Rumer Willis and Derek Thomas: New Claims Demi Moore Threatened to 'Destroy' Him

The custody battle between Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas is getting even more complicated. The 37-year-old actress and her ex-boyfriend, the father of their three-year-old daughter Louetta, have been trading accusations for months. Now, Rumer's famous mother, Demi Moore, has been dragged into the fray, with Derek accusing her of threatening to 'destroy' him.

Previously, Demi filed a court declaration supporting her daughter, describing Derek's behavior after Louetta's birth in 2023. According to the actress, she returned home with her other daughter, Scout, the day after the birth, and Derek allegedly threw a fit over their presence. Demi claimed he pressured Rumer to keep her family away without his permission and wouldn't leave her alone for over 30 minutes, less than 12 hours after she gave birth.

However, Derek's new court filings paint a very different picture. He claims Rumer explicitly told him she didn't want her family around for the first 40 days after Louetta was born. Despite that, Demi and her household staff allegedly showed up anyway and caused a 'significant disturbance.' Derek further alleges that Demi, apparently upset by something Rumer said, threatened him with the words: 'Destroy me.'

It's unclear what Rumer told her mother in that moment, but it seems to have triggered Demi's protective instincts. Derek also claims that Rumer repeatedly expressed a desire to move to Texas or another out-of-state location to escape her mother's 'overbearing and hostile conduct.' While he doesn't provide specifics about that alleged behavior, if true, it's concerning.

This story has captured public attention not only because of the drama but also because Demi Moore is one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses, and her relationship with her daughters has always been under scrutiny. Rumer and Derek's split shortly after Louetta's birth, and they've been unable to agree on custody arrangements since then.

Neither Demi nor Rumer has commented on the latest allegations. It remains to be seen how the court will handle these mutual accusations. For Rumer, known for her acting roles and as the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, this situation is a serious ordeal. Fans hope the parties can resolve their conflict peacefully, for the sake of little Louetta.