Julianne Hough Talks About Her Controversial OITNB Halloween Costume

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published March 23, 2015

Julianne Hough graces the April 2015 cover of Allure Magazine
Julianne Hough graces the April 2015 cover of Allure Magazine

‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge Julianne Hough lands the April 2015 cover from Allure Magazine wearing a no makeup look with dramatic eyes. The blonde wears a Valentino, sequined bodysuit in the image captured by Carter Smith. In her interview, Julianne talks about her controversial 2013 Halloween costume where she dressed up as Crazy Eyes’ from ‘Orange is the New Black’. Many accused Julianne of wearing blackface.

In her interview, Julianne talks about that controversial 'Orange is the New Black' costume which had many people accusing her of doing blackface.
In her interview, Julianne talks about that controversial ‘Orange is the New Black’ costume which had many people accusing her of doing blackface.

About the controversy, Julianne says, “Ignorance is sometimes not bliss; I really had no idea what I was doing, and it was all out of fun and respect for the character. I don’t even know how to talk about it because it’s such a sensitive topic. It makes me so sad to think that I was that dumb. I learned a big lesson.”

Julianne Hough shows off her dancer's body for the feature.
Julianne Hough shows off her dancer’s body for the feature.

Images: ALLURE/Carter Smith

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