Bruce Willis praised by wife Emma Heming and ex Demi Moore on Father's Day amid dementia battle

Demi Moore offered a sweet father's day tribute to her ex-husband Bruce Willis Sunday.

The actress, 60, shared a black and white throwback of the Die Hard star, 68, with their daughters Rumer, 34, Scout, 31 and Tallulah, 29. 

Bruce and all three girls were staring into the camera with their tongues sticking out. 

'Forever grateful to you BW for giving me these three beautiful girls,' the Brave New World actress wrote.

Father's Day: Demi Moore offered a sweet father's day tribute to her ex-husband Bruce Willis Sunday. 'Forever grateful to you BW for giving me these three beautiful girls,' the Brave New World actress wrote. 'We love our #girldad. Happy Father’s Day!'

'We love our #girldad. Happy Father’s Day!'

Bruce's wife Emma Heming Willis, 45, posted her own loving message, sharing a snap of the action star with their oldest daughter Mabel, 11.

 The couple also share a younger daughter, Evelyn, nine.

'Father’s Day is a time I get to reflect on my deep appreciation and respect I have for Bruce as I watch him father our little ones,' the former model wrote about her husband who is suffering from frontotemporal dementia.

'Where it might not be “conventional,” what he’s teaching them will span generations. Unconditional love, kindness, strength, compassion, patience, generosity, resilience.'

'Happy Father’s Day to the greatest dad I know, who will forever be the gift that keeps giving within our family.' 

Lily Collins, 34, paid tribute to her father, rocker Phil Collins, 72, not for his musical accomplishment, but for their shared love of food. 

Bruce's wife Emma Heming Willis, 45, posted her own loving message, sharing a snap of the action star with their oldest daughter Mabel, 11. 'Father’s Day is a time I get to reflect on my deep appreciation and respect I have for Bruce as I watch him father our little ones,' she wrote

Father-daughter: Lily Collins, 34, shared photos her a dad Phil Collins', 72, eating styles writing, 'Like father, like daughter. Happy Father’s Day dad! No one uses chopsticks or eats a burger quite like you. I can only hope to one day look as cool and chic. Thank you for all the years of laughs, lessons, and love. In life and in food. I love you so so so much…'

Salma Hayak, 56, shared a flashback photo of her father, Sami Hayek Dominguez, with her daughter, Valentina Pinault, 15, enjoying a day in the sun. 'Papá, gracias por la vida ♥️ #felizdiadelpadre, Dad, thank you for life #happyfathersday in Spanish and English

Kate Hudson, 44, share a photo of her stepfather, Kurt Russell, 72, surrounded by several grandchildren and her brother Oliver, 46, from what appeared to be a birthday celebration. 'Oh how we love you Pa! The happiest Father’s Day to one amazing man! I love you!'

The Emily in Paris star shared some compare and contrast photos of their eating styles writing, 'Like father, like daughter.' 

'Happy Father’s Day dad! No one uses chopsticks or eats a burger quite like you. I can only hope to one day look as cool and chic. Thank you for all the years of laughs, lessons, and love. In life and in food. I love you so so so much…'

Salma Hayak, 56, shared a flashback photo of her father, Sami Hayek Dominguez, with her daughter, Valentina Pinault, 15, enjoying a day in the sun.

'Papá, gracias por la vida ♥️ #felizdiadelpadre, Dad, thank you for life #happyfathersday in Spanish and English.

Kate Hudson, 44, share a photo of her stepfather, Kurt Russell, 72, surrounded by several grandchildren and her brother Oliver, 46, from what appeared to be a birthday celebration. 

'A teacher, leader, a husband and dad ❤️,'  Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, 40, wrote. 'A guiding light, you're our launching pad. Daddy, Daddy, we love you. Wishing my dad @anyangnyongo a wonderful #FathersDay with deep gratitude for your example and love!'

Kyle Richards, 54, wrote a loving acknowledgement of her husband, Mauricio Umansky, 52, sharing photos of him with their daughters Farrah, 34, Alexia, 26, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 14. 'Happy Father's Day @mumansky18, so grateful that our girls have such an incredible Dad'

Sarah Michelle Geller, 46, shared a photo of husband, Freddie Prinze, Jr holding one of their children. 'To the incredible father of our two kids... we love to celebrate you every day, but we will give you this day too!!! Thanks for… simply being you'

'Oh how we love you Pa! The happiest Father’s Day to one amazing man! I love you!'

The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor has been in Kate's life since around 1983, when he began dating her mother, Goldie Hawn, 77. 

