He is an interesting individual who has enjoyed a successful career as a musician.
His beautiful voice is also one of the reasons Willis fell for him.
Thomas' life has changed tremendously since meeting Willis, and their connection is undeniable.
“I was like, ‘Oh, I love that!'”
When they are not praising each other, they also spend time outdoors.
Meet Derek Richard Thomas, the man who has Rumer Willis’ heart.
Derek Richard Thomas is a passionate musician
Derek Richard Thomas is a musician.
This includes anInstagrampost from January 2023 showing a picture of a billboard from his sold-out show.
“Have you listened to my new album ‘Live at The Troubadour.’
What’s your favorite track?”
he captioned the photo, encouraging fans to share their opinions.
In an interview withSound Vaporsin 2018, Thomas spoke about his inspirations.
“I’ve been singing my whole life.
We started out doing Sinatra tunes when I was crooning back in high school,” he said.
Inanother postfrom May 2022,Rumer Willispraised Thomas' skills.
She also shared with fans how she was able to perform with them.
The couple may love performing together, but Thomas has previously mentioned his ideal collaborator would be Dr. Dre.
“We’re trying it out.
It’s a social experiment for us,” Thomas told Forbes about using the public domain.
“We really believe in it.
We believe in the power of public domain.”
Thomas also shared with Forbes his excitement over the future of their music.
His time with the band was a big deal.
We grew up together since we were five years old."
However, in February 2023, the musician told fans he would be parting ways with Vista Kicks.
“Born at home on Tuesday, April 18th.
You are more than we ever dreamed of.”
Thomas has embraced fatherhood, and Willis has been open about her appreciation for all he does.
“I am so grateful to have you in my life and our daughter’s life.
Even before he became a father, Willis was praising Thomas.
The couple also works well as a team.
“Pottery is DRT, and I’ve made perfection out of imperfection,” he captioned the post.
“DRT MUGS pre-order yours today!!
The perfect gift for the holidays!!”
As for the mugs, Thomas feels “they perfectly represent what dirt is.”
He is passionate about soil and has an Instagram page dedicated to talking about it:DRT FARM.
It also features a link to a shop.
The products include T-shirts with the slogan “DRT,” notebooks, and the DRT mug.
If you are interested, they take time to create, with Thomas asking fans to be patient.
Thomas and Rumer Willis have enjoyed creating art together, too.
In the November 2023 interview with People, Willis gave a glimpse into their family life.
“We’ve been taking classes there recently.”
Spending time in fresh, cold water is something that Thomas does regularly.
In October 2023, he posted avideo of himselfrunning into a river.
And in January 2024, heshared a clipof his “New Year’s River Plunge.”
He made an Instagram postin honor of Rumer Willis' birthdayin August 2022.
“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,” he wrote.
“You’re a magical human.
I’m so glad you came into my life.”
The couple were first publicly linked in May 2022.
For her birthday the following year, Thomas once again discussedthe joy of having Willis in his life.
“I’m so glad you were born and came into my life.
And on Valentine’s Day in 2023, Thomas once again took the opportunity to celebrate his relationship.
“You’re the best partner I could ever ask for.
I love being around you,” he captioned a bunch ofphotos of Willis.
“Thanks for believing in my dreams, for laughing at my jokes, and always playing along.
The couple had an instant connection
The love between Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas is undeniable.
Willis has spoken publicly about their relationship and how she fell hard, fast.
This is amazing.'”
In a specialValentine’s Day postin 2023, Willis celebrated the man she loves with a touching tribute.
She posted a photo of them cuddling and got emotional in the caption.
“I have never been so happy in my life.
You make everything more fun and goofy and joyful.”
It’s clear both parties were smitten with each other from the jump.
“I love the way you cook and could eat your tacos every day,” she wrote.
“Thank you, @rumerwillis, for making my dreams come true!!”
In August 2023, heagain posted a video on Instagramshowing himself firing up his Big Green Egg grill.
He did this with a video posted on Instagram inAugust 2022.
He stressed the importance of changing conventional farming methods to this more eco-friendly approach.
The documentary focuses on the American food system.
