Julianne Hough opens up about her past struggles with self-doubt and her experiences in relationships, including her breakups with Ryan Seacrest and Brooks Laich.
Julianne Hough has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for over a decade, but behind her success lies a journey filled with personal challenges and relationship struggles. In a candid interview on the "Armchair Expert" podcast with host Dax Shepard, Hough shared her insights on the dynamics of her past relationships and the insecurities that shaped her experiences.
Julianne Hough Reflects on Past Relationships and Insecurities
One of Hough's most publicized relationships was with radio and television personality Ryan Seacrest. The couple began dating in 2010, but three years later, they announced their breakup. Reflecting on the relationship, Hough explained that she felt a significant power imbalance due to Seacrest's established status in the industry while she was still starting her career.
This imbalance, coupled with Hough's own insecurities, led her to downplay her ambitions to avoid being perceived as using Seacrest for his connections. However, this self-suppression ultimately contributed to the relationship's demise. As Hough put it, "I had this insecurity that I was like, 'I don’t ever want anybody to think that I’m with him for this reason.' And so I then started playing smaller."
Julianne Hough Reflects on Past Relationships and Insecurities
Another significant relationship in Hough's life was with former professional hockey player Brooks Laich. The couple wed in 2017, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2022. Hough attributed their separation to a growing disparity in their career trajectories. "He was contracting while I was expanding," she explained. "We just couldn’t find each other in that."
Throughout her relationships, Hough has faced doubts about the authenticity of her feelings. "I've loved the feeling of being loved," she admitted, "but have I? I don’t want to overanalyze it, because every person I’ve also dated has been a very good person."
Julianne Hough Reflects on Past Relationships and Insecurities
Despite the challenges she has faced, Hough remains optimistic about the future. She has since found love with model Charlie Wilson and is focusing on building a fulfilling life for herself. "I feel like our relationship and our marriage was exactly right, and the end of it is right, too," she said of her relationship with Laich. "We both have regrets that it didn’t work out, because I don’t think we had the maturity to come together."
Hough's experiences offer a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships, the impact of insecurities, and the importance of self-discovery. Her journey serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, personal growth and fulfillment are always possible.
