Billy Ray Cyrus Confirms New Relationship with Famous Actress
Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley went Instagram official during Easter celebrations, sparking a wave of surprise across the internet
In a plot twist worthy of Hollywood itself, country music star Billy Ray Cyrus and British actress and model Elizabeth Hurley have confirmed they are in a romantic relationship. The news has left fans and media alike stunned, especially in the wake of Cyrus’s very public and controversial divorce from singer Firerose just months ago.
The couple chose to make their relationship public over the Easter weekend, sharing a sweet and intimate Instagram photo taken at a countryside farm. In the picture, Hurley (59) is seen resting her head on Cyrus’s (63) chest, while he gently kisses her cheek. Dressed in coordinated pastel-toned outfits — Hurley in a plaid shirt, ripped jeans, and a straw hat, and Cyrus in a denim shirt, striped pants, and green bunny ears — the pair looked relaxed, cozy, and unmistakably close. The caption read simply: «Happy Easter ♥️.»
Though the romance seems to have taken the public by surprise, eagle-eyed fans now realize that signs were there all along. Just weeks prior, Hurley had posted a video of herself on a Maldivian beach, lounging in a bikini while Billy Ray Cyrus’s ballad “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore” played in the background. At the time, she even tagged the singer — a move that raised some eyebrows but wasn’t widely interpreted as romantic… until now.
The revelation has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many dubbing them the most unexpected couple of 2025. Hurley, best known for her role in Austin Powers and her longstanding presence on red carpets, has had a highly visible romantic history, including famous relationships with Hugh Grant and businessman Arun Nayar. Cyrus, for his part, rose to fame in the early ’90s with his country smash Achy Breaky Heart and became a household name again through his daughter Miley Cyrus and his appearance on Hannah Montana.
Cyrus’s recent personal life, however, has been turbulent. His whirlwind marriage to Firerose, 26 years his junior, ended in 2024 with mutual allegations of verbal and emotional abuse and the surfacing of troubling leaked audio. Given the intensity of that breakup, many didn’t expect him to return to the spotlight so soon — let alone with someone as high-profile as Hurley.
Still, despite their pasts, the couple now seems to be embracing a new chapter together. Their Easter photo marks the first official appearance of their relationship, and the response has been nothing short of viral.
Whether this marks a fresh start or simply a high-profile fling, one thing’s for sure: Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley have become one of the most talked-about pairings of the year — and the world will be watching what comes next.