Recent social media activity has revealed a surprising display of affection between country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus and actress Elizabeth Hurley. A photograph, shared by Hurley herself on Sunday, captured the pair sharing an intimate moment – a gentle kiss upon her cheek.
Cyrus, now 63 years old, was pictured embracing Hurley in the snapshot, accompanied simply by the caption “Happy Easter.” The image quickly garnered attention and support from Hurley’s son, Damian Hurley, who offered his endorsement via heart and celebratory emojis within the comments section.
This unexpected display of warmth comes at a time of significant personal transition for Cyrus. He finalized his divorce from his third wife, Firerose, in August, following a seven-month marriage. Details surrounding the split emerged with accusations of manipulative behavior, with Cyrus claiming he was subjected to a “web of lies” that placed him in physical danger.
Hurley, known for her roles including that of “Austin Powers,” complemented the moment with attire – a blue flannel shirt and jeans – further emphasizing the casual nature of the encounter. The pair had previously collaborated on the 2022 film “Christmas in Paradise,” and Hurley’s recent vacation to the Maldives showcased her playful side, featuring a bronze bikini and a reference to Cyrus’ song “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore.”
Hurley’s personal life has been marked by several high-profile relationships. Prior to her connection with Cyrus, she was married to Arun Nayar for three years before their 2010 divorce. She also enjoyed long-term romances with businessman Steve Bing and actor Hugh Grant, a relationship that spanned thirteen years despite facing challenges including infidelity and Grant’s arrest in 1995.
Legal documents pertaining to the Cyrus-Firerose marriage revealed a remarkably brief union, lasting only months. The marriage was annulled on grounds of “inappropriate marital conduct,” with neither party receiving alimony or jointly held retirement assets. Notably, court records indicate that Firerose legally changed her surname from Hodges to Cyrus prior to the wedding, a move which Cyrus described as “validating his assertion that his ex-wife’s sole impetus for marrying him was to obtain his last name.”
Cyrus’s statement at the time of the divorce underscored the ordeal he experienced, stating, “I’m just very relieved… and giving thanks today to breathe a sigh of relief. This has been absolutely the most crazy insane scam I have ever heard of. Let alone the fact I’m right in the center and basically the target of the scheme. It’s unfortunate… it played out this way … not only was it a web of lies that put me in physical danger …. It was a matter of the heart. Love is blind … that’s for sure.”
Throughout his career, Cyrus has been married three times – to Tish Cyrus in 1992, with whom he raised children Miley, Braison and Noah, as well as adopted his sister Brandi. He also had a brief relationship with Kristin Luckey.
