Julianne Hough has shared her heartfelt reaction to the news of her ex-husband, Brooks Laich’s, engagement to CrossFit athlete Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir. On December 16th, Brooks, a former hockey player, announced his engagement on Instagram, and Julianne responded with warmth and support. In the comment section of the couple’s engagement post, she wrote, “Congratulations! I’m so happy for both of you as you step into this beautiful new chapter together. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless adventures.”

This public gesture is not the first time Julianne has crossed paths with Brooks and his new fiancée. In a previous appearance on the Jamie Kar Lima Podcast, Julianne opened up about running into the couple at a wedding. She reflected on how the encounter helped her in her journey of self-healing. “Last night, I told you I went to a wedding, and my ex-husband was there with his girlfriend,” she shared. “It was so beautiful. And again, like, I’m in this place where I now feel like I’m just beginning, with so much wisdom, insight, compassion, and understanding.”

Julianne also expressed how this experience of seeing Brooks and Katrín together contributed to her personal growth. She said, “I’ve gone from wondering, ‘Will this ever end?’ to feeling like, ‘Oh my gosh, I get to design and create the life of my dreams.’”

Despite the challenges in her marriage to Brooks, Julianne still holds a deep appreciation for their time together. Reflecting on their relationship, she said, “It was the greatest thing that could have happened to me at that time in my life because what I needed was to reconnect with my 10-year-old self. And what did I need at 10? I really needed safety, and almost like a father figure to come in and be that grounding force.”

Julianne’s thoughtful comments show how far she has come in her personal journey and her positive outlook on the future, as she continues to embrace new opportunities in her life.