Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus sparked romance rumors over the Easter weekend, after the two shared a cozy photo on Instagram that has left fans buzzing with surprise. The 59-year-old English actress and the 63-year-old country singer posted a picture on April 20, 2025, where Cyrus is seen kissing Hurley’s cheek while sporting playful pastel green bunny ears.
In the photo, Hurley, dressed in a blue flannel shirt and jeans, beams with a radiant smile as she leans against a rustic fence, embodying a relaxed country vibe. Hurley captioned the post simply with, "Happy Easter ♥️," while tagging Cyrus, which ensured the photo appeared on both their Instagram feeds.
The post quickly garnered attention, with friends and fans expressing their astonishment. Trinny Woodall, a close friend of Hurley, commented, "Happy Easter, my darling. I hope you’re having the best time 😘," which Hurley liked. However, not all reactions were supportive; actress Melissa Gilbert expressed her disbelief with a comment, "Wait… what?" garnering significant engagement from other users, who echoed similar sentiments of surprise.
Social media lit up with reactions, with one user stating, "Oh 😕 who else totally did not have this one on their 2025 bingo card?" while another chimed in, "How many of us were all like WAIT WHAT when we opened the app and saw this?!!🙋🏼♀️ Did not see this one coming." Such responses highlight the unexpected nature of this pairing, especially considering both stars' past romantic histories.
The connection between Hurley and Cyrus isn’t as random as it may seem. The two co-starred in the 2022 film Christmas in Paradise, where they played potential love interests. This shared experience likely laid the groundwork for their blossoming relationship.
Adding to the intrigue, Hurley recently shared a clip on her Instagram from a tropical beach, set to Cyrus’s song, "She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore," further hinting at their growing bond. This playful engagement with each other’s work has led fans to speculate about the nature of their relationship.
For Cyrus, this new romance marks a fresh chapter following his tumultuous divorce from Firerose, whom he married in October 2023. Their marriage lasted a mere seven months, ending in a highly publicized split filled with allegations of abuse from both sides. Cyrus claimed that his marriage was "induced by fraud," while Firerose described their relationship as verbally abusive, stating, "He would rage at me, shout at me at the top of his lungs. He would terrify me." The divorce was finalized in August 2024, leaving Cyrus to reflect on the experience as a "crazy insane scam."
Before Firerose, Cyrus had a long relationship with Tish Cyrus, his wife from 1993 until their divorce in 2022, with whom he shares five children, including pop star Miley Cyrus. The couple had previously filed for divorce twice before reconciling, highlighting the complexities of their relationship.
Hurley, on the other hand, has her own storied romantic history. She was previously married to Indian businessman Arun Nayar from 2007 to 2011 and had high-profile relationships with actor Hugh Grant and Australian cricketer Shane Warne. Grant, who remains a close friend and is the godfather to Hurley’s son, Damian, was in a relationship with her for 13 years, during which they weathered significant public scrutiny, including a cheating scandal. Hurley’s relationship with Warne was also notable, with the couple getting engaged in 2011 before parting ways in 2013.
Hurley shares a son, 23-year-old Damian, with the late businessman Steve Bing, who tragically passed away in 2020. Damian has publicly expressed his support for his mother’s new relationship, commenting on her Easter post with heart and celebration emojis.
Despite the excitement surrounding their new romance, neither Hurley nor Cyrus has officially confirmed the nature of their relationship. Representatives for both stars have not responded to requests for comment, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further developments.
As their relationship unfolds, the public remains captivated by the unexpected pairing of these two stars, who bring their own rich histories and experiences into this new chapter. Whether this romance will blossom into something more enduring remains to be seen, but for now, Hurley and Cyrus are certainly enjoying the attention and intrigue surrounding their Easter revelation.
