Derek Hough and Wife Hayley Erbert Welcome Their First Baby!

Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert Hough have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Everley Capri Hough.

The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting a photo of their newborn baby’s tiny feet cupped in their hands. They wrote that “every step of our lives has led us to you” and said their world is now “forever changed.”

About Baby Everley

• Name: Everley Capri Hough
• Born: December 29, 2025
• Parents: Derek Hough (40) and Hayley Erbert Hough (31)
• The couple said they were full of love and gratitude for their new daughter.

Friends, family and fans have been celebrating the happy news, including Derek’s sister Julianne Hough, who shared a sweet message welcoming her new niece. 

A Special Journey

The arrival of Everley comes after a long and emotional year for the couple. In October, they openly shared a past pregnancy loss to raise awareness about miscarriage during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — and referred to Everley as their “rainbow baby”, a term used for a child born after loss. 

Hayley also faced a major health challenge in late 2023 when she had emergency brain surgery after a serious injury. The family later celebrated her recovery and return to the stage, making this joyful birth even more meaningful.

About the Couple

Derek and Hayley met many years ago while working in dance. They started dating in the mid-2010s and eventually got married in August 2023 in California. 

They first announced they were expecting a baby back in July 2025 with a sweet Instagram video featuring sonogram photos and a scenic hug.

Derek talked about how emotional and exciting it was to become a father — saying at one point that feeling the baby kick made everything feel real and meaningful.

Family and Friends Celebrate

Celebrities and fellow dancers sent congratulations after the announcement, with Julianne Hough and other Dancing With the Stars friends sharing warm comments.

Fans joined in the celebration online, sharing love for the new addition to the Hough family.

Why It Matters

This marks a big milestone for Derek and Hayley as they move into the next chapter of their lives as parents. Everley’s arrival has been described as a “miracle” and a bright new beginning after some hard moments, bringing joy and hope to the family and their supporters.

Bottom Line

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough are now proud parents to baby Everley Capri Hough, born on December 29, 2025. Their announcement has touched many hearts after a year filled with love, loss, recovery and celebration, making this a very special start to 2026 for the family.