Overview

• On May 17, 2025, Hayley Erbert celebrated Derek Hough's 40th birthday by listing 20 reasons she loves him in a touching Instagram post.
• The tribute included photos and videos from their relationship, highlighting moments like dancing underwater, cuddling with pets, and a hospital scene from her 2023 medical emergency.
• Erbert praised Hough’s qualities, including his sense of adventure, thoughtfulness, talent, and even his quirky habits, like signing his initials everywhere.
• Derek Hough responded with a lighthearted Instagram post featuring a mirror selfie, joking, 'Not bad for 40.'
• The couple’s decade-long relationship has included milestones such as their 2023 wedding, Erbert's recovery from a cranial hematoma, and their shared passion for performing.