Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are officially a thing, and they’re not holding back on the affection.
The 59-year-old actress and model had nothing but glowing words for her new boyfriend, confirming their romance with a smile at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Hot Pink Party in New York City. “Billy’s a lovely man, and we make each other very happy,” she told DailyMail.com. That’s about as sweet – and real – as it gets.
The couple made their relationship Instagram official recently, but their connection goes back a few years. They met while filming Christmas in Paradise in 2022, though, interestingly, they didn’t share much screen time. According to Billy Ray Cyrus, the 63-year-old country music legend, it wasn’t about how many scenes they did together – it was the chemistry they had when they did. He recently opened up on The Ty Bentli Show, sharing how surprised he was at the instant spark between them. “We just laughed, and it was at a time I wasn’t laughing a lot,” he said.
Their bond wasn’t just about fun on set. Billy admitted that he and Elizabeth were very different at first glance, but underneath it all, they had more in common than expected. That unexpected connection stayed with him. “If all we ever were [is] the friends that we are, I would take that,” he said, adding that Elizabeth reminded him of Dolly Parton – sharp, kind, and incredibly smart. He praised her as a brilliant woman and a savvy business mind.
Even though they met on the set years ago, they didn’t stay in touch right away. In fact, they went a full two years without speaking after wrapping the film. Their story picked up again during a low point in Billy Ray’s life, following his split from longtime wife Tish Cyrus. He was struggling emotionally, unsure if life could get any tougher, when a random message from a mystery number popped up. He didn’t recognize the contact, so he replied, asking who it was. The answer? Elizabeth Hurley.
Of all the people to check in with him when he needed someone the most, it was her. That moment turned into something much deeper. Elizabeth brought light and laughter back into his life just when he needed it. As he put it, “This friend who made me laugh” became much more than that.
Billy’s description of their friendship-turned-romance is full of warmth and real emotion. He said that if you can laugh together, you can survive anything. And it seems that laughter is exactly what Elizabeth brought him when life was throwing some of its worst punches.
As for Elizabeth, she’s keeping things sweet and simple. She didn’t get into details about whether she’s met Billy’s famously large family – including his superstar daughter Miley Cyrus – but her comment about how happy they make each other says more than enough.
This relationship seems to be rooted in timing, friendship, and the kind of bond that sneaks up on you when you’re least expecting it. While the public might still be getting used to the idea of these two stars together, they clearly don’t care what anyone thinks – and honestly, that’s probably why it’s working.
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus aren’t just in love – they seem to be each other’s peace. And in an industry where drama and spectacle usually come with celebrity pairings, it’s actually kind of refreshing to see two people just… vibing.
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