Julianne Hough recalls how old Ryan Seacrest influenced her career
Grape mind thinks the same.
And Julianne Hough have an ex-boyfriend Ryan Seacrest to thank her for introducing her to wine, which led her to explore entrepreneurship by starting Fresh Vine Wine, a collection she co-owns with the actress. Nina Dobrev.
“When I was 21, I actually dated your ex-host Ryan Seacrest,” the 34-year-old shared on Twitter. The Kelly Clarkson Show April 20. “So we went on a date and he’s really into wine. He has a winery in Napa and in Italy.”
Julianne explained that because she was raised as part of the LDS Church – a form of Mormonism – she was not allowed to drink.
“He introduced me to wine,” Dancing with the stars alum continue. “And what’s interesting is that because I don’t drink, growing up LDS, it’s associated with partying and getting drunk. But this is an education.
She added, “I love to learn, and so it seems like he taught me how to smell and taste and also how to rotate the glass. It feels great.”