Julianne Hough

About

Julianne Hough is an accomplished American dancer, actress, singer, and songwriter, born on July 20, 1988, in Orem, Utah. She is known for winning ABC's dance competition show Dancing With The Stars, twice at a young age. After these successful stints, she embarked on an acting career, landing roles in films such as Footloose, Safe Haven, and Rock of Ages. Hough has also established herself in the music industry, releasing a self-titled country album in 2008 that topped the Billboard Country charts. With a diverse skill set in dance, acting, and music, Julianne Hough has been recognized with nominations and awards in all these categories. She received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography in 2015.

Associated With

Julianne Hough is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, having diverse relationships with various high-profile personalities. She started off as a professional dancer on the reality show, "Dancing with the Stars," dancing alongside celebrities such as Apolo Ohno and Helio Castroneves, and later becoming a judge on the show. In terms of her acting career, she's worked with industry bigwigs like Kenny Wormald in "Footloose" remake, Tom Cruise in "Rock of Ages", and Josh Duhamel in "Safe Haven". Her personal life also made headlines when she dated Ryan Seacrest for almost three years. Later, she married and then separated from NHL player, Brooks Laich. In music, Julianne has collaborated with her brother, Derek Hough, also a professional dancer, with whom she shares a close bond. They’ve performed together multiple times and have even toured across North America showcasing their dance skills.

Career Highlights

• 2001: Julianne Hough began performing in dance competitions at an early age, including the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, where she became the youngest dancer and only American to have both Junior Latin and International Latin Youth championships.
• 2006: Hough joined the TV show "Dancing with the Stars" as a professional dancer in its fourth season.
• 2007: She won her first season of "Dancing with the Stars" with partner Olympic Speed Skater Apolo Anton Ohno.
• 2008: Hough won her second season of "Dancing with the Stars" with partner Indy car champion Helio Castroneves.
• 2008: Released her first country-pop album "Julianne Hough," which debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart.
• 2009: Julianne Hough left "Dancing with the Stars" to focus on her singing and acting career.
• 2010: Hough starred in Burlesque, her first feature film, alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher.
• 2011: She starred in the remake of "Footloose", earning positive reviews for her performance.
• 2012: Hough played the lead role in the romantic drama "Safe Haven", opposite Josh Duhamel, based on Nicholas Sparks' novel.
• 2012: Julianne Hough won the Top New Female Vocalist award at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
• 2013: Hough played in "Safe Haven" and received the Rising Star of 2013 Award at the 27th Israel Film Festival.
• 2014: Hough returned to "Dancing with the Stars" as a permanent judge.
• 2016: Julianne starred as Sandy in the live television production of "Grease: Live", earning her nominations for Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics Choice Award.
• 2019: Hough was announced as one of the judges on the reality competition series "America's Got Talent".
• 2020: Hough won the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for "Dancing with the Stars".

Notable Awards

• Julianne Hough is a celebrated dancer and actress. Some of her notable awards include:
• Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Choreography for a Variety or Reality Programming, "Dancing with the Stars" in 2015.
• Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Choreography, "Dancing with the Stars" in 2014.
• Teen Choice Awards: Choice TV Female Reality/Variety Star for "Dancing with the Stars" in 2009.
• Young Hollywood Awards: Hottest Body (of work) in 2014.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Julianne Hough Movie/TV Show?

Julianne Hough has appeared in several successful films and TV shows, but she is most widely recognized for her participation in the popular TV dance competition show, "Dancing with the Stars." Making her first appearance in the fourth season, Hough won the competition twice, in both season 4 and season 5, with partner Apollo Anton Ohno and Helio Castroneves respectively. Her vibrant performances and dance choreographies have made her a notable figure in the dance and entertainment industry. In the realm of cinema, "Footloose" and "Safe Haven" are among her most popular movies, showcasing her acting talent paired alongside her dance skills.

How Did Julianne Hough Get Famous?

Julianne Hough gained fame as a professional dancer on the television show "Dancing with the Stars", where her incredible talent, charm and personality quickly made her a household name. Hailing from Utah, she joined the show in its fourth season and went on to win two consecutive seasons with her respective partners, making her one of the show's most successful dancers. Her popularity on the show led to opportunities in acting and music, including lead roles in films like "Footloose" and "Safe Haven", as well as a successful country music album. This multi-talented star's journey from professional dancer to celebrated actress and singer has cemented her fame.