The parents of Derek Richard Thomas are Andrew Thomas and Vicki Reed.
Reportedly, Derek’s father is in his 60s. Andrew was born in Oklahoma and raised in Texas.
Nevertheless, Andrew has a private Instagram account, while Vicki is also an active user on Facebook and Instagram.
According to her Facebook profile, Derek’s mother is from Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
Vicki currently holds the position of property accountant in Sacramento, California.
Regularly, Vicki comments on her son’s Instagram posts, with one of her comments from 18 weeks ago saying, “That’s my baby.”
On May 9, 2022, Derek celebrated Mother’s Day and posted a throwback photo with his sister, mother, and grandmother on his Instagram account.
In the post, he wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day to my Momma, my Nanna and my Sister 😊❤️”
In response to the post, Derek’s father left a comment in which he said, “I see.. just cuttin’ me out.”
Derek Richard Thomas is a musician and a member of Vista Kicks
Derek Richard Thomas parents offered support for his music career. He is a successful musician who performed under the name DRT.
Derek is also a part of the Vista Kicks band. The band is renowned for its albums like Twenty Something Nightmare and B*oty Shakers Ball.
Derek has appeared with Vista Kicks at numerous venues and, in 2019, they opened for the Rolling Stones at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium.
Later, the band collaborated with singer Audra Mae and released an album, Chateau Mae Mae, in 2020.
Beforehand, Derek worked as a musician-producer for the group The Hail Maries as well.
However, Derek has not disclosed a lot of details about his career, parents, and educational background.
Despite his popularity, he does not have a Wikipedia page, so many details about his life are unavailable.
Derek Richard Thomas Instagram account is the only platform where he shares his life events and has 14.2K followers.
Derek Richard Thomas & Rumer Willis welcomed their first daughter
Derek Richard Thomas and his partner, Rumer Willis, celebrated the birth of their first baby, named Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The couple announced the news on a joint Instagram post.
Rumer shared the post and captioned it, “✨ Louetta Isley Thomas Willis ✨ You are pure magic 🌱Born at home on Tuesday April 18. You are more than we ever dreamed of ✨”
Louetta Isley Thomas Willis is their first daughter and also the first grandchild of Demi Moore and Bruse Willis, the parents of Derek Richard Thomas’ girlfriend.
In December 2022, Thomas and Rumer shared through an Instagram post that they were expecting their first child.
Rumer’s mother and sister have supported her journey to motherhood.
In December 2022, Moore shared a picture of herself on Instagram at one of Rumer Willis’ ultrasound appointments.
The picture also includes Rumer’s sister, Scott LaRue Willis, and Tallulah Willis.
Derek Richard Thomas girlfriend, Rumer Willis
There are not many details available about the beginning of their relationship, but according to her Instagram account, she started posting about Derek in May 2022.
Rumer is also known by the name Rue. She is an American singer and actress, widely recognized for winning the 20th season of the TV reality show ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
Derek’s partner is the eldest child of Hollywood couple actors Demi Moore and Bruse Willis.
Just as Derek Richard Thomas’ parents supported him in his career, Rumer’s parents also backed her acting career, which began at the age of 5.
Due to Rumer’s busy schedule from a young age, she had to leave university after the first semester.
However, this did not hinder her overall career progress as Rumer viewed her career as a learning experience in overcoming real-life obstacles and dealing with people.
She started her career with minor roles alongside her parents and went on to become a well-known actress. Rumer is a versatile actress who has appeared in various genres, including horror movies, comedies, and romantic films.
Derek Richard Thomas’ girlfriend is active on Instagram with a large fan following of around 1 million followers.
Rumer Willis’ Childhood & Early Life
Rumer was born in Paducah, Kentucky, USA, on August 16, 1988. Her father was away for a film shoot when she was born, so her mother arranged for the event to be recorded and made into a clip for her father to see.
Moore and Bruse named their daughter after their favorite author, Rumer Godden.
She is the eldest child and has two younger siblings named Tallulah Belle and Scout LaRue.
Rumer also has two younger paternal half-sisters named Evelyn Penn and Mable Ray.
Bruce Willis, a well-known actor, singer, and producer, is her father, while her mother, Demi Moore, is a model, songwriter, and actress.
Despite their divorce after thirteen years of marriage, they maintained a strong connection with their children and were seen together in public on several occasions.
Growing up with her two sisters, Rumer was raised in Hailey, Idaho, where she completed her primary schooling.
As an undergraduate, she attended Wildwood Secondary School in Los Angeles, California, before moving on to the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan.
Despite beginning her studies at the University of Southern California and finishing her first semester, she eventually chose to leave to pursue her acting career.
At the age of five, Derek’s girlfriend made her acting debut alongside her mother in ‘Now and Then,’ followed by a role in ‘Striptease’ the next year.
Before reaching the age of twenty, she had already acted alongside her father in two films, ‘Hostage’ and ‘The Whole Nine Yards.’
These early experiences in show business solidified Rumer’s passion for acting and motivated her to pursue it as a full-time career.
Both the parents of Derek Richard Thomas and Rumer Willis supported their children in achieving their career aspirations.
