Julianne Hough Shares Heartfelt Congratulations with Brother Derek and Hayley on Their New Baby
Julianne Hough, and Hayley and Derek Hough.
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Key Points
- Julianne Hough has welcomed the latest member of the Hough family.
- Her brother, Derek Hough, and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Everley, on January 5.
- In response, Julianne commented, “Welcome to the world sweet angel Everley 💗.”
Julianne Hough is celebrating the arrival of her niece.
Former “Dancing With the Stars” star Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, welcomed their daughter Everley on December 29. The couple made the announcement in an Instagram post shared on January 5. Included in the post was a touching image of Derek and Hayley’s hands cradling their daughter’s feet. Julianne expressed her joy in the comment section, reflecting the family’s excitement about the newest addition.
“Welcome to the world sweet angel Everley 💗,” Julianne wrote.
Julianne Hough’s comment on Derek Hough’s Instagram.
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Numerous celebrities also shared their congratulations in the comments section. Maria Menounos expressed her joy, writing, “Congrats!!!,” while choreographer Kyle Hanagami noted that his prediction for Everley’s birth date was “soooo close!”
Bindi Irwin added, “Congratulations on this beautiful new chapter. ❤️,” and Dylan Efron commented, “She’s going to be so loved ❤️.”
In their announcement, Derek, 40, and Hayley, 31, shared a heartfelt message about their love for their newborn, revealing her full name: Everley Capri Hough. They wrote, “December 29, 2025 Everley Capri Hough 🤍. Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
The couple initially announced their pregnancy in late July through a special video posted on Instagram, where Derek is seen approaching Hayley, who is wearing a flowy white gown. As they embrace, Hayley presents a set of sonogram images, encapsulating the significant moment.
In their caption, they expressed disbelief at the profound change coming into their lives, stating, “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️.”
Hayley and Derek Hough.
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Days before Everley’s arrival, the couple documented their final Christmas as a duo. In a joint Instagram post, they shared a silhouette of themselves kissing in front of their Christmas tree, with Derek gently resting a hand on Hayley’s belly.
In their thoughtful caption, they wrote, “Last Christmas Eve just you and me, before we become three ♥️.”
