When Derek Hough shared his heartwarming family news, fans everywhere celebrated — but no reaction was more touching than that of his sister, Julianne. The dancer and actress took to social media with teary-eyed joy, calling the moment “a dream come true” and sharing childhood memories that made the announcement feel even more personal. For the Hough siblings, who’ve spent years dancing in the spotlight, this update wasn’t just exciting — it was deeply emotional. And as fans around the world sent their congratulations, one thing was clear: behind the fame is a family full of love, loyalty, and lifelong dreams coming true.

Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert Expecting Their First Child — Julianne Hough Shares Her Joy. Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, have announced that they’re expecting a baby! The exciting news, shared on July 22 via Instagram, was met with an outpouring of love from family, friends, and fellow DWTS cast members — including Derek’s sister, Julianne Hough.

A Heartwarming Announcement Video
In their announcement post, Erbert captioned the video: “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small.” The clip shows Derek approaching Hayley, who opens her arms for an embrace and a kiss.

As the camera pans out, Hayley wraps her arms around Derek’s neck, revealing a set of ultrasound images…