Derek and Hayley Hough Welcome Daughter Everley Capri
Derek and Hayley Hough Welcome Daughter Everley Capri
Hayley Erbert Hough and Derek Hough celebrate the arrival of Everley Capri, born December 29, 2025, sharing the meaning behind her name and their journey through loss and resilience.
Hayley Erbert Hough and Derek Hough welcomed their daughter Everley Capri on December 29, 2025, in West Hollywood. The couple has talked openly about what Everley’s arrival means after a year of intensely personal moments, including a difficult pregnancy journey and past hardships, marking a new chapter in their lives. The baby’s name carries special significance for the couple, who describe Everley as a beacon of hope after a hard winter of challenges.
Hayley and Derek had announced they were expecting in July 2025, a milestone that followed the heartbreak of a miscarriage in 2024. The parents have called the previous winters traumatizing and describe Everley as a rainbow after the storm, a phrase they’ve used to illustrate the turnaround from hardship to joy.
In a candid look at Everley’s arrival, the couple shared that the delivery was a unique home birth in which Hayley didn’t have the option for an epidural or traditional pain management. They say the experience was both empowering and intense, underscoring the couple’s commitment to shaping their parenting journey on their own terms.
The moment was commemorated in a quiet, black-and-white Instagram post featuring Everley’s tiny feet cradled in her parents’ hands, with the caption emphasizing how this new life has reshaped their world. Fans have celebrated the healthy birth and the family’s enduring resilience.
As Everley begins to meet the world, Hayley and Derek are prioritizing bonding, sharing small moments of joy, and continuing to navigate parenthood together. Their story, marked by perseverance and hope, serves as a reminder that families can find light even after the darkest winters.
