So many Hollywood breakups happen because celebs are too busy chasing their own dreams!
Julianne Hough just spilled the tea on why she and Ryan Seacrest called it quits.
The Dancing with the Stars host was with Ryan from 2010 to 2013. She said their breakup happened because she was all about building her own career and wanted to do her own thing.
But it was not just this another big thing that contributed to their break up was the difference in their levels of fame.
Julianne revealed all the details about her relationship with Seacrest and Brooks Laich during Monday’s episode of the Armchair Expert podcast hosted by Dax Shepard, theygossip.com reports.
She began her relationship with Seacrest at the age of 21, right when he was sealing a massive $60 million deal with iHeartRadio, which was a stark contrast to the much smaller paychecks of country radio stars.
At that time, she was busy promoting her second album, writing songs, and handling the pressure of public opinion.
Hough encountered some bumps in the road, like having her music video banned by CMT for being too provocative.
Julianne and Ryan
Even though she felt embarrassed and thought about giving up, she chose to switch gears from music to acting, which eventually landed her a part in the film “Burlesque.”
Let’s get into the details of Julianne and Ryan’s romance and what happened between them!
Fame Is to Blame for the Failed Relationships
Julianne Hough opens up about her relationship with Ryan Seacrest, sharing the thrill and privilege it brought her, but also the challenges she faced in losing her own identity.
She remembers feeling insecure about being seen as just someone riding on his fame, which led her to shrink herself and adapt to his lifestyle.
Even though she enjoyed the feeling of being loved, she wonders if she’s ever really been in love.
Hough thinks back on how she kept falling into the same old patterns that felt comfortable, even if they didn’t align with what she really desired.
Ultimately, Hough chose to walk away from the relationship, even with people around her insisting that her life was perfectly arranged with Seacrest.
She came to the conclusion that she hadn’t crafted that life on her own and wanted to build something she could truly take pride in.
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough
Her manager’s comments about the challenges of dating someone so high-profile only made her more determined to show that she could manage it, highlighting her independent and competitive nature.
Despite their brake up they still remain friends with one another!
Julianne’s Life After the Break-up
However this relationship is not the only regret Julianne has, she has shared that she also feels that her marriage with Brooks Laich was a sad chapter in her life!
Julianne Hough shares her experiences from a challenging time in her life that kicked off around December 2013.
During this period, she adopted a more laid-back vibe, largely thanks to her close bond with Nina Dobrev.
She remembers her first trip to Coachella and trying out some drugs, albeit carefully, which turned out to be quite intense.
This was the beginning of her journey into a more free-spirited version of herself, which was a big shift from the “Miss Perfect” persona she used to uphold.
As the year wrapped up, Hough sensed a heavy change in her vibe and decided to check out a Tony Robbins seminar.
That experience really opened her eyes to life and her connections with others.
She came to understand that she had been living to please others instead of being her authentic self in her relationships.
This realization pushed her to end a few relationships she was in, but she held on to one with Brooks Laich, who eventually became her husband.
Julianne and Brooks
She went through a phase where she was super open and generous in love, which might have come off as “false advertising” to Laich.
Their relationship moved pretty fast, leading to a long-distance setup that lasted three and a half years before they tied the knot.
However, once they started living together, the differences in their backgrounds and lifestyles became clearer, causing some bumps in their marriage.
Looking back on her divorce, Hough talks about how tough and public it was, especially with all the media buzz around it.
Even though it was sad to see the marriage end, she feels like it was right for that moment in time, and the breakup was necessary.
She also mentions the pressure of not wanting to follow in the footsteps of her mom and sister, who both went through divorces after long marriages.
Despite the public eye and personal struggles, Hough ultimately views this chapter as a chance for freedom, letting her start fresh and build a life that truly resonates with her.
After her divorce, Hough has really thrived in her career, taking on roles in Broadway shows, judging on “Dancing with the Stars,” and hosting big events like the Oscars and the Tonys.
She admits that while staying busy has helped take her mind off things, it’s also been a great way to channel her energy during this tough period.
