Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and actress Elizabeth Hurley are officially dating.
On April 21, 2025, an anonymous insider close to the lovebirds shared some exclusive details in an interview with PEOPLE magazine, confirming their budding romance.
Hinting at the pair’s timeline and how their connection has been blossoming, the source shared that the Achy Breaky Heart singer is over the moon about finding love again. They said,
“Liz is great and visited him for Easter. They’ve been seeing each other romantically for a little bit. And how lucky is he? Liz is lovely. She’s very warm, positive and the best to be around”.
The insider also dished on how the duo first crossed paths while filming Christmas In Paradise back in 2022 on the Caribbean island of Nevis. They added,
“They had a great time shooting that movie together. It was beautiful and relaxed, and it really stuck with him”.
Billy Ray Cyrus And Elizabeth Hurley Go Public With Their Romance
Just a day before the insider’s revelation, Billy confirmed his new romance with Hurley in the most adorable way possible. On April 20, 2025, the country singer took to Instagram to debut their relationship with a heartwarming Easter post.
In the photo, the lovebirds were dressed in cozy, coordinated outfits, radiating pure joy. Cyrus gently kissed the Gossip Girl alum’s cheek as she leaned into him, flashing a big, beaming smile. Set against lush greenery and a rustic wooden fence, the snapshot gave off pure countryside vibes.
Letting the picture do most of the talking, Billy kept the caption short and sweet, writing,
“Happy Easter ♥️”
Just days before going public with Billy, Elizabeth dropped a subtle hint about their relationship.
On April 9, 2025, the actress shared a dreamy clip of herself frolicking in the stunning blue ocean waters of the Maldives. While she appeared solo in the video, she tagged Billy and set the video to his 1992 hit She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore.
Billy confirmed his new relationship nearly a year after finalizing his third divorce from ex-wife Firerose. As for Elizabeth, her last publicly known relationship was with her former husband, Arun Nayar, to whom she was married from 2007 to 2011.
Fans React Harshly To The Couple’s Budding Romance
Not everyone is feeling the love. After the couple went public, social media quickly lit up with disapproving reactions. Many fans expressed shock and skepticism over the pairing, with some even urging Elizabeth to rethink the relationship. Some such comments online read,
“No! Run! He’s bad news!!!”
“What a step down Elizabeth”.
“Sad Elizabeth…. you can do sooooo much better!!”
“This pairing is a hard no!”
Despite the backlash, Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley seem unfazed, choosing joy and love. In a world full of surprises, this unexpected love story might just be the plot twist no one saw coming.