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She dances! And she sings! Hough is juggling 2 careers

Sally | 2:14 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Thank you Julianna for not mentioning that you are mormon in this article. My biggest pet peave is when people say the are mormon for the noteriety it brings and then their actions prove (In this case the way you dress) otherwise. ss

to Sally | 6:55 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Have you ever heard "kindness counts"

Mike R. | 8:02 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Her dad Bruce was a student body officer at the College formerly known as Ricks in the late 70's.

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To Sally | 8:07 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

A wee bit jealous eh? Get off you high horse. Pathetic. The way she dresses? You have got to be kidding me. The 18th century called and wants you back.

to Sally | 8:11 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Ridiculous....that's a mighty high horse you live on.

To Sally | 8:30 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Gee can you be any more judgemental? That is a very sad comment that you made. It is comments like that and attitudes like yours that give us Mormons such a bad name. Sally you need to go repent!

Sad Sally | 8:44 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Sally, I'm LDS and I don't think this reflects negatively. Have you ever seen a tango dancer that dresses in knee length dresses and elbow length sleeves? Neither have I. And I lived in Argentina, the birthplace of the tango. I think it's great that she is living her dreams. I haven't seen her receive any negative press, so I say congratulations to her.

Shirley Hatcher | 8:53 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Keep up the good work. I think you should use all the talents God gave you. Love to watch you dance.

Oh Sally you are soooooo...... | 8:55 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

wrong about Julianna. The Hough family is a fine LDS family. I know. I used to dance with Julianna's older sisters, we studied at the same ballet studio. They, and I, (a guy) used to always wear tights and leotards to class, which show every curve and line on the human body. I can say from experience that the Hough girls were classy and modest in every sense of the word.

While I agree it would have been admirable for her to select a more modest costume for her performances, I don't think we can imply she is a hypocrite, (as your post implies, Sally) merely because she "dresses for the sport." While her costumes are immodest, I don't think we can accuse her of being an immodest person on that basis alone. Many LDS performers choose to make a statement by selecting modest clothing, others do not. That choice alone does not make a person more or less modest.

Remember, the Lord looks not on the outward appearance, but at the persons heart.

Rebecca | 8:58 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

The first thing I thought when I saw the picture was "Wow, she needs to get more clothes on." I'm with Sally on this one.

Anonymous | 9:04 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Julianne's dancing and singing talents are nice but her "Blazing Hotness" factor is off the charts!!

kathyn | 9:12 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I've seen her on CMT (my dad loves to watch that) and I had no idea she was from Utah. Good for her. Her star is rising.

Steve | 9:22 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Hmmm....costume or everyday wear. Hate to say it but I haven't seen to many people in the grocery store dressed the way she does for Dancing With the Stars. Some how I think her everyday clothes are a little bit different than what she wears on stage.

a casual observer | 10:07 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

She could definitely be more modest. I'm sure there is lots of pressure from producers and such to wear the clothes they want but she could be more modest no question.

Not saying that I mind it because she is ferociously hot, but its not a good reflection on her religion. Is she active though? For some reason I doubt it.

Sally isn't all wrong. | 10:26 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I am not going to judge Julianne for her dress on the show, I do admire Ashly for choosing to be more modest, but that doesn't make Julianne wrong. What bothered me about Julianne was the naked looking pose draped in a US flag, I felt that was soft porn and not respectful to our flag. I don't care if it was a Mormon girl or if it was Britney Spears, either way, that pose was not appropriate.

I do admire Julianne for speaking up about her values, but sometimes what you do and what you say cancel each other out, and I felt that the flag took away from what she had to say.

I still like Julianne and am glad she is going to be back on the show, I just hope she will be a little wiser with flags next time.

Doug | 10:46 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Oh she's positevly active alright! She's actively hot--smoking hot!!

Oklahoma reader | 11:08 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

This forum makes me hope that no one on my family is ever in the news. The vultures pounce no matter what.

Dad... | 11:39 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Son....get off you behind and get after this one...she is a keeper!

Love

Dad!

None of my business, really, but | 11:50 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

The costumes for your sport is one thing....but the sleeveless tops and tiny shorts are something completely different, not to mention the tiny bikinis she wore for Shape magazine a few months ago. I'm guessing she probably is a great girl, but it is disappointing to see her where those type of skimpy clothes off the dance floor. But really, it's nobody's business but hers and the Lord's!

Linda | 11:52 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008

who says mormons have the corner on modesty,you people need to get off you high horse and look in the mirror, and is it part of LDS scripture to always give backhanded compliments? Can't you just say, what a talented girl and leave it at that

haha | 12:12 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I think Sally's comment is funny, and I tend to agree. Not that I look down on Julianne for dressing the way she does, it's Hollywood-that's the way they dress. But I'm glad she doesn't run around in her Daisy Duke's saying "I'm a sweet little linnocent Mormon."

In fact, I respect her more for that.

Lighten up | 1:19 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I think Juliane always looks BEAUTIFUL. I'm glad there are people like her, and Marie Osmond, who serve as role models to other LDS women. We need to quit being so "uptight" about how we dress. It really isn't that big of a deal.

I agree with Sally | 1:19 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

To presever our image, we can no longer have LDS swimmers, basketball players, cheerleaders, joggers, triathaletes, volleyball players, etc. We must stick just to snowboarding and igloo making.

She's just plain hot!!! | 1:57 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I'm betting Juliane would look hot even in a Burka!

Country Music | 2:27 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

If you're going to get after Julianne, accuse her of promoting the evil of country music, not what she's wearing.

