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Sibling rivalry is real \u2014 and fame can make it worse, especially when only a few share in the spotlight.<\/p>\n
Julianne<\/a> and Derek Hough have long been seen as Hollywood\u2019s golden siblings.<\/p>\n But behind the scenes is a family story that\u2019s far more complicated, shaped by unspoken feelings, missed opportunities, and the emotional toll of success.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Country Stars Who Have Famous Family Members<\/a><\/p>\n Julianne recently lifted the veil<\/a> on how their rise to stardom quietly strained their bond with their three older sisters \u2014 and why they\u2019re finally facing it head-on.<\/p>\n On Tuesday (Sept. 9), in a vulnerable\u00a0conversation\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0Not<\/em><\/a><\/span>\u00a0Skinny But Not\u00a0<\/a><\/em>Fat\u00a0<\/em><\/a>podcast<\/span>, Julianne opened up about the emotional distance between her and her three older sisters \u2014 Sharee, 48, Marabeth, 44, and Katherine, 43.<\/p>\n Though all five Hough siblings shared a passion for dancing, singing, and acting<\/a> in their youth, only Julianne and Derek made it big.<\/p>\n That divergence,\u00a0the\u00a0Dancing<\/em><\/a><\/span>\u00a0With the Stars<\/a><\/em> host revealed, created a quiet sadness that lingered for years.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no jealousy, but there is a sadness that maybe there wasn\u2019t an opportunity for them to experience it,\u201d she admitted. \u201cWe had an opportunity that they didn\u2019t have. And it\u2019s hard.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>A Miracle in Motion: Derek Hough + Hayley Erbert Expecting First Child Together After Journey of Healing<\/a><\/p>\n She added that the emotional disconnect only grew as their fame did.<\/p>\n \u201cWe never wanted to share because we were afraid to hurt someone\u2019s feelings<\/a>,\u201d the Safe Haven star said. \u201cBut that just grew us further and further apart.\u201d<\/p>\n Julianne\u2019s sisters each had dreams of their own: one aimed for country music stardom, another acting, and the eldest followed a traditional path, marrying young and raising a large family.<\/p>\n But as Julianne and Derek\u2019s careers skyrocketed, it unintentionally deepened a divide.<\/p>\n \u201cThey didn\u2019t feel included,\u201d Julianne confessed<\/a>. \u201cThey were super close as sisters growing up… so I didn\u2019t get to have the closeness of sisters and that bond.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the distance, they all still share a familial love and deep admiration for one another.<\/p>\n \u201cMy third sister [Katherine], for instance \u2014 she has three beautiful daughters\u2026 I\u2019m in awe of her,\u201d Julianne said. \u201cI\u2019m like, \u2018You are such a good, present mom<\/a>. I admire that so much.\u2019 And she\u2019s like, \u2018And I want that.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Now, as adults, the Hough siblings are working to heal what time and silence broke.<\/p>\n According to Julianne, they\u2019ve chosen to face the discomfort<\/a> rather than continue avoiding it.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been very much like, \u2018Alright. If it hurts, it hurts, but at least we\u2019re close,\u2019\u201d she shared. \u201cPeople are gonna have feelings\u2026 but at the same time feel like, \u2018Oh.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>9 Country Stars Who Married or Dated Pro Athletes<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s a raw reminder that even in the glow of success, family ties can fray<\/a> \u2014 and that the bravest thing may be choosing to mend them.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n‘It Hurt, But At Least We\u2019re Close’<\/h3>\n
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