The pro-hockey player Brooks Laich is a husband of Julianne Hough, America's Got Talents' judge and Dancing With The Stars' alum. The 36-year-old hockey pro is married to Julianne Hough since 2017.

As living their relationship across the long-distance, Brooks and Julianne are now speculated to going under a harsh moment in their marriage. Are the claims true? Let's find out!

Is Brooks Battling 'Hard Times' In His Married Life With Julianne Hough? 

Multiple sources claimed that Brooks Laich, 36, and his wife, Julianne Hough, 31, went through a harsh moment of their married life in December 2019. Julianne was even spotted without her wedding ring on her finger while cohosting NBC’s New Year’s Eve. That ignited the rumors to the peak.

People.com reported Julianne is a free spirit, which is tough for Brooks and their marital bond as well. But, neither of the stars publicly mentioned the circumstances that they were dealing with.

However, having a 'hard times' in their marriage seems to remain a rumor as Julianne was present to pick Brooks Laich at the Airport on the 9th of January 2020.

The lovely duo was seen embracing a passionate moment at the Hollywood Burbank, hinting their intense chemistry.

Julianne Never Felt Like A Woman

In September 2019, Julianne came forth with an announcement stating that she is 'not straight' with Women's Health. She mentioned it was tough to burst out of her sexuality to the public and her husband, but she found a positive response. 

She revealed that she asked Brooks if he knows she is not straight. Also, the American dancer mentioned she chose to be with him despite her sexuality.

Moreover, the couple hired a sexologist through which she figured out that there were things that gave her intimacy different than what gave Brooks connection.

How Did Brooks Laich Meet Julianne Hough?

Brooks Laich and his wife, Julianne Hough, first met in the Washington Capitals player in 2013 through a mutual friend and actor, Teddy Sears. Julianne revealed that Teddy invited Brooks to visit him in Los Angeles. When Brooks knew about Julianne, he was like where did he meet the girls appearing on commercials.

Moreover, Julianne told that she did the never-released movie only to meet her husband, Brooks, back in the time.

Brooks Laich with his wife, Julianne Hough (©: Instagram/Julianne Hough)

With no time, Brooks and Julianne hooked up in a romantic relationship; however, it was a long-distance romantic bond. Speaking to ET, Julianne revealed that it was love at first sight. She further mentioned; 

When we first met each other we were like, ‘And we’re done.’ 

Despite the long-distance relationship, the lovely pair got engaged and married happily. 

Brooks Wedding With Julianne After Two Years Of Marriage Proposal

It was the 18th of August 2015, when Brooks Laich and Julianne announced their engagement through Instagram. She wrote;

"We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement to share with you our recent engagement!"

Brooks managed to propose the love of his life after dating for a couple of years to marry him and be his life partner. Eventually, after two years of their engagement, Brooks and Julianne had their wedding on 8 June 2017 on Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They celebrated their honeymoon on an island in Seychelles.

Regarding his marriage with Julianne, Brooks broke out his excitement, stating that he felt like he was the luckiest person in the world. 

Brooks Laich sharing a passionate kiss with Julianne Hough during their wedding (©: Instagram/Brooks Laich)

Despite the ongoing rumors of their relationship, as of now, Brooks and Julianne share a cheerful married life of two and a half years.

Who Is Brooks Laich? Know About His Family

Brooks Laich is a professional hockey player born on 23 June 1983. He played his professional career from both National Hockey League (NHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL). Brooks started his NHL career in 2001 after the Ottawa Senators drafted him in the 2001 NHL Draft. He also played NHL with Washington Capitals.

Before that, Brooks spent his time playing WHL with the Moose Jaw Warriors and Seattle Thunderbirds.

Besides that, he won a silver medal for Team Canada in the 2003 World Junior Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He played the 2010 World Championships from Team Canada.

Brooks Laich with his family (©: Twitter/Brooks Laich)

Brooks Laich is a middle child to his parents, who raised him with his two siblings, namely, Jodi and Jordan, in his family in Wawota. 

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His parents, Jane Laich and Harold Laich are married for forty-five years now. His father, Harold, was a teacher and a high school principal.