A Surprising Turn of Events: Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus's Unconventional Romance
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Here's a spontaneous twist tale for ya! On Easter Sunday, US country singer Billy Ray Cyrus (63) and British actress Elizabeth Hurley (59) made their romantic connection public via everyone's fav social media platform, Instagram. Let's dive into how this surprising duo found their way to each other.
Billy Ray Cyrus spilled the beans about their bonding on "The Ty Bentli Show" podcast. He revealed that their friendship started when Elizabeth Hurley sent him a lifeline during a rough patch in his life. Now, without getting too technical about timelines, ol' Billy Ray was going through some heavy stuff. He split from Australian singer Firerose after just seven months of marriage back in 2024. And then, in January 2025, his unexpected appearance at Donald Trump's inauguration made headlines, causing his family to worry about his well-being.
"Life, you've really dropped the hammer on me!"
Billy Ray reminisced about that turbulent phase in the podcast and said, "I thought, 'Life, you've really dropped the hammer on me! Can things possibly get any worse for me?'" It seemed like he hit rock bottom - he was in a world of hurt! But then,
"Never underestimate the power of a friendly text"
According to Mr. Cyrus, a friend reached out to him in his darkest hour, and the message simply said something like, "I've got the feeling life's been a real bear for you lately. Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone; I'm here for ya."
Billy Ray admitted that he didn't recognize the number and asked, "Who's this?" To his surprise, the respondent was none other than Elizabeth Hurley. "God was clearly looking out for me because, out of all the people who could've helped me in that moment, it was this friend I'd needed the most and who eventually made me laugh again," Cyrus reminisced.
The pair had initially crossed paths in 2022 while filming "Christmas in Paradise," where they shared a couple of scenes together. They reconnected after a time apart following the film's wrap.
"We shared a good ol' chuckle"
Interestingly enough, Billy Ray Cyrus also went through a hard time in 2022 when his wife Tish (57) left him. He and Lizzy-Hurley just laughed during the movie scenes - a time when he didn't feel like laughing much! Goes to show you, laughter really is the best medicine!
Elizabeth Hurley has a son, Damian (23), from her relationship with the late Steve Bing. And get this - he appears to be supportive of his mama's new relationship with Billy Ray; he even gave their Instagram post a thumbs-up! Now that's a good boy!
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- Despite their respective romantic pasts, Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley have found a connection, announcing their relationship on Instagram on Easter Sunday in 2025.
- Struggling with personal issues, Billy Ray Cyrus was surprised when it was Elizabeth Hurley who reached out to him during a difficult time in 2024, after his split from Australian singer Firerose and his unexpected appearance at Donald Trump's inauguration.
- Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley had initially met while filming "Christmas in Paradise" in 2022, but their friendship truly blossomed after their encounters on the set, providing a source of laughter and support for Billy Ray during a challenging period.
- The news of Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley's relationship has sparked interest among entertainment celebrities and pop-culture enthusiasts, with their son, Damian Hurley, showing his support for the new couple.
