Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Detail “Year of Triumph” After Her Near-Fatal Health Scare

While some couples prefer to separate their career and personal life, Derek, 39, is glad he and Hayley, 30, can include one another in both.

“We found a really good balance,” he said. “We love it. We’re actually really fortunate. We were just being grateful every day. There’s so much to be grateful for.”

Indeed, Hayley’s recovery had been a traumatic but rewarding chapter as the dancer regained her strength alongside her husband.

“When everything happened, I said, ‘Wow, honey, you’re putting those vows to the test really fast, through sickness and in health,'” Derek told E! News in December. “Our love has just deepened, and it’s gotten stronger and better. One year, I mean, that’s 15 years in Hollywood years, so we’re doing great.”

Being faced with difficult challenges during Hayley’s recovery gave the couple a chance to reevaluate their perspective and priorities.

“This past year has been unbelievable,” Derek added. “It’s really unfathomable where we were just a year ago—it just makes you reflect and take stock of how important life is and how beautiful it is.”

“It’s really easy to get wrapped up,” he continued. “The world is such this crazy place, but the truth is, what’s bad is always available, but so is what’s good.”

As Hayley and Derek dance through this exciting chapter in their lives, read on to see all the stars at the Oscars after-parties.

-Reporting by Paul Costabile