Ryan Seacrest Shares His Thoughts on Julianne Hough’s Wedding Dress After Their Split

Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough, who dated early in their careers, ended their relationship in 2013 but have maintained a friendly bond since then.

The former couple was together for three years, and over time, they have shown mutual respect. In 2017, Ryan complimented Julianne’s wedding dress when she was marrying Canadian hockey player Brooks Laich, whom she dated for four years. The couple divorced in 2022.

During a broadcast, Ryan shared a congratulatory message for Julianne’s recent wedding, displaying her photos and praising her appearance. He emphasized that she looked stunning and expressed his happiness for her, also mentioning her family.

In 2022, Ryan and Julianne demonstrated their friendship when he interviewed her and her brother, Derek Hough, on his show. They discussed whether their past relationship felt uncomfortable; both affirmed they remain friends with respect and love for each other.

Julianne recently opened up about her relationship with Ryan during a 2024 podcast interview. She described their time together as romantic and exciting, noting she initially lost herself in the relationship while trying to develop her career. Fearing that others might think she was with Ryan solely for fame, she became more reserved.

She reflected on how her past experiences with people using her for fame influenced her behavior, leading her to overcompensate and mold herself to fit others’ expectations in relationships. Julianne recounted how her desire for acceptance affected her decisions.

She shared that when she chose to end her relationship with Ryan to focus on her career, some in her social circle questioned her decision, implying her life was already set. Julianne explained that her choices were driven by a need for self-preservation and internal conflict rather than external pressures.