2010

Julianne Hough

June

Summer Lovin'

After stepping out with comedian Dane Cook, Hough, 21, is spotted getting cozy all over Los Angeles with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, 35. "Things have gotten more serious over the last month," a source tells PEOPLE of the couple. "They're perfect for each other."

Julianne Hough

November 24

Burlesque Babe

Before tackling a leading role in Footloose, Hough makes her big screen debut as a backup dancer in Burlesque, starring opposite Christina Aguilera and Cher. "I still had fun and got to take in all the amazing people who were cast and grow from that," she tells USA Today of choosing to play a supporting role for her first film.

2011

Julianne Hough

October 14

Cutting Loose

Hough steps into her first leading role as Ariel Moore in the remake of 1984's Footloose. "I'm usually so formed for [ballet] barre dancing," she tells Elle of her big screen departure. "But it was more freestyle…in hot, tight jeans and booty shorts."

Photo Credits

BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): Bauer-Griffin; Stephen Vaughan/Columbia; K.C. Bailey/Paramount Pictures

Edited by Janet Mock and Julia Wang

Julianne Hough

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