Kate and Oliver are estranged from their birth father, Bill Hudson, 73. 

'A teacher, leader, a husband and dad ❤️,' is the way Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, 40,  began her homage to her father Anyang.

'A guiding light, you're our launching pad,' she continued.

Daddy, Daddy, we love you,' the Black Panther star wrote, finishing with, 'Wishing my dad @anyangnyongo a wonderful #FathersDay with deep gratitude for your example and love!'

Emily Ratjakowski, 32, shared some sweet snaps of her dad, John David "J.D." Ratajkowski with her as a child and with her two-year-old son, Sylvester

Kyle Richards, 54, wrote a loving acknowledgement of her husband, Mauricio Umansky, 52, sharing various photos of him with their daughters  Farrah,34, Alexia, 26,  Sophia, 23, and Portia, 14.

'Happy Father's Day @mumansky18, so grateful that our girls have such an incredible Dad. Leading them with love and instilling in them to be adventurous and live life to the fullest ❤️ Always there for them and not knowing how to say "no". They would definitely agree you get the best Dad award.'

Sarah Michelle Geller, 46, shared a sweet vintage photo of her husband, Freddie Prinze, Jr holding one of their newborn children honoring her husband of 20 year.

They are parents to Charlotte, 13, and Rocky, 10. 

'To the incredible father of our two kids @realfreddieprinze - we love to celebrate you every day, but we will give you this day too!!! Thanks for… simply being you.'

Jeremy Renner, 52, celebrating being a father, posting a photo with his daughter Ava, 10, 'Another day to celebrate next to my number one.'Honoring the importance bestowed on to me as a father, teacher, student, protector, and conspirator. Thank you for this day, this shared journey, and this perfect hug. ❤️'

Jeremy also thanked his own father, Lee Renner. 'These are some of things learned, passed down to me by my father….. Happy Fathers Day Pop !!'

Sunday was a double celebration for country music star Blake Shelton, 47. His wife, singer Gwen Stefani, 53, shared photos and video from their life together writing, 'happy bday and fathers day, <3 i love u more than anything gx.'

Blake is a doting stepfather to the Hollaback Girl singer's three sons, Kingston, 17, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, nine, whom she shares with singer Gavin Rossdale, 57

Katherine Schwarzenegger posted a fun photo of her husband, Chris Pratt, 43, and her dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 73, as they both enjoyed cigars. 'Happy fathers to day to these guys! We love you a big one!' she penned

Emily Ratjakowski, 32, shared some sweet snaps of her dad, John David "J.D." Ratajkowski with her as a child and with her two-year-old son, Sylvester. 

She also shared a cute video of grandfather and grandson bonding together. 

Jeremy Renner, 52, celebrating being a father, posting a photo with his daughter Ava, 10, as they sat on a dock looking out at a lake near his home. 

'Another day to celebrate next to my number one,' the Avengers star wrote.

'Honoring the importance bestowed on to me as a father, teacher, student, protector, and conspirator. Thank you for this day, this shared journey, and this perfect hug. ❤️'

Supermodel Naomi Campbell shared a photo from her childhood to honor her single mother Valerie Morris. Naomi has never met her birth father

Newlywed Naomi Watts, 54, paid a simple tribute to her late father, Peter, who died when she was seven

He then thanked his own father, Lee Renner. 'These are some of things learned, passed down to me by my father….. Happy Fathers Day Pop !!'  

Katherine Schwarzenegger posted a fun photo of her husband, Chris Pratt, 43, and her dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 73, as they both enjoyed cigars.

'Happy fathers to day to these guys! We love you a big one!' she penned. 

Sunday was a double celebration for country music star Blake Shelton, 47.

His wife, singer Gwen Stefani, 53, shared photos and video from their life together writing, 'happy bday and fathers day, <3 i love u more than anything gx.'

Eva Mendes, 49, shared a black and white photo from her youth with her father Cuban-American father Juan Carlos. '♥️te quiero Papi♥️' (I love you dad) she wrote

New mom Keke Palmer celebrated her partner Darius Jackson on his first Father's Day calling him 'the best dad ever!' Keke gave birth to son Leodis February 25

Kaley Cuoco, 37, wrote a loving tribute to her partner Tom Pelphrey, 40. 'Happy (first) Father’s Day to Tildy’s favorite person! @tommypelphrey watching you become a dad has been the joy of my life!' she penned. The Flight Attendant star also shared an adorable photo of daughter Matilda, two months, being held by her dad, Gary, saying, 'And to my dad ! The greatest pops and gramps on earth! Matilda is one lucky widdle chunk!'

