Julianne Hough

Best known for her time on Dancing With the Stars, Julianne Hough is a ballroom dancer, host, actress and singer.

Hough — whose brother, Derek, also stars on DWTS — landed her big break as a pro partner on the fourth season of DWTS in 2007. She went on to win two mirrorball trophies on the series with Apolo Anton Ohno and Hélio Castroneves. After serving as a guest judge on several seasons of DWTS, Hough was tapped to cohost the show alongside Alfonso Ribeiro in 2023. The duo returned for season 33 of the reality series in September 2024.

In 2008, Hough released her self-titled debut album, which quickly rose up in the country music charts. Her acting credits include Burlesque (2010), Footloose (2011), Rock of Ages (2012), Safe Haven (2013), Paradise (2013) and Curve (2015). She also starred as Sandy in Fox’s live broadcast of Grease in 2016 and served as a judge for one season of America’s Got Talent in 2019.

Hough dated Ryan Seacrest for two years until their 2013 split. She moved on with hockey player Brooks Laich, whom she married in July 2017. The pair announced their separation in May 2020, and their divorce was finalized in June 2022.