Overview
- Julianne Hough told People at the Disney 2026 Upfront in New York City that watching Derek with his infant daughter is her favorite version of him.
- Derek Hough said in a separate People interview that he is loving being a dad as he prepares for his first Father’s Day and called fatherhood the pinnacle of his life.
- Derek and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, welcomed their daughter, Everley Capri, in December 2025 and announced her birth with a joint Instagram post.
- Shortly after Everley’s arrival, Derek skipped Golden Globes afterparties to go straight home to his daughter, a decision he said moved him to tears.
- EntertainmentNow reported the couple had endured a car accident, a major health scare and a miscarriage, and noted Hayley later called Everley their “rainbow after the storm.”