Halle Berry, 56, honored her boyfriend, musician and singer Van Hunt, 53, for his presence in her life and the lives of her two kids, Nahla, 15, and Maceo-Robert, nine. The Eyes Like Pearls artist is father to a son, Drake, from a previous relationship

Blake is a doting stepfather to the Hollaback Girl singer's three sons, Kingston, 17, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, nine, whom she shares with singer Gavin Rossdale, 57. 

Gwen also shared an old photo of herself and sister, Jill with their dad, Dennis, writing, 'Happy Father’s Day dad I love u!! Gx.' 

Naomi Campbell, 53, paid homage to her mother, Valerie Morris, explaining, 'For all you INCREDIBLE AMAZING WOMAN, who have single-handedly raised us up in the world , this is your DAY TOO , WE SALUTE YOU !! I LOVE YOU MUM @valeriemorriscampbell #happyfathersday ❤️❤️❤️'

Newlywed Naomi Watts, 54, paid a simple tribute to her late father, Peter, who died when she was seven. 

'Happy Father's Day to all the dad's here's a pic of mine. Miss you dad ❤️ #peterwatts.' 

Priyanka Chopra, 40, sent a message to her daughter, Malti, 17 months about her father Nick Jonas, 30.  He is your biggest champion.. He’ll be the loudest in the room when you win. His wisdom will be the shoulders you stand on. Your tears will break his heart. He will never show you he’s hurting. His joy is your joy. He is dada or dad or papa or whatever you call them.'

Ryan Reynolds remembered his late father, Jim, in a simple post, writing 'Happy Father's Day, Jimbo' sharing an old photo of his dad, himself and brother Jeff from their childhood. 

Eva Mendes, 49, shared a black and white photo from her youth with her Cuban-American father Juan Carlos. '♥️te quiero Papi♥️' (I love you dad) she wrote. 

New mom Keke Palmer celebrated her partner Darius Jackson on his first Father's Day calling him 'the best dad ever!' Keke gave birth to son Leodis February 25.

'Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever!(don’t tell my dad I said that.)'

'Congrats Mr. Man, Leodis and I are so very happy to have such a fun, kind, responsible, dependable and supportive man like you in our lives. It’s so wonderful to see the kind of loving father you are, but I’m not surprised.'

'You wanted to be a dad maybe more than I wanted to be a mother and that’s saying a lot, because I’ve ALWAYS wanted to be a mother. I love this for us, but I really love it for Leo! God bless you darling, thank you for being in our lives. WE LOVE YOU!'

Kelly Rowland, 42, posted a delightful family photo with her husband, Tim Witherspoon, 49 and their two children. 'I can’t believe how lucky I am this life to call you mine, my baby daddy, the love of my life! Your heart, your soul, you are a thoughtful, intentional, patient, Father! TITAN, NOAH & I are so blessed to call you ours! HAPPY FATHERS day my ♥️!!!!!!'

Kaley Cuoco, 37, wrote a loving tribute to her partner Tom Pelphrey, 40.

'Happy (first) Father’s Day to Tildy’s favorite person! @tommypelphrey watching you become a dad has been the joy of my life!' she penned.

The Flight Attendant star also shared an adorable photo of daughter Matilda, two months, being held by her dad, Gary, saying, 'And to my dad ! The greatest pops and gramps on earth! Matilda is one lucky widdle chunk!' 

Halle Berry, 56, shared several flashback photos as she  honored her boyfriend, musician and singer Van Hunt, 53 for his presence in her life and the lives of her two kids,  Nahla, 15, and Maceo-Robert, nine. 

'The smiles on their faces tell their story! Their magic is palpable, it's playful and strong and full of joy! Van is not anchor nor sail, but he’s a guiding light whose love gently guides the way…for All of us!'

Madonna shared an old photo of her father Silvio, 92, from his younger days writing, 'Thanks for your unrelenting work ethic and Love and for refusing to spoil me in any wAy. You taught me how to be a Survivor! ♥️ Forever Grateful. But also really tired…… xxxxxxxx'

Kendall Jenner, honored her parent Caitlyn Jenner, 73, with a photo from her infancy riding on Caitlyn's shoulders. This was during before the Olympian's transition, when she was known as Bruce

Kourtney Kardashian, 44, who is expecting her first child with husband Travis Barker, 47, posted a picture with members their blended family - Landon, 19, Alabama, 17, Atiana De La Hoya and Penelope Disick, 10, writing, 'Happy Father's Day @travisbarker! Thank you for taking such good care of us.'

