Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are still going strong!
Amid their publicized romance, Hurley recently opened up about meeting her partner’s daughter, Miley Cyrus, noting that she knew of the singer long before her relationship with Billy Ray began.
Hurley and Billy Ray met on a movie set in 2022, and three years later, they publicly confirmed their romantic relationship.
In a recent interview, the 61-year-old actress shared that she felt an instant rapport with Miley upon meeting her, largely because the pop superstar had been a constant presence in her home for years.
While discussing her relationship with the singer’s father on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live,” Hurley revealed that her son, Damian, was a dedicated fan of the Disney Channel hit “Hannah Montana.”
“She’s adorable,” she said, noting that during her son Damian’s teenage years, she frequently watched Miley’s music videos, including the hit “Wrecking Ball,” on repeat. This early exposure fostered a positive perception of the artist well before Hurley and Billy Ray went public with their romance.
“We were very familiar with who she was, and I knew I was going to like her and I do like her,” she shared, as reported by People Magazine.
The couple, who first crossed paths while filming a holiday movie in 2022, have since integrated into each other’s lives. Hurley also spoke warmly about meeting several of Billy Ray’s six children, describing them as “fabulous.”
Inside Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus’ Whirlwind Romance
The relationship between Hurley and Billy Ray has evolved rapidly since they first crossed paths on the set of the 2022 Christmas comedy “Christmas in Paradise.”
While the pair shared immediate chemistry during filming, they initially lost touch before confirming their romance with a joint social media post shared on Easter Sunday in 2025. Reports from the time suggested the news caused tension with Billy Ray’s ex-wife, Tish Cyrus.
Shortly after their debut, Billy Ray revealed that Hurley had unexpectedly reached out to him during a particularly low point, texting, “You’ve got a friend in your corner.”
He credited her support for helping him find happiness again, and by August 2025, insiders reported that Hurley had become a “muse” for the singer, according to Cosmopolitan.
Despite these positive updates, the relationship has faced rumors of instability. By September 2025, speculation emerged regarding potential lifestyle clashes, with sources claiming the couple’s differing priorities began to create strain.
The Couple Recently Opened Up About Finding Love In Each Other
Putting an end to breakup rumors, Billy Ray spoke openly a few weeks ago about their deep connection. Speaking with People Magazine ahead of the release of his album “The Hill,” the country veteran praised the actress for being a pillar of support through recent health challenges, including vocal paralysis.
He described their relationship as “bliss,” recalling how she supported him through his recovery. The couple detailed how they successfully balance their contrasting lifestyles by splitting their time between Billy Ray’s tranquil Tennessee farm and Hurley’s estate in the English countryside.
“There was something in the opposites of us, I think, that maybe not only got other people’s attention but even our own,” Billy Ray said.
Despite their initial differences, he revealed that they bonded over a shared love for rural living, birdwatching, bonfire nights, and classic country music.
Billy Ray Cyrus Was Absent From Miley Cyrus’ Milestone Moment
A few days before Billy Ray opened up about his bond with Hurley, observers couldn’t help but notice that he was absent from his daughter’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. This sparked renewed speculation regarding the state of their relationship.
While Miley was surrounded by loved ones, including her mother, Tish, during the prestigious career milestone, the country singer was noticeably missing from the guest list.
The Blast reported that despite the reported tensions behind the scenes, Miley still took a moment during her emotional acceptance speech to publicly honor her father.
Billy Ray Cyrus Suffered A Health Scare
As Miley and Billy Ray continue to navigate their family dynamics, the latter seems to still be recovering from a health scare he suffered in 2024.
In an interview, he opened up about the life-threatening health crisis he faced in 2024, revealing that he almost lost his life after developing a severe, mysterious infection that led to sepsis.
Billy Ray credited his survival to a miracle, noting that just before his doctors were scheduled to perform what was expected to be a final, high-stakes surgery, they discovered the infection had vanished.
However, the recovery process remained challenging, as the health crisis left him with a secondary diagnosis of vocal paralysis. During this period of silence and uncertainty, he found strength through his family and his love for music, according to The Blast.
