AARP The Magazine: Emma Heming Willis Shares The Hidden Struggles of Caregiving in America, The Rise of Companion Robotics for Boosting Health and Easing Loneliness, and Robin Wright on Life in the Spotlight

WASHINGTON—The October/November 2025 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities and reveals some of the biggest trends of 2025.

In this issue’s Upfront section, ATM spotlights eight reasons to champion Golden Globe-winning actress Robin Wright. She discusses everything from her new Amazon Prime Video series, The Girlfriend to the defining moments that have shaped both her career and life.

The Upfront section also features Scarlett Johansson’s interview with June Squibb. Having directed Squibb in Eleanor the Great and formed a lasting friendship, Johansson sits down with her fellow Oscar nominee to explore Squibb’s insights on resilience, her role in reshaping the conversation around age, and wisdom she’s gained throughout her career.

Additionally, AARP’s annual medical breakthrough report explores how AI is transforming health and connection for older adults. Emma Heming Willis offers a look at the challenges and realities of her caregiving journey for husband and Hollywood icon Bruce Willis.

Plus: Quick fixes like freezing credit, using grocery apps, enrolling in an IRS PIN or trying a low-interest balance transfer card can strengthen your finances and guard against fraud.

In this issue of AARP The Magazine:

Upfront: The A List – 8 Surprising Things About Robin Wright

Golden Globe-winning Actress Robin Wright reflects on the moments that shaped her career and personal journey. She recalls growing up in Los Angeles, watching double features at the neighborhood theater, to eventually landing her first commercials for brands like Doritos and Maybelline. Those early modeling gigs opened the door to her breakthrough in film. Beloved by audiences for her memorable roles in Forrest Gump and The Princess Bride, she looks back on lessons from three divorces, her enduring faith in love, and the simple joy she has now found in caring for a new black labrador puppy.

Upfront: What We Know Now – Scarlett Johansson and June Squibb
As June Squibb approaches her mid-90s, the Oscar-nominated actress reflects on a remarkable film career that didn’t take off until she was 61 and proof it is never too late to begin anew. Over the past three decades, she has built a body of work that continues to be admired by audiences and affirm her place in Hollywood legacy. In Eleanor the Great, celebrated at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Squibb teams with director Scarlett Johansson to explore themes of aging, grief, and Holocaust survivorship. In a candid interview with ATM conducted by Johansson herself, Squibb opens up about her resilience on set, her deep ties to theater, her conversion to Judaism, and the changing dialogue around age and visibility in society, sharing the hard-earned wisdom continuing to shape both her life and her work.

MoneySaver: 9 Smart Financial Fixes You Can Tackle in an Hour
The latest issue of ATM shows how you can take control of your finances and safeguard yourself against fraud in under an hour. Simple steps like freezing your credit, enrolling in an IRS identity protection PIN, using grocery apps to save, comparing auto insurance quotes, and exploring a low-interest balance transfer card can make a meaningful impact on your financial health.

The Brave New World of AI – Companion Robots Can Reduce Isolation, Bolster Health

ATM editors look at how artificial intelligence is being used to bring greater health, comfort, and connection into the lives of older adults. One breakthrough innovation is the rise of AI-powered companion robots, designed to ease loneliness and create meaningful interactions. Future AI companions may become a familiar presence in hospitals, retirement communities, and at home. The Magazine shares how it is helping those with memory or cognitive challenges, and giving caregivers more time to focus on what matters most: personal connection and care.

A Caregiving Journey – A conversation with Emma Heming Willis

In a feature for ATM, Emma Heming Willis, shares an intimate perspective on life as a care partner, detailing the realities of supporting her husband, legendary actor Bruce Willis, amid his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. She notes that while resources help, the emotional weight of caregiving goes far deeper. Her story highlights the experiences of nearly one in four American adults balancing health, finances, and responsibility – often without training – and joins a growing chorus of public voices drawing attention to the hidden struggles of caregiving, from Tony Bennett’s Alzheimer’s journey to Lauren and Seth Rogen’s documentary Taking Care and Susan Lucci’s reflections on caring for her mother during the pandemic.

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