Julianne Hough is no stranger to turning heads on social media, and one of her bikini posts resurfacing is proof that the “Dancing with the Stars” beauty still knows how to command attention. The 37-year-old actress, singer, and dancer, who’s been in the spotlight since her “DWTS” ballroom days and later for her acting gigs in “Safe Haven” and “Rock of Ages,” shared a sun-kissed snap in a snakeskin bikini top and straw hat, giving fans a close-up look at her glowing skin and ultra-toned frame. The shot had all the makings of a flawless summer-ready thirst trap, but instead of sparking nothing but love, it ignited a firestorm of debate.

Comments quickly piled up, with some praising her timeless beauty while others questioned if something more serious was going on. One user bluntly wrote, “Why are you so skinny? You were so gorgeous before.” Another added, “Are you OK? You look very thin.” Others chimed in with harsher takes, including, “Eat a few burgers, you look like you’re half dead.”

Still, plenty of supporters jumped in to defend the star. “You’re STUNNINGLY gorgeous, Jules!” one fan gushed, while another simply left a row of fire emojis to hype her up. Another follower tried to strike a more concerned but supportive tone, writing, “Praying all is well, beautiful girl.”

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Hough has never been afraid of taking risks, and her 2019 Women’s Health “Naked Strength” cover is proof she knows how to stop people in their tracks. Stripping down for the bold, water-splashing photoshoot, the “Dancing with the Stars” alum called the experience “nerve-wracking, vulnerable, and EXCITING” in her own words, adding that “dance is my superpower, and it has been my whole life.”

The fearless cover dropped at the same time Hough opened up publicly about her sexuality, making the moment even more powerful, and fans noticed. Comments flooded in with reactions ranging from playful thirst to heartfelt admiration. One follower joked, “This cover probably made a lot of women realize they aren’t straight either,” while another called it simply “iconic.”

That Women’s Health cover wasn’t just about striking a pose, as it was the start of a new chapter for Hough. Just months after baring it all for the magazine, the “Dancing with the Stars” pro revealed something even more raw. Last year, Hough reflected on the moment she came out as “not straight,” calling it “one of the most vulnerable and empowering things” she’s ever done. Speaking on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show” podcast, the 37-year-old host admitted the experience changed the way she saw herself and others.

“Coming out is one of the most vulnerable and empowering things that you can do,” she shared. “It’s not about being straight or gay or bi or queer. It’s more about, ‘I think I’m just learning like what love is and I love people and I don’t know what I’m attracted to, but I choose you.’”

Hough explained that her perspective on love has shifted beyond labels, “I was starting to see people and seeing their hearts and seeing their beauty and their essence… and that was such a beautiful revelation.”

Hough hasn’t stayed quiet when it comes to body-shaming. After fans flooded one of her Instagram posts with comments critiquing her frame during a “Sunday spa day” video at home, the “Dancing with the Stars” alum hit back with some real talk. In the comments, Hough set the record straight, writing that she’s “never been healthier.”

She later pulled back the curtain on what’s really been going on behind the scenes, opening up about health struggles and emotional battles that shaped her body over the years. “I was full of inflammation in my 20’s and had a marker for an autoimmune that I addressed and committed to over a year and a half ago,” she revealed. “I’ve frozen my eggs over the last few years which also shifts the body fluctuation. I’ve never been healthier or happier from the inside out.”

The 37-year-old star got even more personal, admitting that grief and loss had taken a toll, too.

“Grief, loss, sadness and fear also get stored in the body and we hold on to that in different ways. I made it a huge priority to accept, express, process and release a lot of emotions over the years,” she said.