Career Timeline of Julianne Hough: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Julianne Hough made an impact.
Julianne Hough is an American dancer, singer, actress, and television personality known for her successful career on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. She joined the show as a professional dancer in 2007, winning two seasons. Hough later returned to Dancing with the Stars as a judge from 2014 to 2017. She has received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on the series, winning one in 2015 with her brother, Derek Hough.
2001: Uncredited Role in Harry Potter
In 2001, Julianne Hough had her first acting role in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
2001: Acting Debut in Harry Potter
In 2001, Julianne Hough made her acting debut in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
2006: Million Dollar Dancer on Show Me the Money
In 2006, Julianne Hough was one of the Million Dollar Dancers in the ABC game show called Show Me the Money.
May 2007: Released First Country Single
In May 2007, Julianne Hough's first country-music single, "Will You Dance With Me", was released to iTunes and Wal-Mart.
November 27, 2007: Won Dancing with the Stars Season Five
On November 27, 2007, Julianne Hough and her partner, Hélio Castroneves, won season five of Dancing with the Stars.
2007: Joined Dancing with the Stars
In 2007, Julianne Hough joined ABC's Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer.
August 25, 2008: Partnered with Cody Linley on Dancing with the Stars
On August 25, 2008, it was announced that Julianne Hough would be partnered with Cody Linley for season seven of Dancing with the Stars.
November 18, 2008: Performed "My Hallelujah Song" on Dancing With the Stars
On November 18, 2008, Julianne Hough performed her second single "My Hallelujah Song" on Dancing With the Stars with her brother Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, and Lacey Schwimmer dancing.
November 20, 2008: Announcement of Departure from Dancing with the Stars
On November 20, 2008, Julianne Hough announced that she would not be returning to Dancing with the Stars to focus on her music career.
2008: Joined Brad Paisley's Tour
In 2008, Julianne Hough joined Brad Paisley's tour, along with Jewel and Chuck Wicks. Hough, Paisley, and Willie Nelson also appeared in the video for the Snoop Dogg song "My Medicine".
2008: Endometriosis Diagnosis
In 2008, Julianne Hough was diagnosed with endometriosis and publicly shared her experience to raise awareness about the condition.
2008: Released Self-Titled Debut Album
In 2008, Julianne Hough's self-titled debut album was recorded in Nashville and released, debuting at number one on the Top Country Albums chart.
2009: Left Dancing with the Stars
In 2009, Julianne Hough left Dancing with the Stars after winning two seasons.
June 21, 2010: Released "Is That So Wrong" Single
On June 21, 2010, Julianne Hough released a single, "Is That So Wrong", to country radio.
September 2010: Filming of Footloose Started
In September 2010, filming began for the movie Footloose starring Julianne Hough.
2010: Appeared in Burlesque
In 2010, Julianne Hough appeared in the musical film Burlesque.
October 11, 2011: Returned to Dancing with the Stars
On October 11, 2011, Julianne Hough returned to Dancing with the Stars and danced with her Footloose co-star Kenny Wormald and her brother.
October 14, 2011: Release of Footloose
On October 14, 2011, the film Footloose, starring Julianne Hough, was released.
2011: Leading Role in Footloose
In 2011, Julianne Hough had a leading role as Ariel in Footloose.
May 15, 2012: Dancing with the Stars Performance
On May 15, 2012, Julianne Hough returned to Dancing with the Stars to promote her film Rock of Ages.
June 2012: Second Album on Hold
In June 2012, Julianne Hough stated that her second album was "completely done" but had no plans to release it due to her film career.
2012: Filmed Rock of Ages
In 2012, Julianne Hough filmed her role in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages.
February 14, 2013: Release of Safe Haven
On February 14, 2013, the romantic drama Safe Haven, starring Julianne Hough, was released.
October 7, 2013: Guest Judge on Dancing with the Stars
On October 7, 2013, Julianne Hough was a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars.
October 18, 2013: Release of Paradise
On October 18, 2013, the comedy-drama Paradise, starring Julianne Hough, was released.
2013: Leading Role in Safe Haven
In 2013, Julianne Hough starred as Katie in the film Safe Haven.
