Derek Hough’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth:
Derek Hough’s net worth is estimated to be around $16 million as of 2023. He earned this wealth through his successful career as a dancer, choreographer, singer, actor, and television personality.
Awards:
- Primetime Emmy Awards:
- Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017)
- Also Outstanding Reality-Competition Program (2015)
- People’s Choice Awards:
- Favorite TV Competition Judge (2017, 2018)
- Teen Choice Awards:
- Also Choice Reality TV Male Star (2015)
- Dance Magazine Awards:
- Best Dancer of the Year (2010)
- American Choreography Awards:
- Also the Outstanding Achievement in Television Choreography (2012, 2014, 2015)
Endorsements:
Derek Hough has partnered with various brands throughout his career, also including:
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- Skechers
- Mucinex
- Also Coca-Cola
- Toyota
- Also Degree Men
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Jockey Underwear
- As well as Fitbit
- He often promotes these brands on his social media platforms and in public appearances.
Achievements:
- Dancing with the Stars:
- Most wins by a professional dancer (6 victories)
- Also Longest-running professional dancer on the show (17 seasons)
- First professional dancer to win with two different partners
- Choreography:
- Emmy Award-winning choreographer for Dancing with the Stars
- Choreographer for various live shows, award ceremonies, and music videos
- World of Dance:
- Judge and co-producer of the NBC dance competition show
- Move Live On Tour:
- Also Co-founder of a successful dance tour featuring professional dancers from Dancing with the Stars
Contracts:
- Derek Hough’s contract with Dancing with the Stars was reportedly worth $1 million per season.
- He has also signed lucrative contracts with various brands for endorsement deals and business ventures.
Career Life:
- Early career: Derek Hough began dancing at a young age, trained by his parents and sisters. He competed in various dance competitions throughout his youth and won numerous awards.
- Dancing with the Stars: Hough became a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. He quickly gained popularity for his talent, athleticism, and also charming personality. He has won the show a record-breaking six times with different celebrity partners.
- Choreography: In addition to dancing, Hough has established himself as a renowned choreographer. He has choreographed for various live shows, award ceremonies, and music videos. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including Emmy Awards for his choreography on Dancing with the Stars.
- Acting and Singing: Hough has ventured into acting and singing, appearing in films like Make Your Move and Hairspray Live!, and also releasing several singles and albums.
- World of Dance: Hough served as a judge and co-producer on the NBC dance competition show World of Dance.
- Business Ventures: Hough has expanded his reach beyond entertainment, launching various business ventures, also including his own clothing line and a dance fitness program.
Timeline:
- 1985: Born in Salt Lake City, Utah
- 1990s: Begins dancing and competing
- 2007: Joins Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer
- 2010: Also Wins his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography
- 2015: Wins his sixth Dancing with the Stars championship
- 2016:Also Co-founds Move Live On Tour
- 2017: Joins World of Dance as a judge and co-producer
- 2023: Marries Hayley Erbert
