he expressed his frustration with the Bush administration and government intrusion. He stated he's a Republican only as far as he wants a smaller government.

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August 17, 2006: Support for Israel

On August 17, 2006, Bruce Willis was named in a Los Angeles Times advertisement that condemned Hamas and Hezbollah and supported Israel in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon war.

2006: Views on US Intervention in Colombia

In 2006, Bruce Willis stated that the United States should intervene more extensively in Colombia to end drug trafficking. He also expressed support for increased salaries for teachers and police officers, and disappointment in the United States foster care system and its treatment of Native Americans. Bruce Willis also supported gun rights.

June 2007: Republican Ideologies

In several June 2007 interviews, Bruce Willis declared that he maintains some Republican ideologies.

June 2007: Clarification on Terrorist Bounty

In the June 2007 issue of Vanity Fair, Bruce Willis clarified that his statement about offering US$1 million to any noncombatant who turned in terrorist leaders was made hypothetically and not meant to be taken literally.