Rumer Willis recently spoke about her journey toward being a single mum. The daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis explained that parenting isn't easy for her either.Rumer Willis hit out at assumptions that she and her daughter are living off her parents' money. As per Celebrity Net Worth, she has a net worth of $4 million.The Now and Then actress and her ex-partner Derek Richard Thomas welcomed their daughter in April 2023. As per a report by Hello Magazine, the couple had been dating since 2022 and parted ways in August 2024.Rumer Willis made multiple headlines recently, after she shared a reel on Instagram about the various tasks she manages daily. She mentioned laundry, filming content, planning after-school activities, meal prepping, and more. The reel received blowback, for which she clarified, saying:"Just had to clarify since it seems there are quite a few uninformed and rude people in my comments on this post," she penned.She added:"I work 4 different jobs to provide for my daughter. I am the sole provider for her. I don't live off a trust fund or get money from my parents. Most of the time, I don't have help with her. So how about y'all pause before you judge and assume," shared Rumer. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRumer Willis addressed a social media user who pointed out that she has financial backup from her rich and famous family:amfAR Gala Venezia 2024 Presented By Red Sea International Film Festival And World Gold Council - Cocktail - Source: GettyAs per a report shared by Entertainment Weekly, a user pointed out to Rumer Willis that she has a safety net, should she fall into financial trouble:"You do have a backup that will always be there for you should you get into financial trouble. Your family is not going to allow you to fall into serious debt that would lead to homelessness, for example."The user added that Rumer has the needed backup, but failing to acknowledge it makes those living without any kind of privilege feel a different way."Not acknowledging that makes those without it feel that your privilege comes across [as] arrogance and as if you take that for granted," the commenter said.Willis then shared a long statement addressing the matter. She indicated that a miscommunication may have occurred concerning her intended message."I am very aware that I have privileges in my life that many people don't, and I don't take that for granted. I know there are realities that I will never fully experience, and I regret that," she shared."But this particular post wasn't about privilege or comparing circumstances, and it feels like people are assuming I was ignoring that when that wasn't the conversation I was trying to have," added Rumer.Rumer Willis emphasized that she has never treated family assistance as a contingency plan:2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Inside - Source: GettyRumer continued to explain how she lives her life. She talked about the decisions she lives by. The actress explained that she doesn’t rely on her family as a backup plan. She emphasized that she takes great pride in supporting both herself and her daughter.Rumer Willis said she has dealt with real financial pressure and obligations over the years."There were years where I was the sole provider for multiple people, navigating pregnancy, inconsistent work, and the uncertainty that comes with that," continued Willis.She explained that the purpose of her post was to connect over shared experiences and emphasize common ground. Willis explained that it wasn't to erase differences or deny reality."I think there's room for both compassion for what others face and honesty about our own lives without it becoming a competition," she said.Rumer Willis opened up about visits with father Bruce Willis:Rumer is the oldest of three daughters of Willis and Moore. They were married from 1987 to 2000. The former couple also shares daughters Scout LaRue and Tallulah.The Die Hard superstar is living with frontotemporal dementia. He remarried Emma Heming Willis in 2009. The couple welcomed two more daughters, Mabel and Evelyn.Rumer Willis gave an update about her father's dementia back in November 2025. She shared that he no longer recognizes her."I'm so grateful that when I go over there and give him a hug, whether he recognizes me or not, that he can feel the love I've given him and I can feel it back," said Rumer.For now, Rumer Willis remains focused on raising her daughter independently, emphasizing personal accountability alongside the realities of her privileged background.