March 18, 2014: Announced Move Live on Tour
On March 18, 2014, Julianne Hough and her brother Derek announced their summer tour, "Move Live on Tour."
May 25, 2014: Embarked on Move Live on Tour
On May 25, 2014, Julianne and Derek Hough embarked on their sold-out "Move Live on Tour" in Park City, Kansas.
July 26, 2014: Ended Move Live on Tour
On July 26, 2014, Julianne and Derek Hough ended their "Move Live on Tour" in Los Angeles.
September 2014: Returned as Permanent Judge on Dancing with the Stars
In September 2014, Julianne Hough returned to Dancing with the Stars as a permanent judge.
2014: Success of 2014 Tour
Following the success of the 2014 tour and high demand, the Houghs announced the return of "Move Live on Tour" in the summer of 2015.
2014: Returned to Dancing with the Stars as Judge
In 2014, Julianne Hough returned to Dancing with the Stars as a judge.
June 12, 2015: Began Move Live on Tour 2015
On June 12, 2015, Julianne and Derek Hough began their "Move Live on Tour" in the summer of 2015.
August 8, 2015: Ended Move Live on Tour 2015
On August 8, 2015, Julianne and Derek Hough ended their "Move Live on Tour" in the summer of 2015.
2015: Starred in Curve
In 2015, Julianne Hough starred in the thriller film Curve and appeared on Lewis Howes's podcast.
January 31, 2016: Portrayed Sandy in Grease Live
On January 31, 2016, Julianne Hough portrayed Sandy Young in Fox's live television presentation of the musical Grease.
November 18, 2016: Disney Channel Holiday Hits Released
On November 18, 2016, the companion holiday album, Disney Channel Holiday Hits, was released.
December 14, 2016: Announced MOVE BEYOND Live on Tour
On December 14, 2016, Julianne and Derek Hough announced that they would be going on a new tour, "MOVE BEYOND Live on Tour", in 2017.
2016: Portrayed Sandy in Grease Live
In 2016, Julianne Hough portrayed Sandy in the live Fox television production of Grease.
2017: Left Dancing with the Stars as Judge
In 2017, Julianne Hough left her position as a judge on Dancing with the Stars.
2017: Departure from Dancing with the Stars Judging Panel
In 2017, Julianne Hough left her position as a permanent judge on Dancing with the Stars.
2017: MOVE BEYOND Live on Tour
In 2017, Julianne and Derek Hough went on their new tour, "MOVE BEYOND Live on Tour".
2018: Cast as Jolene in Heartstrings
In 2018, Julianne Hough was cast as Jolene in the episode of the same name from the Netflix anthology series Heartstrings.
February 11, 2019: Joined America's Got Talent
On February 11, 2019, it was announced that Julianne Hough had joined the NBC talent competition series America's Got Talent.
2020: Partnered with Meet Cute for Transformation Podcast Series
In 2020, Julianne Hough partnered with Meet Cute for a three-part Transformation podcast series, where she was involved in writing, executive producing, and voice acting.
2021: Guest Judge Appearance on Dancing with the Stars
In 2021, Julianne Hough returned to Dancing with the Stars as a guest judge, filling in for her brother Derek.
April 14, 2022: Broadway Debut in POTUS
On April 14, 2022, Julianne Hough made her Broadway debut as Dusty in Selina Fillinger's comedic play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.
2022: Broadway Debut
In 2022, Julianne Hough made her Broadway debut in POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive and hosted The Tony Awards: Act One alongside Darren Criss.
March 20, 2023: Joined Dancing with the Stars as Co-host
On March 20, 2023, it was announced that Julianne Hough would join Dancing with the Stars as the new co-host.
2023: Hosted Tony Awards
In 2023, Julianne Hough returned hosting the "Act One" Pre-Show Tony Awards with Skylar Astin.
2023: Returned to Dancing with the Stars as Co-host
In 2023, Julianne Hough returned to Dancing with the Stars as co-host, alongside Alfonso Ribeiro.
2024: Hosted Tony Awards
In 2024, Julianne Hough returned hosting the "Act One" Pre-Show Tony Awards with Utkarsh Ambudkar.
