Elizabeth Hurley may have just hinted at a new romance—and fans are both surprised and concerned. The 59-year-old actress, best known for her role in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, shared a cozy Easter snap with 63-year-old country singer Billy Ray Cyrus that has everyone talking. In the photo, Billy kisses Elizabeth on the cheek as they lean against a rustic white fence, both dressed in casual, country-style outfits. Hurley wore a plaid shirt and straw hat, while Billy added a playful touch with bunny ears. She simply captioned the pic: “Happy Easter ♥️.”
While the post looked sweet and innocent, fans quickly flooded the comments section—with a mix of love, confusion, and caution.
Even Hurley’s 23-year-old son chimed in with a celebratory “🥳♥️,” but not everyone was cheering. “Nooo!! Just nooo! Run Elizabeth,” one concerned fan wrote. Another added bluntly, “You know you are embarrassing now, Elizabeth.”
What really stirred the pot was the timing. Just days earlier, Hurley posted a bikini pic from the Maldives, tagging Billy Ray and using the caption, “The most glorious sunset in the glorious Maldives 💗.” The background song? His track She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore.
Naturally, fans are asking: is this a real relationship—or just a publicity stunt?
Billy Ray has had a whirlwind romantic history. He divorced his longtime wife Tish Cyrus in 2022 after 28 years of marriage, then got engaged to much-younger Australian singer Firerose. They tied the knot in October 2023 but called it quits just seven months later, with reports suggesting it wasn’t an amicable split.
Some fans didn’t hold back. One commenter pointed to past drama, referencing leaked phone calls and the way Billy Ray allegedly treated his ex and kids: “There are a billion other men on this planet, and this is who you chose?”
Hurley, on the other hand, has largely kept a low profile when it comes to dating in recent years. She was previously married to businessman Arun Nayyar and famously dated Hugh Grant for over a decade. Despite their split, the two remain close friends—Grant is even godfather to her son.
“I’m still extremely good friends with Hugh,” Hurley once said. “One of the most important things is to have a lot of respect for your ex’s current life.”
Whether this new connection is serious or just a seasonal fling, only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—this Easter post stirred the internet like a Hollywood soap opera.
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