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Julianne Hough

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Julianne Hough
NameJulianne Hough
CaptionHough in 2013
Birth nameJulianne Alexandra Hough
Birth date20 July 1988
Birth placeOrem, Utah, U.S.
OccupationDancer, actress, singer, television personality
Years active2001–present
SpouseBrooks Laich, 2017, 2022
RelativesDerek Hough (brother)

Julianne Hough is an American professional dancer, actress, singer, and television personality. She first gained widespread recognition as a two-time professional champion on the television series Dancing with the Stars. Her career has since expanded to include roles in major Hollywood films, a recording contract with Mercury Nashville, and judging positions on prominent competition shows.

Early life and education

Born in Orem, Utah, she is the daughter of Marianne and Bruce Hough and the younger sister of fellow dancer Derek Hough. To pursue intensive training in ballroom dance, she and her brother moved to London to live and study with renowned coaches Corky Ballas and Shirley Ballas. During her formative years, she attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and competed extensively on the International Latin dance circuit, including events like the Blackpool Dance Festival.

Career

Her professional breakthrough came upon returning to the United States, where she joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars. She won the fourth season with Apolo Anton Ohno and the fifth season with Hélio Castroneves. This success led to a recording contract with Mercury Nashville, resulting in a country album and a Top 5 debut on the Billboard charts. She transitioned to acting with starring roles in films such as Burlesque, Footloose, and Rock of Ages. On television, she served as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and was a co-host of the competition series America's Got Talent. She also launched activewear lines and performed on major tours, including the CMT Music Awards.

Personal life

She was married to professional hockey player Brooks Laich from 2017 until their divorce in 2022. She has been open about her health journey, including a diagnosis of endometriosis. Her family is well-known in the entertainment industry; her brother-in-law is actor Mark Ballas, and she is a niece of former Republican politician David Hough. She maintains residences in Los Angeles and has been involved with various charitable organizations.

Filmography

* Burlesque (2010) * Footloose (2011) * Rock of Ages (2012) * Safe Haven (2013) * Dirty Grandpa (2016) * The Activist (2021)

Discography

* Julianne Hough (2008) * Singles: "That Song in My Head", "My Hallelujah Song" * Soundtrack contributions: Footloose, Rock of Ages

Awards and nominations

Her work has been recognized with two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Dancing with the Stars. She won a Teen Choice Award for Footloose and received nominations from the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards. She has also been honored at the Glamour Awards and the Do Something Awards.

Category:American dancers Category:American actresses Category:American television personalities