> At a Glance
> – Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough announced the birth of daughter Everley Capri on Dec. 29, 2025
> – The couple met in 2014, married in August 2023, and revealed their pregnancy on July 22, 2025
> – Hayley recovered from a life-threatening cranial hematoma in December 2023
> – Why it matters: The Dancing with the Stars family expands as the Houghs embrace parenthood after overcoming major health challenges
The Houghs’ love story has reached its sweetest chapter yet. Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough, who first crossed paths in 2014, are now parents to Everley Capri, born Dec. 29, 2025.
From Tour Mates to Parents
Their romance began when Derek and sister Julianne hired Hayley for their 2014 tour. A quick referral to Dancing with the Stars producers landed her on season 21’s troupe, where sparks flew. Seven years later, the couple announced their engagement in June 2022, marrying in Monterey County, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2023.
Trials, Triumphs, and a New Timeline
Less than four months after saying “I do,” Hayley suffered a cranial hematoma during their Symphony of Dance tour. Emergency surgery removed part of her skull; a second procedure replaced it weeks later. By October 2024, she returned to the ballroom for an emotional performance dedicated to their ordeal.
| Event | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency craniectomy | Dec. 2023 | Life-saving intervention |
| Skull replacement surgery | Dec. 2023 | Successful completion |
| Return to dance | Oct. 2024 | Emotional duet with Derek |
Baby News and Future Beats
Meeting DWTS pros Val and Jenna Chmerkovskiy’s baby nudged the couple toward starting their own family. Derek told E! News in September 2024 that kids were definitely on the horizon. On July 22, 2025, they posted a sonogram hug, captioned: “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small.”
Key Takeaways
- Everley Capri marks the first child for the Emmy-winning choreographer and his professional-dancer wife
- Hayley’s recovery from a near-fatal brain crisis now frames their gratitude for every milestone
- The family of two officially became three just 16 months after their wedding
As Derek wrote beneath tiny footprints: “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
