United Kingdom, March 21 -- Emma Heming Willis says she was "made to love" Bruce Willis as she celebrates their 17th wedding anniversary.

The 47-year-old model took to Instagram on Saturday (21.03.26) to mark almost two decades since the couple got married in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2009.

Emma shared a sweet shot from their nuptials of Bruce carrying his wife on a beach with the caption: "I was made to love him. 17 years."

Fans rushed to the post's comments section to congratulate the couple - who first met at a Los Angeles gym in 2007.

One person penned: "True LOVE! Happy anniversary!!!! (sic)"

A second supporter typed: "You sure were all part of God's plan. Sending you both so much love (sic)."

And a third follower wrote: ...