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Dancing Duo Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Welcome Baby Girl, Everley Capri
Los Angeles, CA – Beloved “Dancing with the Stars” professionals Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough are officially parents! The couple announced the arrival of their daughter, Everley Capri Hough, born on December 29, 2025.
The exciting news was shared on social media Monday, with the new parents posting a heartwarming black-and-white image of Everley’s tiny feet. “Every step of our lives has led us to you,” the couple captioned their post, adding, “Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
The happy announcement garnered a flood of well-wishes from celebrity friends and fans alike. Derek’s sister, Julianne Hough, expressed her joy, writing, “Welcome to the world sweet angel Everley.” Fellow “DWTS” pros and other stars, including Ricki Lake, Paula Abdul, Natasha Bedingfield, Sasha Farber, Dylan Efron, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and Danica McKellar, also extended their congratulations and love to the growing family.
This joyous occasion comes almost two years after Erbert faced a significant health challenge, undergoing emergency craniectomy surgery in December 2023 due to a cranial hematoma. Erbert reflected on her journey recently, sharing, “What a miracle it is that two years ago I was fighting for my life… and now, here I am creating life.” Her incredible resilience and recovery have been a testament to her strength, a quality her husband Derek has consistently praised.
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough, who tied the knot in August 2023, embarked on their “Symphony of Dance” tour shortly after their wedding. Hough, a three-time Emmy Award winner, holds the record for the most “DWTS” wins as a professional dancer, with six mirrorball trophies to his name, and currently serves as a celebrity judge on the show.
The couple’s journey to parenthood is a beautiful new chapter, filled with love and immense gratitude.