> At a Glance
> – Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert announced the birth of daughter Everley Capri Hough on Dec. 29, 2025
> – The couple shared the news via a joint Instagram post showing their hands cupped around the newborn’s feet
> – Why it matters: The arrival marks a joyful next chapter for the pair, who wed in 2023 and previously shared their journey through pregnancy loss
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Hough have officially become parents. The Dancing with the Stars judge, 40, and his wife, 31, revealed the birth of their first child in a black-and-white Instagram photo that captured their hands gently wrapped around baby Everley’s tiny feet.
Birth Announcement
The couple dated their post “December 29, 2025” and wrote:
> “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”
They paired the caption with a single emoji: a white heart.
Journey to Parenthood
Hough and Erbert’s path to this moment included:
- A wedding in August 2023 in Monterey County, California
- A pregnancy reveal in late July via an Instagram video filmed overlooking a scenic vista
- Public discussion of earlier pregnancy losses shared in October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
In the July video, Hayley flashed sonogram photos while the two embraced. They captioned the clip:
> “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small ♥️”
Anticipating Fatherhood
Appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show before the birth, Derek admitted he sometimes forgot the baby was on the way-until he caught sight of Hayley’s bump.
> “I glance over there and I see her bump, [and] I’m like, ‘Whoa.’ I’m like, ‘I’m gonna be a dad.'”
He recalled the first kick as a turning point:
> “All of a sudden everything became vivid and different… I just can’t wait.”
Honoring Past Loss
On Oct. 15, the couple posted a tribute video acknowledging previous miscarriages. They wrote:
> “Although we are so excited to be welcoming our rainbow soon, we honor our baby that never made it earthside.”
The clip ended with footage from the moment they learned of their loss, underscoring the emotional road that led to Everley’s arrival.
Key Takeaways
- Everley Capri Hough was born on Dec. 29, 2025
- Derek and Hayley announced her birth on Instagram with a minimalist black-and-white photo
- The couple married in 2023 and publicly shared both their pregnancy news and earlier losses
- Derek described feeling the baby kick as the instant fatherhood felt real
Their announcement closes one chapter of uncertainty and opens another filled with first coos, late-night feedings, and the boundless wonder of new parenthood.
