Elizabeth Hurley Flaunts Budding Romance With Billy Ray Cyrus

Elizabeth Hurley is keeping the spotlight on her blossoming romance with Billy Ray Cyrus, sharing sweet new photos from their time together at his Tennessee home.

Before her latest post, Cyrus had already gone public about finding love again, nearly a year after his split from his ex-wife, Firerose.

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus first met while filming the 2022 movie Christmas in Paradise on the Caribbean island of Nevis. 

The actress’s affectionate two-slide photos showed just how close they have become. In one snap, Cyrus wrapped his arms tightly around Hurley as she leaned back into his chest, smiling warmly at the camera.

Another shot captured the couple riding around Cyrus’ property in a buggy, joined by one of his dogs. Hurley shared the sweet moments with fans, captioning her post “Tennessee weekend” alongside a red heart emoji.

The new relationship comes after both stars’ past high-profile romances. Hurley was married to businessman Arun Nayar from 2007 to 2011 and has famously been linked to actor Hugh Grant.

Cyrus, meanwhile, has been married three times, first to Cindy Smith, then to Tish Cyrus, and most recently to singer Firerose, with that marriage ending in 2024.

Hurley and Cyrus’ budding relationship has fans talking, and not everyone is on the same page. After she posted cozy photos of the pair spending the weekend together, many followers flooded the comments with support.

“You guys look perfect together,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Looks like fun and romance.” A third called the photos “awesome and epic,” and a fourth stated, “He actually looks happy. It’s in the eyes.”

Butnot all the feedback was positive. Some critics were quick to voice their disapproval, with comments like, “She can do better,” and “To each their own, I guess.” One critic bluntly wrote, “Oh gross,” while another accused Hurley of “scraping the bottom of the barrel.”

Before their latest cozy weekend in Tennessee, the lovebirds gave fans an early glimpse of their growing romance with a heartwarming Easter photo. The Blast reported that Cyrus went public with Hurley by sharing a combined post that featured the two enjoying Easter together. 

Their photo was set to Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” and captured the couple looking relaxed and happy on a farm. In the shot, Cyrus wore a blue shirt paired with black striped pants, while Hurley matched the casual vibe with blue-washed jeans, a cowboy hat, and sunglasses.

The mother-of-one leaned in for a kiss from Cyrus, who added some humor to the moment by wearing playful Easter bunny ears. Hurley captioned the postsimply, “Happy Easter,” with a love emoji.

The pair’s relationship appeared to have been building quietly long before they made it official. Reports revealed early signs of their connection surfaced when Hurley posted an Instagram reel posing in a bikini while tagging Cyrus and featuring his song “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore” in the background. 

The move hinted at something more than friendship between the two stars. Back in a 2020 interview, Hurley had shared that while she remained open to finding love, she had no plans to remarry.

She explained that she valued companionship and fun but did not see marriage as necessary, especially since she was not looking to expand her family or seek financial support.

Cyrus, who finalized a rocky divorce from singer Firerose, seemed to have the same mindset, focusing more on a fun-loving romance. 

Going Instagram official on Easter seemed to open the floodgates, as Cyrus soon shared how Hurley stepped in to support him during a tough time in his life.

The Blast reported that the 63-year-old explained in an interview that he and Hurley first met in 2022 while filming “Christmas in Paradise,” shortly after his separation from ex-wife Tish Cyrus.

Despite feeling an immediate connection, the two went nearly two years without speaking once the movie wrapped. During that long stretch of silence, Cyrus admitted he hit a rough patch. Out of the blue, he received a text from an unknown number offering support.

The message read something like, “Hey, it looks like life might be a little bit tough, and I just wanted you to know I’m in your corner; you’ve got a friend in your corner; you’ve got a friend in your corner.”

When Cyrus texted back to ask who it was, he was stunned to learn it was Hurley. “Of all the people to reach out to me in that second that maybe I needed most… this friend who made me laugh,” he recalled.