What she wears | 2:44 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

while dancing is no big deal in my eyes, it's a costume. But the teeny bikini on Shape Magazine, the flag draped picture and her teeny tiny every day-wear tank and shorts that we wears in L.A. do not reflect the modesty standards that are TAUGHT to one who is mormon. It's her choice though to dress however she wants. She is a very talented dancer and singer and personally my favorite on DWTS!

First of all | 5:03 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

she's doing a summer photo shoot for "Shape Magazine" so it only makes sense that she shows some of her shape in a bikini. Second, the flag is a towel. Bottom line, she's one hot bikini wear'n flag bear'n chick!

mellow out | 5:22 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I would love to see the entire hough family perform someday. As for her lifestyle choices... and the active mormon issue. I don't think she is active and her clothes aren't modest... Leave her alone and let her live her life. If God wants you to judge her he'll let you know. Sheri Dew said "The final judgement day should be a breeze compared to what we put each other through here on earth."

I am LDS | 5:25 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

I am a male that is LDS and frankly modesty is a bit over rated. The human body should be admired like a fine work of art----well at least when it looks like Julianne. It takes a lot of work to look like that.

Festus | 7:23 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008

Why are so many comments in DMN so judgemental? It doesn't seem to matter what the subject is. The law of Moses is long gone folks.

Talent all over | 12:17 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

What a talent.

Dance costumes are crazy sexy... but I don't view them as immodest. Like many sports, what the athletes wear showcases their human form.

I mean, who didn't see half of shawn johnson's backside? How tiny of a swim trunk have you seen phelps wear?

It's something to be admired - not thought of as innappropiate... thinking otherwise is a bit weird - an overreaction to seeing an athlete's body.

Carol | 4:22 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

I find it heartbreaking that some LDS people in showbiz go along with what everyone else is wearing. you can add a little bit of material here and there and still not look like you are dressing to go out in the snow. It can be done. Other young LDS girls watch these shows too. I have heard people say to other parents "stop sheltering your kids from the real world," but the real world should show different ways so kids can make a choice instead of just seeing all the same nakedness. Don't you just love to hear about someone that stood up for their beliefs no mater what everyone else was doing and they still became famous?

Why aren't LDS | 6:59 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

basketball players, swimmers, and track athletes castigated for being immodest??? Those who are attacking her for dressing exactly the way dancers dress are an embarrassment.

To Sally | 7:41 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

I must take my daughter out of dance immediately. My other daughter must quit cheerleading. Their outfits are so immodest. Why didn't I see it before. They must perform in knee length garb. Thank you Sally for you insight.

Lori B. | 7:56 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

Modesty is overrated?????? You're right, most of the commandments are. They are just restrictive and old-fashioned. We ought to pare them down to just a couple of commandments--they would be easier to remember that way. Oh wait...we didn't make the commandments..God did.

So Mr. male LDS, I guess pornography probably doesn't bother you either. It's okay for women to be objects, it's okay for us to volunteer to be objects. Sexual addiction and broken homes and teen pregnancies all start with immodesty on someone 's part--but you're right, it's just over-rated.

What Julianna does is her business. She is the only one that can make decisions for herself and she alone will receive the appropriate consequences, whatever they may be. She's a wonderful entertainer and I hope she's successful.

Sally is the new Molly | 8:06 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

I think from now on I will use the word Sally instead of Molly to describe holier than thou, angry at the world, Mormon girls. Its hilarious and contradictory to those that say she dresses immodest, but then at the end tone it down by saying things like only God can judge her. reminds me of the Seinfeld episode, "not that there's anything wrong with that"

Focus on the positive, her success and her Utah ties. I agree with the poster who wishes they never have a family member in the news in Utah.

Hey Sally | 8:14 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

I noticed you posted a comment at 2am? I am glad you didnt say you were LDS on your post because I hate it when self righteous women like you post ridiculous comments on message boards. You should really follow the scriptures when it says, "early to bed, early to rise"

In all seriousness, your comments dont go unnoticed. They may be anonymous, but thousands read it and you embarrassed LDS, active and inactive. Even if you think it and honestly believe what you said, why not keep it to yourself. I bet you immediately scan everyone you meet for those special lines and eternal smiles dont you?

Big Fan | 8:25 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

I'm a long time active Mormon with fairly senior callings and all I can say is I am a big fan of her music and dancing. I admit, I first learned about her from my sister and then daughter on DWTS. Then I heard her music. I don't care what she wears as nobody within or without the church has asked me to judge her. In fact, I think the higher-ups have told me not to judge her. Congrats Julianne and keep doing your stuff.

To Carol @ 4:22 | 10:56 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

Those lovely FLDS women showed us a different modest way to dress. Perhaps we should emulate them.

Emily | 11:02 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008

How about we let God do the judging and we can praise her for her great talent.

With Sally | 3:29 p.m. Sept. 6, 2008

The BYU dance team has to dress modestly, and they win international awards like crazy.

Dancer | 4:05 p.m. Sept. 6, 2008

There is a difference between dressing functionally for your sport and letting it all hang out. I really feel it's not our place to judge anyone! Those who claim that a dancer wearing nothing but tassles is the same as a basketball player wearing a sleeveless jersey are just trying to rationalize their bad judgment.

lisa | 12:25 a.m. Nov. 19, 2009

I cannot believe the number of mormons who think it is their right to judge someone for how they dress. I am Mormon too, and I have teenage daughters. I am concerned about their behaviour overall not just how they dress. Julianne is a beautiful girl and she looks lovely and is talented. Why can't we be proud of her and not judge one aspect of her. To judge is a sin, whatever way we dress cannot be considered a sin.

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