Julianne Hough

Julianne Alexandra Hough (/ˈhʌf/; born July 20, 1988) is an American dancer, singer-songwriter, and actress. She is a two-time professional champion of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She was nominated for a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Choreography in season five of the show. Her first leading acting role was in the 2011 film remake of Footloose. In September 2014, Hough joined Dancing with the Stars as a permanent fourth judge.