'Happy Father’s day to all the dads in my life and all of yours! ❤️'

The Eyes Like Pearls artist is father to a son, Drake, from a previous relationship. 

Cardi B, 30, sang the praises of her husband, Offset, 31 with a sweet snap that included most of the rapper's children.

'As you take your nap I make my videos lol…Happy Father’s Day my love. You are a king of a dad and your kids feel your love ,guidance and security.'

Cardi shares daughter Kulture, four and son Wave, one with the Clout artist. He is also  father to sons Jordan, 13, and Kody, seven, and daughter Kalea, eight, from previous relationships.

Priyanka Chopra, 40, sent out a multi-generational greeting, beginning with a message to her daughter, Malti, 17 months.

She first honored her husband, Nick Jonas, 30, sharing a photo of him and writing, 'He is your biggest champion.. He’ll be the loudest in the room when you win. His wisdom will be the shoulders you stand on. Your tears will break his heart. He will never show you he’s hurting. His joy is your joy. He is dada or dad or papa or whatever you call them.'

Heather Rae El Moussa,35, shared a photo her the blended family she shares with husband Tarek, 41  that includes their new baby, Tristan, five months, along with Tarek's kids Taylor, 12, and Brayden, seven. 'Seeing you with our baby boy Tristan and watching you be a dad of 3 amazing kids makes my heart so happy.' she told him 

Christina Hall, 39, share a photo of her blended family with husband Josh and her parents and kids Taylor and Brayden El Moussa.  Christina shares her youngest son, Hudson, three with former husband Ant Anstead

Gal Gadot, 38, shared a fun family photo with husband, Jaron Versano and two of their girls. 'I’m lucky to have @jaronvarsano as the aba to my daughters. I couldn’t ask for a better role model, fun and funny dad for them. We love you baby, you’re our rock. Our compass and our heart ♥️'

'I love you @nickjonas thank you for being ours. MM and I are so lucky.'

The Citadel star then honored her father-in-law, Paul Jonas, telling him 'Love you, you were so special today and everyday.'

She also share a photo of her mother, Madhu, and late father, Ashok, writing a simple, but heartfelt 'Miss you papa.'

Kelly Rowland, 42, posted a delightful family photo with her husband, Tim Witherspoon, 49 and their two children.

'I can’t believe how lucky I am this life to call you mine, my baby daddy, the love of my life! Your heart, your soul, you are a thoughtful, intentional, patient, Father! TITAN, NOAH & I are so blessed to call you ours! Thank you for all that you are! But most of all, our blessing! HAPPY FATHERS day my ♥️!!!!!!' 

Madonna, 64,  shared an old photo of her father Silvio, 92, from his younger days writing, 'Thanks for your unrelenting work ethic and Love and for refusing to spoil me in any wAy. You taught me how to be a Survivor! ♥️ Forever Grateful. But also really tired…… xxxxxxxx'

Brooke Shields, 58, shared a touching message to those who have lost their fathers sharing a photo from her teens with her late dad, Francis Alexander Shields. 'Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads out there… I’m missing mine always but it hits harder on this day. Sending all of my love to anyone who needs it today - know this can be a tricky one ❤️'

Model Meadow Walker, 24, shared a photo with her late father, actor Paul Walker, with a somber but sweet message reading 'Happy Father's Day my angel.'  Paul Walker died in a car crash in 2013 when Meadow was only 15

Vanessa Bryant shared a sweet remembrance of her late husband, basketball great Kobe Bryant, with a family photo of him with their daughters, Natalia, 20, Bianka, six, and Capri, three, along with her late daughter Gianna. 'Happy Father’s Day to the very best girl daddy, @kobebryant ❤️❤️❤️❤️' she said

Demi Lovato, 30, also remembered her late father, Patrick, writing on social media, 'Happy Father's Day to my guardian angel. I feel you with me every day.. I love and miss you dad'

She also wished a 'Happy Father's Day to All the Dad’s out there!!! She’s, He’s, Them’s and They’s !! '

Kendall Jenner, 27, honored her parent Caitlyn Jenner, 73, with a photo from her infancy riding on Caitlyn's shoulders. This was during before the Olympian's transition, when she was known as Bruce.

Kendall's sister, Kourtney Kardashian, 44, who is expecting her first child with husband Travis Barker, 47, posted a picture with members their blended family - Landon, 19, Alabama, 17, Atiana De La Hoya and Penelope Disick, 10, writing, 'Happy Father's Day @travisbarker!  Thank you for taking such good care of us.' 

