Julianne Hough Admits Her Viral Oscars Interview with Timothée Chalamet Is ‘the Most Cringe Moment of My Life’

Julianne Hough is leaning into what she calls her most “cringe” moment—a red carpet interview with Timothée Chalamet at the 2025 Oscars that quickly went viral. During the exchange, Hough asked Chalamet if he had a go-to dance move, catching him off guard. When he flipped the question back to her, she responded by demonstrating a “body roll” on the spot. Reflecting on the moment during a podcast, Hough admitted, “That was horrible,” but shrugged it off by saying, “Be cringe. You’re at least putting yourself out there.” While fans initially found the moment awkward, many later pointed out it was fitting, considering Hough’s background as a professional dancer. The two briefly chatted about the “spinal adjustments” from her moves before Chalamet, unfazed, replied, “Okay, facts, fair.” At the time, Chalamet was making headlines as the youngest two-time Best Actor nominee since James Dean, earning a nod for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Despite the awkwardness, Hough sees the value in the moment, noting, “It was something people talked about”—and in the world of entertainment, that counts for something.