Julianne’s Exciting Year Just Got Even Better
On July 8, 2017, dancer, actress, and country singer Julianne Hough married the love of her life, hockey player Brooks Laich, in a gorgeous outdoor ceremony in Idaho.
The couple embarked on a series of world travels following their wedding, venturing everywhere from Africa to Peru. Such vacations provided some much-needed escapes for Julianne, who has devoted a wealth of time to her acting career in the past year.
She recently appeared as fitness icon Betty Weider in the film Bigger, which was released in October. Just weeks after its release, Julianne’s next project was revealed.
The blond bombshell will have to transform into an auburn-haired seductress for her latest role as Dolly Parton‘s iconic character Jolene. A new series, titled Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, will devote an episode to “Jolene,” with Brad Paisley‘s wife and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley also starring.
Julianne Is Definitely A Dog Person
When Hough isn’t busy traveling or working on one of her various projects, you can catch her enjoying some down time at home with Brooks and their two beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Lexi was Julianne’s first dog, and she fell in love with her right away. Speaking to Modern Dog Magazine in 2009, she explained just how much Lexi means to her.
“I’ve had dogs my entire life,” she said. “I love them so much, but I never took one on as my own until I got Lexi. When I got Lexi, she became everything to me. She is like my daughter.”
Julianne eventually gave her doggie daughter a sister to spend time with, welcoming second pup Harley into the family a little later.
Lexi and Harley have ruled the roost the past few years, but that’s all about the change. As Julianne revealed on social media on on Thursday (November 29), she and Brooks have a new addition in the family!
Meet Koda, Julianne’s First “Son”
That new addition is a gorgeous husky named Koda, who the couple saved from a shelter following the California wildfires. Julianne described his rescue as “the most magical experience” for her and Brooks.
Despite the hardships Koda has been through lately, Julianne says “he still could not exude more love or joy if he tried.” And she made it extremely clear that she and Brooks are exuding love for Koda right back!
Only time will tell how well Lexi and Harley will adjust to having their new, bigger brother around!
One thing’s for certain, he’s going to be spoiled with so much love. He’s one lucky pup to have found people that love dogs as much as Julianne and Brooks!