> At a Glance
> – Derek Hough shows off a silver Capricorn-chain tribute to newborn daughter Everley Capri
> – Baby arrived on December 29, 2025, during Capricorn window (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
> – First child for the DWTS judge and wife Hayley Erbert Hough, married August 2023
> – Why it matters: Fans see the sentimental jewelry as a heartfelt symbol of fatherhood and family
Derek Hough, 40, is wearing fatherhood around his neck. The Dancing with the Stars judge posted an Instagram Story on January 5 displaying a new silver chain stamped with a horned-goat pendant, honoring daughter Everley Capri.
The Pendant Post
> “New chain 💕,” Hough captioned the close-up selfie.
The timing aligns perfectly: Everley was born on December 29, squarely within the Capricorn dates (December 22-January 19). The goat emblem is the zodiac’s universal symbol.
Family Announcements
The couple revealed Everley’s arrival in a joint Instagram post the same day:
> “December 29, 2025 Everley Capri Hough 🤍,” they wrote. “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
- First-time parents announced pregnancy via Instagram video in late July 2025
- Shared sonogram photos while embracing against a scenic backdrop
- Caption read: “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️”
Sisterly Love
Julianne Hough welcomed her niece in the comments:
> “Welcome to the world, sweet angel Everley 💗.”
Derek previously told The Jennifer Hudson Show in September:
> “I felt the baby kick for the first time, and it was that feeling that everybody talks about… all of a sudden everything became vivid and different.”
Key Takeaways
- Derek’s jewelry choice spotlights zodiac pride for Everley
- The couple married in August 2023
- Hough calls impending fatherhood an emotional, vivid life shift
A pendant may be small, but for the new dad it carries the weight of a brand-new world.
