Julianne Hough ‘holds’ family after Hayley Erbert’s surgery
Julianne Hough is keeping her family close this holiday season.
The 35 year old Dancing with the stars cohost shared beautiful moments with her loved ones via Instagram on Thursday, December 21. In the photos she hugged her brother DWTS right – Derek Houghhis wife, Hayley Erbertand more relatives, including a sister Sharee Houghmom Mariann Hough, Nanci Dahl And Marabeth Poole.
“Holding my family extra tight this holiday season ❤️,” Julianne captioned the post.
Her sentimental message comes weeks after Erbert underwent an emergency craniectomy on December 6.
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“At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington DC, my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” he wrote on December 7, adding: “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma due to a burst blood vessel and required a emergency craniectomy.”
Derek kept fans updated on Erbert’s health journey, sharing on Thursday, December 21, that her brain surgery was “completed as planned.”
“My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team,” he wrote. “Their expertise and steady hands were crucial during this process and ensured a smooth and successful operation. Especially Dr. Mai who not only performed the operation but was also the one who saved her life two weeks ago.”
He continued: “This surgery marks an important milestone in my wife’s recovery journey, and your support has played a crucial role in getting us here. We are filled with hope and optimism for the future, knowing she is on the road to full recovery, surrounded by such a loving community.”
Derek and Erbert met when she was cast as a dancer in his and Julianne’s Move Live Tour in 2014. They made their relationship official in July 2015.
In June 2022, Derek got down on one knee and popped the question. A year later they married in a vineyard in California.
For their wedding, Erbert stunned in an A-line dress with off-the-shoulder straps, a thigh-high slit and a long train. She completed the look with a simple floor-length veil. Erbert Later changed into a silky number finished with a round neckline, spaghetti straps, fitted bodice and floor-length skirt.
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Derek, meanwhile, looked as handsome as ever in a black tuxedo and bow tie.
Julianne – who was in the wedding party – also shared her love for the couple via social media. “The most breathtaking weekend filled with so much love and laughter! I love you both so much 💕 love you sister,” she commented on a post from the happy couple.