Country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus and British actress Elizabeth Hurley have confirmed they’re a couple.
The pair, who went Instagram-official on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, have been spotted cozying up in Tennessee and making their red carpet debut in Rome, proving this is more than just a friendship.
Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, is a country music legend best known for his 1992 hit “Achy Breaky Heart.” Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky, he’s a singer, songwriter, and actor who gained further fame through Disney’s Hannah Montana, starring alongside his daughter, Miley Cyrus.
With a career spanning decades, Cyrus is a Grammy-winning artist with a down-to-earth charm and a signature cowboy hat.
Elizabeth Hurley, 59, is a British actress and model, known for her roles in films like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Bedazzled.
Born in Basingstoke, England, she’s also a savvy businesswoman, running her own swimwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach. Known for her timeless beauty and sharp wit, Hurley has long been a fixture in the entertainment world.
The sparks first flew in 2022 on the set of the holiday comedy Christmas in Paradise, filmed in the Caribbean island of Nevis.
Cyrus and Hurley shared a few scenes, and according to Cyrus, “there was a chemistry there.” He recalled on The Ty Bentli Show on April 24, 2025, “We just laughed, and it was at a time I wasn’t laughing a lot.” However, their connection didn’t turn romantic right away.
After filming, they went their separate ways, with Cyrus entering a brief marriage to Australian singer Firerose, which ended in divorce in August 2024.
The turning point came in early 2025 when Hurley reached out to Cyrus with a heartfelt text. He shared on The Ty Bentli Show, “She said, ‘Hey, it looks like life might be a little bit tough and just wanted you to know I’m in your corner; you’ve got a friend in your corner.’” Cyrus admitted he didn’t even recognize the number at first, texting back, “Who is this?”
When Hurley replied, “Elizabeth Hurley,” it was a moment he described as divine timing, saying, “Of all the people to reach out to me in that second that maybe I needed most… it’s just been beautiful.” Their romance allegedly started from there, with the couple going public in April 2025.
Past Relationships
- Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, has six children: Christopher (from a previous relationship with Kristin Luckey), and Brandi, Trace, Miley, Braison, and Noah (with ex-wife Tish Cyrus). He’s been married three times: to Cindy Smith (1986–1991), Tish Cyrus (1993–2022), and Firerose (2023–2024).
- Elizabeth Hurley, 59, has one son, Damian Hurley, 23, a model, from her relationship with the late film producer Steve Bing. She was married to Indian businessman Arun Nayar from 2007 to 2011 and had high-profile relationships with actor Hugh Grant and cricketer Shane Warne.
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- Country Meets Couture: Despite their different worlds—country music and British glamour—Hurley revealed to RTL TV at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s 2025 Hot Pink Party, “We are very happy, we both love country music, we both love the country, and we both love our kids.” Their shared passion for rural life and cowboy boots (yes, even Hurley!) bridges their cultural gap.
- Damian’s Approval: Hurley’s son, Damian, has fully embraced the relationship, commenting “Awwww” on their Easter Instagram post. Sources told Us Weekly that Damian and Cyrus have bonded, and Hurley has also connected with Cyrus’s youngest daughter, Noah, showing a blending of their families.
- A Romantic Red Carpet Debut: On May 24, 2025, the couple turned heads at the Orizzonti | Rosso Exhibition Opening Dinner at Palazzo Barberini in Rome. Hurley stunned in a hot pink gown, while Cyrus rocked an all-black look with a feather-accented hat, marking their first official public appearance as a couple.
Since going public, Cyrus and Hurley have been inseparable, with Hurley spending time at Cyrus’s Nashville ranch, where they enjoy “hanging out, listening to records, and making each other laugh,” according to a Daily Mail insider. Cyrus has called Hurley “a great human being,” comparing her to Dolly Parton for her brilliance and business acumen.
He gushed on The Ty Bentli Show, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been this happy.” Hurley echoed this sentiment to the Daily Mail, saying, “Billy’s a lovely man and we make each other very happy.”
The couple is already planning their next steps. Hurley shared at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation event on May 13, 2025, that Cyrus will join her in England for her 60th birthday on June 10, hinting at a deepening commitment. Insiders even suggest marriage could be on the horizon, with a source telling the Daily Mail, “He spoils her rotten with gifts, but mostly they just enjoy hanging out… marriage could even be on the cards.”
Their romance has faced some skepticism, with fans and even Hurley’s friend Elton John reportedly said that he was confused by the pairing, according to Cosmopolitan.
Yet, Hurley remains unfazed, telling Page Six, “People found [our relationship] a little surprising, but we’re actually quite similar.” The couple’s shared love for laughter, family, and a low-key lifestyle seems to be the glue holding them together.
Just days ago, on May 24, 2025, Cyrus and Hurley made their red carpet debut in Rome, cementing their status as a power couple.
Meanwhile, Cyrus faced a scare when a tornado hit his Nashville ranch, but he and Hurley have continued to share loved-up moments, including a nature trail walk and off-roading adventures., Cyrus also recently reunited with his daughter Miley after a period of estrangement and not speaking to each other.
We will have to wait and see what happens next with this new couple. Is it a quick fling or lasting love.
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