Meet Demi Moore’s forgotten first husband — the struggling rock musician whose last name she kept for decades


Before there was Bruce, Demi Moore married musician Freddy – find out the details of their marriage, the end of their romance and his career on stage below


Demi Moore pictured in 1984.© Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Daisy Finch
Daisy FinchAudience Writer
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Demi Moore has had several Hollywood marriages that made the cover spread of tabloids throughout the 2000s, including a high-profile relationship with Bruce Willis and a publicly scrutinised age-gap relationship with Ashton Kutcher. But before that, she was married to the musician who provided Demi with her iconic surname – one that she still uses today. Read on to find out more about their relationship, his life after Demi, and take a look back at the actress' Hollywood romances...

Demi Moore poses close together with her husband Freddie Moore, who wears round glasses, at an event.© Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Demi and Freddy got married in 1990

Meet Freddy Moore

Demi Moore married 30-year-old musician Freddy Moore on February 8, 1990, when she was just 18.

She took his surname as her stage name and continues to be known as Demi Moore today, despite their separation in 1983. Their divorce was finalised in 1985.

Demi Moore and Freddie Moore embrace and smile at each other while holding beer bottles at a party.© Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Freddy began his career in music during the '60s

Music career

Freddy Moore started his career as the lead singer and songwriter of Skogie and the Flaming Pachucos in the '60s. After moving to LA in 1976, he fronted rock band The Kats.

He later joined bands such as The Dates, BOY and The Kat Club!. During his time with the latter, Freddy released albums like House Combinations, Source Mississippi and Los Angelenos.

Demi Moore and Freddy Moore pose together at a party, both holding drinks, with Demi holding a Focus magazine© Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Freddy wrote about his experiences with Alzheimer's in a co-authored memoir

Life after Demi

Freddy found love again in 2005, tying the knot with Renee Schyjer. As well as working in music, he co-authored the memoir It's Not a Rumour: A Rock and Roll Journey Through Life and Alzheimer's.

The musician was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease around the age of 60 and passed away from the disease on August 25, 2022 at 72 years old.

Demi Moore rests her chin on her hand while Bruce Willis, wearing a Planet Hollywood Paris cap, claps his hands in front of him at a restaurant table.© Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Demi and Bruce are still close friends today

Demi's Hollywood marriages

After her separation from Freddy, Demi tied the knot twice more. She married Die Hard star Bruce Willis in 1987 and welcomed three daughters with the actor. They separated in 2000 but remain close friends to this day.

In 2005, Demi married actor Ashton Kutcher. They remained together until 2013.

Daniel Humm and Demi Moore sit together smiling in the stands at Roland Garros, with Moore holding a small chihuahua in her arms.© Corbis via Getty Images

Demi most recently confirmed a relationship with chef Daniel Humm

Recent romance

Demi Moore was most recently confirmed to be in a relationship with chef Daniel Humm in 2022. The pair split the following year.

Today, she's focussing on enjoying single life, supporting her ex-husband Bruce during his battle with Alzheimer's disease and being a mother to her three children.

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