Julianne Hough is back in the spotlight!
The 37-year-old actress returned to the big screen after a long hiatus with Maggie Gyllenhaal's new movie, “The Bride!”, alongside Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
"Well, first and foremost, this movie is not a musical, but there has been movement, and it's fun," Hough said at the film's premiere in New York City earlier this week.
"It's expressive, it gets explosive, and everybody is just outrageously good at what they do. To be at this calibre of talent with this incredible film, for it being the first film I've done in many, many years, I am so honoured," she added.
Hough previously starred in “Safe Haven” (2013) and featured in a number of musicals, including Burlesque (2010), Footloose (2011) and Rock of Ages (2012). Most recently, she has served as a co-host of “Dancing with the Stars” with Alfonso Ribeiro since 2023.
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When asked about what made her want to come back to the big screen, Hough said, "I think the message of women's voices being heard in a new way. I couldn't imagine a better way and time to have that come through."
"It was an exciting time for me to dip back in with something that was so profound. I'm so ready to tell really heartfelt stories again and really create impact. This specifically, when you see this with everything going on, you're gonna be like, ‘Oh s---, this is very timely,' " she explained.
Hough said she was most excited to work with Gyllenhaal, 48, and is "such a fan" of her work "as an actress and as a director."
"She is just so generous with her presence and her direction, and making everybody feel so seen and valued, no matter how big or small your role is—because I have a very small role in this film—but having being a part of anything, you are a contribution to the grander picture, and I always felt like that in her presence," Hough said of Gyllenhaal, who wrote and directed the project.
“The Bride!” is playing in the theatres now.
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