Julianne Hough recently shared her experience working with director Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Bride! movie.

The actress revealed it was her major fan moment to be directed by Maggie while speaking to PEOPLE at the movie’s US premiere in New York City on March 3.

Gushing over actress-turned-director, Julianne said that Maggie is “generous with her presence and her direction, making everybody feel so seen and valued”.

“No matter how big or small your role is — because I have a very small role in this movie — but having being a part of anything, you are a contribution to the grander picture, and I always felt like that in her presence,” admitted the 37-year-old while praising Maggie, who wrote and directed the movie at the same time.

Elsewhere in the interview, Julianne explained what made her return to the big screen with The Bride! movie after brief hiatus.

“I think the message of women's voices being heard in a new way. I couldn't imagine a better way and time to have that come through,” shared the Safe Haven star.

Julianne noted that this was an “exciting time” for her to “dip back in something that was so profound”.

“I'm so ready to tell really heartfelt stories again and really create impact. This specifically, when you see this with everything going on, you're gonna be like, ‘Oh, this is very timely,’” added Footloose actress.

Meanwhile, The Bride!, which features Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in the leading roles, is running in theatres now.