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Julianne Hough: I Let My Fiance Brooks Laich ‘Be My Leading Man’

Brooks Laich and Julianne Hough
Brooks Laich and Julianne Hough Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

She may have led Danny Zuko around in Grease: Live, but in real life, Julianne Hough doesn’t always enjoy being in charge. The blonde stunner, 27, opened up to Redbook magazine about her fiancé, Brooks Laich, for the March issue. 

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“Because of the nature of my career, it’s very easy for me to call the shots and ‘be the man,’” she explained. “So it’s very nice to feel like a strong woman and still have my man be my leading man.”

The entertainer and the hockey star, 32, announced their engagement in August via Instagram.

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Julianne Hough for Redbook Alexei Hayes/Redbook

“We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement to share with you our recent engagement!” Hough wrote at the time. “#fiance #love.”

In addition to planning her nuptials, the Dancing With the Stars alum is also focusing on herself and maturing as a person and a performer.

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Julianne Hough for Redbook Alexei Hayes/Redbook

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“When I was 21, I did and said things because I wanted to be accepted,” she added. “But there’s a point where you grow up. Now I’m much more honest with myself and other people.”

Grease: Live premiered on January 31 to rave reviews and costarred Vanessa Hudgens, Aaron Tveit, Carly Rae Jepsen and Keke Palmer.

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Julianne Hough for Redbook Alexei Hayes/Redbook

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