On Easter Sunday, 2025, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus shared a joint post on Instagram.
The post was a picture of Billy Ray kissing Liz’s cheek, captioned simply with, “Happy Easter.”
Of course, the internet immediately went into a frenzy!
Many speculated whether Liz and Billy Ray were an item, and wondered if this was their way of ‘hard launching’ the relationship.
So, are Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus a couple?
After they posted the Easter photo, People reported that Liz and Billy Ray are indeed a couple.
“They’ve been seeing each other romantically for a little bit,” a source claiming to be close to Billy Ray told the publication.
“And how lucky is he? Liz is lovely. She’s very warm, positive, and the best to be around.”
However, at the time, official spokespeople for both Liz and Billy Ray gave “no comment.”
But Liz and Billy Ray kept teasing their relationship status on Instagram; on April 28, 2025, Liz shared another photo of her and Billy Ray hugging.
And on May 1, 2025, Billy Ray shared a snap of him and Liz kissing.
Finally, on May 12, 2025, they confirmed they’re dating.
Liz starred in a Bryan Adams’ music video and shortly after it was released, Billy Ray wrote on Instagram, “I should be jealous, but WOW!!!!!! Congratulations Bryan Adams for your great new video with my beautiful girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley.”
How did Elizabeth Hurley meet Billy Ray?
Liz and Billy met while filming Christmas in Paradise.
The two starred in the 2022 film alongside five-time Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer.
It’s not clear when Liz and Billy Ray began dating, though.
When they were working on Christmas in Paradise, Billy Ray was in a relationship with Firerose.
Aside from the Christmas movie, the earliest link between Liz and Billy Ray occurred on April 10, 2025.
Liz posted a video of herself in a bikini on Instagram and tagged Billy Ray in it.
She also picked his song She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore for the video’s audio.
What happened with Billy Ray and Firerose?
Billy Ray and Firerose — an Australian singer whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges — tied the knot in October 2023.
Seven months later, in May 2024, Billy Ray filed for divorce.
“Irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct” was cited as the reason for the divorce in court documents.
A few weeks later, Billy Ray filed a temporary restraining order against Firerose.
It was reported that Billy Ray did this to prevent “unauthorised” use of his personal and business credit cards and accounts.
Firerose then accused Billy Ray of “extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse.”
Their marriage was ultimately dissolved on August 5, 2024.
