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Julianne Hough's Siblings Speak Out on Her Dance Fame
9 Sep
Summary
- Julianne Hough's siblings took different paths in life
- Her siblings are "so happy" but feel they missed out on her success
- Julianne admits her and brother Derek's careers strained family relationships

In a recent interview, Julianne Hough opened up about the bittersweet feelings surrounding her and her brother Derek's success compared to their three older sisters. While Julianne, 37, and Derek, 40, found fame and fortune in Hollywood as dancers and performers, their siblings Sharee, 48, Marabeth, 44, and Katherine, 43, took different paths in life.
Sharee, the oldest, started down the "Mormon way" and got married at 19, eventually having six children. Marabeth moved to Nashville to pursue a country music career, while Katherine wanted to become an actress. Though the sisters are all "so happy" with their lives, Julianne admits there is a "sadness" that they didn't have the same opportunities she and Derek experienced.
The Footloose actress acknowledged that the stark contrast in their careers has put a strain on the siblings' relationships over the years. "There's no jealousy, but there is a sadness that maybe there wasn't an opportunity for them to experience it," Julianne said. Despite their differing paths, the Hough family remains close, with Julianne and Derek expressing gratitude for their siblings' support and happiness.