Scout Willis Opens Up About Childhood Obsession with Aaron Carter in Heartfelt Documentary

Scout Willis, the 33-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis, has shared a deeply personal reflection on her childhood “obsession” with singer-rapper Aaron Carter in a new documentary about the late pop star’s life. The Carters: Hurts to Love You, which premiered on Paramount+ this Tuesday, explores Aaron’s rise to fame alongside his older brother Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, while also offering insight into the Carter family’s struggles with mental illness and addiction.

In the documentary, Scout opens up about her admiration for Aaron, recalling how, at just 10 years old, she became “absolutely bats*** obsessed” with the pop star. Her feelings of admiration and longing led her to make a heartfelt wish, praying, “Please just let this happen for me,” hoping one day to meet him.

Her dream came true on her 12th birthday during a family trip to Disney World. Scout recalls the emotional moment vividly, describing it as a “most insane fangirl piercing 12-year-old scream” when she saw Aaron walking toward her. It was her father, Bruce Willis, who had reached out to Aaron to attend the party, making Scout’s wish come to life in a way she had never expected.

“I can’t even describe how excited I was,” Scout said, reflecting on how Aaron was the “sweetest, most beautiful, gracious boy” she had ever met. Despite the excitement of meeting her childhood idol, Scout noticed something unusual about the situation. Aaron, despite his superstar status, was not accompanied by any adults. “It’s just him,” she recalled, noticing that he was on his own in a setting where it seemed he was just another teenager, like her.

The young singer enjoyed himself so much during the visit that he decided to stay for the entire weekend with the Willis family, experiencing the magic of Disney without the pressures of his career. Scout later realized how rare that moment must have been for Aaron, who was often surrounded by work demands rather than the carefree fun of a regular kid his age.

In 2013, while attending Brown University in Rhode Island, Scout had another chance to reconnect with Aaron when he was performing nearby. In a serendipitous moment, she reached out to his manager, hoping for a chance to catch up. To her surprise, the manager invited Scout and her friend to meet Aaron backstage.

The emotional reunion quickly turned into an unforgettable experience when Aaron invited Scout onstage during his performance. “He sits down, pulls me onto his lap, and is serenading me,” she said, overwhelmed by the flood of emotions in that moment. She couldn’t believe the situation, but the moment took an even more surprising turn when Aaron kissed her onstage. After the show, Aaron texted Scout, asking her to be his girlfriend, but Scout, caught in the whirlwind of the situation, brushed it off as he was on tour.

“I didn’t really know what to say,” Scout reflected, explaining how she was not in the right mindset to take him up on his offer. “Obviously, it was not what he wanted to hear and maybe bruised his ego a bit,” she added. Unfortunately, after that exchange, the two didn’t communicate again.

Scout’s reflections in the documentary offer a deeply personal and emotional look into her childhood memories with Aaron Carter, whose life was tragically cut short in November 2022 at the age of 34. For Scout, the experiences with Aaron encapsulated a moment of innocence and a connection that went beyond celebrity admiration, ultimately giving her a “full circle moment” as she recalls the profound impact their time together had on her.

The Carters: Hurts to Love You sheds light on Aaron’s complex life, his struggles, and his relationships with family and friends, with Scout Willis’ story serving as a touching tribute to a pop star who left an indelible mark on her childhood. Through her recollections, Scout reflects on the beauty of fleeting moments, the power of fandom, and the complexity of growing up with someone who was both a figure of admiration and a friend.