Derek Hough, the renowned choreographer and judge on Dancing With the Stars, shared a sweet photo of his daughter Everley on Instagram.
Everley at 9 Months: A Milestone in Growth
In the image, Hough hugs his baby girl, her face turned away from the camera. He smiles playfully, captioning the post: “She’s getting too big.”
The photo captures a moment of quiet joy and reflection. Everley is now nine months old — a stage marked by rapid development and emotional milestones.
Parenting as a New Chapter
Hough described motherhood as a fresh beginning, saying: “I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve done so much in my life already, and now I get to start over.'”
He emphasized that every day with Everley feels unique and meaningful. “Every day is something different, something new,” he said in a June interview with E! News.
Hayley Erbert’s Reflection on Motherhood
Hayley Erbert, Hough’s wife, has also shared her experience. In a 2024 Instagram post, she wrote: “Motherhood is even more complex and contradicting than I could have ever imagined. It feels like living in two places at once. Where joy and heartache can both be true, all of the time.”
Despite the emotional depth, she expressed excitement for Everley’s future. “So excited for all the ‘firsts’ and the life ahead of you/us,” she wrote. “Yet wishing I could freeze time and never have any ‘lasts.’”
Relationship Timeline: From Dating to Marriage
- 2014: Hayley Erbert first performs on Derek Hough and sister Julianne Hough’s tour.
- 2015: Hayley joins Dancing With the Stars as a performer and begins dating Derek.
- 2016: The couple attends public events, including the Tony Robbins documentary premiere.
- 2017: They attend the Creative Arts Emmys, where Derek wins Outstanding Choreography.
- 2022: The couple announces engagement at the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
- 2023: They marry in California and begin a honeymoon in Italy.
- 2024: Hayley undergoes emergency surgery due to a burst blood vessel; Derek supports her through recovery.
- 2025: The couple announces their first child, Everley Capri Hough.
Everley’s Arrival and Family Milestones
Everley Capri Hough was born. The couple shared a joint Instagram post: “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
After Hayley’s surgery, the family resumed their Symphony of Dance tour in April 2024. In October 2024, Hayley returned to the ballroom for an emotional routine with Derek, set to Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things.
Why This Moment Matters
The photo of Everley at nine months is more than a personal snapshot. It reflects a broader narrative of parenthood — the balance between joy and uncertainty, growth and change.
For Hough, it’s a reminder that life, even after a career in performance, finds new meaning in the quiet moments with a child.
What to Watch Next
As Everley grows, her parents plan to share more milestones. The couple has already expressed interest in documenting their journey through parenting, dance, and family life.
Source: E! News
Sources & further reading
Featured image: Derek Hough & Julianne Hough 2014 Kaleidoscope Ball (cropped).jpg by Mingle Media TV, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Image source · License