Heather Rae El Moussa, 35, shared a photo her the blended family she shares with husband Tarek, 41 that includes their new baby, Tristan, five months, along with Tarek's kids Taylor, 12, and Brayden, seven. He shares them with ex-wife Christina Hall. 'Seeing you with our baby boy Tristan and watching you be a dad of 3 amazing kids makes my heart so happy.' she told him.

'I fall in love with you over and over again seeing you be the best daddy ever and we couldn’t be luckier to have you. And I love raising the kids with you. ❤️'

Hilary Duff, 35, wore a sweatshirt that read 'Protect Trans Kids' as she posed on a photo with husband Matthew Koma, 36, writing, 'Happy Father's Day to my babe'

Lori Harvey, 26, called her dad, Steve Harvey, 66 'The best of the best' on Father's Day 

Gal Gadot, 38, shared a fun family photo with husband, Jaron Versano and two of their girls. 'I’m lucky to have @jaronvarsano as the aba to my daughters. I couldn’t ask for a better role model, fun and funny dad for them. We love you baby, you’re our rock. Our compass and our heart ♥️'

The couple are parents to Alma, 11, Maya, five, and 17-month-old Daniella.

Brooke Shields, 58, shared a touching message to those who have lost their fathers sharing a photo from her teens with her late dad, Francis Alexander Shields, who died in 2003.

'Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads out there… I’m missing mine always but it hits harder on this day. Sending all of my love to anyone who needs it today - know this can be a tricky one ❤️'

Model Meadow Walker, 24, shared a photo with her late father, actor Paul Walker, with a somber but sweet message reading 'Happy Father's Day my angel.' The Fast and The Furious star died in a car crash in 2013 when Meadow was only 15.

Vanessa Bryant shared a sweet remembrance of her late husband, basketball great Kobe Bryant, with a family photo of him with their daughters, Natalia, 20, Bianka, six, and Capri, three, along with her late daughter Gianna.

Cindy Crawford, 57, shared a throwback photo labeled 'Daddy and the kids' with a shirtless Rande Gerber, 61, as he cuddled with their then young kids Presley, 23, and Kaia, 21.  'Happy Father's Day' she wrote at the top of the Instagram Story  

Ashley Graham, 35, shared a snap of her husband, Justin Ervin at the bottom of a kid pile, being hugged by twins Malachi and Roman, 18 months and son Isaac, three.  'Happy Father’s Day to the best father in the world. Thank you for our boys and being the best dad, father and leader for them! I love you,' she said

Instead of sharing a photo of her husband, Chris Fischer, Amy Schumer, 42, shared a picture of fellow comedian Chris Rock, 58, holding her son, Gene, four

'Happy Father’s Day to the very best girl daddy, @kobebryant ❤️❤️❤️❤️' she said. 

Demi Lovato, 30, also remembered her late father, Patrick, writing on social media, 'Happy Father's Day to my guardian angel. I feel you with me every day.. I love and miss you dad.' 

Hilary Duff, 35, wore a sweatshirt that read 'Protect Trans Kids' as she posed on a photo with husband Matthew Koma, 36, writing, 'Happy Father's Day to my babe.'

She and the musician share daughters Banks, four, and Mae, two. Matthew also helps co-parent the How I Met Your Father star's son, Luca, 11, from her marriage to Mike Comrie. 

Lori Harvey, 26, called her dad, Steve Harvey, 66 'The best of the best' on Father's Day. Father and daughter looked comfortable in coordinated blue outfits as they posed for a photo in her dad's palatial mansion.

Cindy Crawford, 57, shared a throwback photo labeled 'Daddy and the kids' with a shirtless Rande Gerber, 61, as he cuddled with their then young kids Presley, 23, and Kaia, 21. 'Happy Father's Day' she wrote at the top of the Instagram Story.

Ashley Graham, 35, shared a snap of her husband, Justin Ervin at the bottom of a kid pile, being hugged by twins Malachi and Roman, 18 months and son Isaac, three. 'Happy Father’s Day to the best father in the world. Thank you for our boys and being the best dad, father and leader for them! I love you,' she said. 

 Instead of sharing a photo of her husband, Chris Fischer, Amy Schumer, 42, shared a picture of fellow comedian Chris Rock, 58, holding her son, Gene, four.

'Happy Father's Day,' she wrote.  The day before the holiday, the I Feel Pretty star has posted warning, 'Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Father's Day has been cancelled. Please alert my husband and father.'