Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Celebrate Birth of First Child
Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert, have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Everley Capri Hough. The announcement came via a joint Instagram post on December 29, 2025. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, expressed their emotional journey leading to Everley’s birth.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s Journey to Parenthood
Their shared message highlighted the transformative experience of becoming parents. They wrote, “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.” The post was accompanied by a touching black and white photo of them holding their newborn’s feet.
Overcoming Challenges
Everley’s arrival is particularly significant as the couple overcame considerable challenges. They experienced a pregnancy loss prior to this pregnancy. Moreover, just over two years ago, Erbert underwent emergency brain surgery that involved removing a part of her skull to save her life.
- Surgery Date: Over two years ago
- Pregnancy Loss: Experienced prior to Everley’s birth
Reflecting on her journey, Erbert shared her emotional growth. In a heartfelt Instagram post earlier in December, she expressed her gratitude for the challenges that led her to reclaim herself. “What a miracle it is that two years ago I was fighting for my life … and now, here I am creating life,” she said.
Excitement for Parenthood
In July, the couple revealed their pregnancy through an Instagram video, stating, “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small.” Recently, Hough expressed his anticipation about fatherhood during an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
“Sometimes I forget, right? I glance over and I see her bump and I’m like, ‘Whoa.’ I’m gonna be a dad,” he shared. Hough described the moment he felt his baby kick for the first time, recalling how it transformed his perspective on fatherhood.
“It was that feeling that everybody talks about, where everything became vivid and different,” he explained, showcasing his excitement and emotional response as they embarked on this new chapter as parents.
