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Hough on Past Relationships: 'Playing Smaller'
24 Nov
Summary
- Hough felt insecure, leading her to 'play smaller' in past relationships.
- She experienced career expansion while a partner contracted, causing splits.
- Hough now sees herself as a storyteller through various artistic mediums.
Julianne Hough has opened up about the impact of career insecurities on her past relationships, particularly her split from Ryan Seacrest. She shared on Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert' podcast that the rapid pace of her career led to feelings of insecurity, causing her to 'play smaller' to avoid assumptions about her motives.
Hough further elaborated on the challenges of differing life stages within partnerships, noting that her own expansion contrasted with a partner's contraction, making it difficult to connect. This dynamic contributed to the end of her marriage to Brooks Laich, finalized in June 2022, despite sharing deep respect and love.
Beyond romantic relationships, Hough also addressed public perceptions of her multifaceted career. She clarified that despite her diverse pursuits in dance, singing, and acting, she identifies fundamentally as a storyteller, with all her work serving as a form of narrative expression.
