Regardless of how little I think of Rumer Willis’s looks, her talent or her attitude, I will give her credit for something – her boyfriend is hot. Although he’s been called “Rumer’s new boyfriend”, she’s been dating actor Micah Alberti for more than a year. He’s been on her arm for several of the premieres of Rumer’s B-lister movies, so unless they keep breaking up and getting back together, I feel pretty certain that they’ve probably been dating straight through since at least August of 2008. More than a year is a long time, and I’m talking Hollywood time and a long time for kids so young – Rumer is 21 years old, and Micah is 25. They’re practically married! So you would think that by now, Rumer would have gotten the approval of her dad, Bruce Willis. It doesn’t appear so, if this Gatecrasher report is true:
Bruce Willis typically plays a tough guy in his action films – and stays in character when it comes to meeting his daughter’s suitors.
The “Surrogates” star took on the role of Doubtful Yet Doting Dad at a Svedka fete for the flick on Saturday night. Papa Willis didn’t seem to think much of Rumer Willis’ new beau, Micah Alberti; in fact, he completely ignored his eldest daughter’s new flame.
“They stayed on separate sides of the party,” dishes our spy at the Highlands, a Hollywood boite. “Rumer and Micah were cuddling and PDA-ing everywhere, and Bruce kept well away from all that. He doesn’t seem to be offering up his approval just yet.”
But the canoodling didn’t go unnoticed by Willis. He kept a watchful eye on his daughter while chatting with his wife, Emma Heming; the film’s director, Jonathan Mostow, and co-star James Ginty.
[From Gatecrasher]
Haha! I found this story cute – Bruce seems like a very protective dad, and I could see how, even if he accepts Micah as Rumer’s boyfriend, Bruce still wants to keep Micah on his toes. Bruce will bring the beat down if his little girl isn’t happy. One of my favorite jokes about overprotective fathers threatening their daughter’s boyfriend came from comedian Bill Engvall (who’s actually one of my favorites – what can I say, I live in the South). Bill’s joke is about meeting the guy who wants to take his daughter on a date: “I’m gonna pull the young man in tight next to me so only he and I can hear the conversation. I’m gonna whisper in his ear. I’m gonna say, “Boy, look at me. You see that little girl there? That’s my only little girl. She’s my life. So if you have any thought about hugging or kissing, you remember these words: I got no problem going back to prison.” I could totally see Bruce saying that, couldn’t you?
Bruce Willis and Emma Heming are shown out in Paris on 9/29/09 and at a party with Monica Belluci on 9/28. Credit: Fame Pictures. Rumer, Micah and Bruce are shown at the Surrogates premiere on 9/24/09. Credit: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Maybe Bruce is honest with himself about his daughter’s looks, talent, and attitude. Maybe he’s just like the rest of us and thinking this Micah dude is only hanging around Chinzilla for the fame and free publicity.
He should be thrilled that someone would even consider dating his daughter. Perhaps Micah’s vision needs to be checked.
Does your dad like watching you make out? If she and Micah were in fact “cuddling and PDA-ing everywhere” it’s perfectly rational that Bruce would have stayed away. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t like the boy… although I do think he seems like a protective dad. I think it’s cute, too.
you people are detestable. rumer is NOT UGLY. she is much prettier than the average person (which no doubt you are), and has a good attitude about all the horrible crap she has to read about herself.
I think the funniest thing I ever heard was from a movie or tv show. The father pulls the young man aside and says, “Whatever you do to her, I do to YOU!” I will never forget that quote! It will come in handy when my daughter starts to date!
puuwaialoha … lol not going to lie that sound a bit wrong.
I don’t think I’d ever want to piss of Bruce Willis, I’d treat his daughters like they were platinum.
Cici, are you Rumer?
finally figured it out.. she looks like sarah silverman’s sister, laura! that was totally bugging me.
“is much prettier than the average person”
I’m glad I don’t live in your area, because the people in mine, for the most part, look MUCH MUCH MUCH better than she does.
G’Damn! I only clicked on this post because that hot piece is so damn hot.
Man. That’s my perfect “type” right there. Except for the fact that he’s dating/would date Rumies.
Rumor is a handsome woman like a young Bea Arthur. She is not cute
Hmmm,,,more than 1 Kevin posting here. Signed the original Kevin. Anyways, he’s probably not kissing (respecting) Bruce’s shriveled old ass.
She’s just not photogenic.
She look much better in videos, check youtube or daily motion she looks totally different.
She isn’t classically gorgeous but at least she isn’t a moron like Lindsay Lohan. That is a huge plus in my book.
Hahaha this thread is great, just the distraction i needed. I don’t think she’s so bad, she has pretty eyes n hair and its not like she’s in our face everyday acting like she’s so cool (paging Lohan). It doesn’t seem like Bruce minded that much, maybe he just wanted to give them space. My father’s reaction to my first boyfriend was something that I thought only happened in movies (i.e. answering the door with a shotgun) so Rumer has it alright. : )
p.s. lol catherine we both thought the same thing…
they paint it like only some girls are with someone for superficial reasons-i’m sorry but he’s with her for the fame and money, her sense of reality is warped to stand there with a straight face like ‘yep he’s with me.’
maybe Bruce is worried Emma might gets the hots for Micah…..
other than that, he should be THRILLED she’s able to catch a dude!
I have no problem with “overprotective” fathers, but what really bugs me is this: Where are these daddies when their daughters really need them, like when that boyfriend/husband/ex-husband is beating the shit out of them, threatening them, stalking them, etc.? I’ve heard a million stories of “Don’t touch my little girl” in terms of keeping girls sexually pure or whatever, and yeah, they’re cute stories, too, but what about “Don’t touch my little girl” in terms of protecting her from physical harm after she’s been seduced and is in an abusive relationship? Sorry, but not ONCE have I ever heard of a dad getting involved to help his daughter then. Transfer of ownership? I have to believe this in a patriarchal society. It’s too damn bad, too.
CiCi I agree with you… In fact Rumer has become even more attractive in my eyes for having such confidence and strength to deal with what ppl say about her… cos everyone is so mean. She seems sweet & smart… & undeserving of what ppl say.
All three daughters are odd looking!
Good for you, Cici. I’m still wondering how someone can “think little” of Rumer Willis’ looks. She was born with those looks and has done the best she can with what she has. Seems pretty petty to me.
@ Heavenbound & cassie-LMOL!
@ Birdie & princess pea: I’m going to agree with you both. Parents are well aware of their children’s physical appearances, I think particularly fathers of daughters because they are men and know that men are visually inclined. So he knows that his daughter isn’t the drop-dead remodel of her mum and I’m sure he’s aware that her beau is quite attractive so it makes perfect sense that he would be cautious and reserved and uncomfortable watching their PDA, maybe even wondering how long this will last b/c he cares about his daughter. I actually just had another thought-Rumer’s boyfriend is an actor. I don’t know how good of an actor he is but maybe he’s on their payroll…Bruce might be checking out his investment. I hope that last part isn’t true b/c Rumer isn’t some hideous monster and she has found a way to work what she’s been given. My eyebrows raise b/c she IS in that hollywood scene and he IS as well and from everything I’ve seen about it its superficial. I wouldn’t really question if some attractive average joe got to know her and liked her. Looking at that top pic I am reminded that good-gugga-MUGGA, that gal looks like her papa but I DO think Rumer is quite capable of getting a decent-looking guy on her own.