Derek Hough's Heart 'Cracked Wide Open' By Baby Girl

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are celebrating the arrival of their first child, Everley Capri Hough, born on December 29, 2025. Erbert Hough recently shared an intimate moment, posting a photo of their daughter's tiny hand on her chest, adorned with a necklace bearing their initials. Hough himself expressed his overwhelming joy, calling it his 'heart' and 'world.'

Hough made a notable 'daddy debut' at the 2026 Golden Globes, his first public outing since becoming a father. He shared his excitement about this new chapter, having previously described the profound feeling of the baby's first kicks as life-changing. The couple, who married in August 2023, initially announced their pregnancy in late July with a heartwarming video.

The first official glimpse of Everley Capri Hough was shared on January 5, 2026, with a black-and-white photo of their hands cupping the newborn's feet. The couple captioned it, 'Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.' Hough also proudly displayed a new necklace featuring a Capricorn pendant, symbolizing his daughter's zodiac sign.