At a Glance
- Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough welcomed daughter Everley Capri Hough on December 29, 2025
- Erbert Hough showed off a necklace with her daughter’s and husband’s initials two weeks after birth
- Hough celebrated his “daddy debut” on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet
- Why it matters: The couple’s first glimpse into parenthood reveals intimate family moments and symbolic jewelry tributes
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough are giving fans a first look at life with their newborn daughter. The couple, who announced the arrival of Everley Capri Hough on January 5, has since shared multiple personal moments from their new journey as parents.
The Birth Announcement
The couple revealed they welcomed their first child together on December 29, 2025. They shared the news via a black-and-white photo on Instagram showing their hands cupped around their baby girl’s feet.
“December 29, 2025 Everley Capri Hough 🤍,” the couple wrote in the caption. “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
A Mother’s Tribute
On January 12, exactly two weeks after giving birth, Erbert Hough posted an intimate photo on Instagram. The image showed her daughter’s tiny hand resting on her chest beside a delicate necklace.
The necklace features two initials:
- E for Everley
- D for Derek
“Two weeks with my greatest love♥️,” Erbert Hough captioned the post.
Hough later reshared the image to his Instagram Stories, adding “My Heart♥️ My World.”
Dad’s First Night Out
One day before his wife’s necklace post, Hough made his first public appearance since becoming a father. The 40-year-old attended the 2026 Golden Globes on January 11.
“Out of the house for the first time since becoming a dad,” Hough wrote alongside red carpet photos on Instagram. “Consider this my daddy debut.”
Erbert Hough showed her support in the comments, writing “Baby daddy 🔥🔥😍.”
The Pregnancy Journey
The couple announced they were expecting in late July 2025 with a joint Instagram video. The footage showed Hough walking toward his wife before they embraced and kissed against a scenic backdrop.
“We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️,” they captioned the post.
Hough previously shared his excitement about fatherhood during a September 21 appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show.
“I felt the baby kick for the first time, and it was that feeling that everybody talks about and describes, where all of a sudden everything became vivid and different,” he said. “And I’m like, ‘Whoa, I’m going to be something that I’ve never [been.] I’m going to feel something I’ve never experienced before yet.’ And, I just can’t wait. I can’t wait.”
A Father’s Symbol
Following his daughter’s birth, Hough shared a photo of his own new jewelry on Instagram Stories. The silver chain necklace features a pendant of a horned goat, representing Capricorn – Everley’s zodiac sign.
“New chain 💕,” he captioned the image.
Key Takeaways
- Everley Capri Hough was born on December 29, 2025
- The couple married in August 2023
- Both parents are honoring their daughter through personalized jewelry
- Hough’s first post-baby appearance was at the 2026 Golden Globes
- The family has been sharing their journey through Instagram posts and stories
