Julianne Alexandra Houghis an American dancer, singer, and actress. Hough was born in Orem, Utah,the youngest of five children in a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) family.Her parents are Marianne and Bruce Hough.In September 2014, Hough joined Dancing with the Stars as a permanent fourth judge.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.She is a two-time professional champion of ABC’sDancing with the Stars.