Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore has claimed that it is not easy to raise her two-year-old child especially when she is the “sole provider.”The 37-year-old actress shares her daughter, Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, with her ex-boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas, as per a report in People magazine. Thomas is a musician, best known as the lead vocalist and former frontman of the indie rock band Vista Kicks. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe 90210 star re-posted her ‘Single Moms Be Like’ reel on Instagram Stories along with a message addressing the backlash she received for posting it. She wrote:“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.”Continue to read for more details.All about Rumer Willis’ ex-boyfriend Derek ThomasRumer Willis’ recent Instagram Reel about “Single Moms be Like” where she addressed juggling mom duties as a single parent and sole provider has caught the attention of the internet. Her recent social media activity has reignited an interest in her personal life including details about her ex-partner, Derek Richard Thomas, the father of her daughter, Louretta.According to the reports, Rumer Willis and Thomas appeared to be together for a short period. It began around mid 2022 and ended in 2024. Thomas is an independent musician who also goes by his initials, DRT. He reportedly hails from Roseville, California.He is best known for his music career with indie rock band, Vista Kicks former with his childhood friends Trevor Sutton (bass), Nolan Le Vine (drums), and Sam Plecker (guitar). The band released four albums and one EP and has toured excessively around U.S. and Europe.Besides music, Thomas shares a deep passion for soil health and regenerative agriculture. He is the co-founder of The Alchemy Plot and inventor of The Soil Maker. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn his daughter’s second birthday, he shared a sweet post on his Instagram and wrote:“Happy Birthday Louetta!! 2 years old I can’t believe it! Thank you for inspiring me to express my fullest self, for showing me how to feel and love so deeply. Keep being who you are, it’s an honor to love you and guide you through your life. We’ve only just begun, it’s a true privilege to be here with you. Watching you grow is pure joy.”Rumer Willis and Thomas first went public with their romance in November 2022, sharing now-deleted Instagram posts together. However, it wasn’t clear as when they started dating but Thomas did share a tribute on Willis’ birthday in August of the same year. He wrote:“In the short time we've been together you have filled my life with joy and peace. Everything is just so easy with you. We sing, we dance, we play and most of all we laugh. Thank you for being you, you're a magical human. I'm so glad you came into my life.”After debuting their relationship, the former couple announced their pregnancy in December 2022. Willis welcomed her daughter, Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, on April 18, 2023.However, in August 2024, Rumer Willis confirmed her split with Thomas through an Instagram post, writing:“I am single momming it and coparenting. I'm so grateful for Lou. She is the best thing in my life and I'm forever grateful I was able to have the time in that relationship for her to come into my life.”Post their breakup, both Willis and Thomas continue to maintain an amicable relationship as they co-parent their daughter.