Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Find Love in Country Music and Cowboy Boots

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are proving that love can blossom in the most unexpected places. At the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's 2025 Hot Pink Party, Hurley shared the secret sauce behind their surprising romance. "We both love country music, the countryside, and our kids," she told RTL TV, her smile as bright as a Tennessee sunrise. The couple, who confirmed their relationship last month with a cozy, PDA-packed photo, are clearly smitten.

Hurley, 59, and Cyrus, 63, bonded over more than just cowboy boots and a shared laugh. Their connection, rooted in a mutual love for rural life and family, has been years in the making. The duo first crossed paths while filming the 2022 romantic comedy Christmas in Paradise alongside Kelsey Grammer. Hurley, a longtime fan of Cyrus from watching Hannah Montana with her son, found a kindred spirit in the 'Achy Breaky Heart' crooner. "We’re actually quite similar," she told Page Six, highlighting their shared sense of humor and taste in music.

Cyrus, fresh off a divorce from Firerose, is basking in the glow of this new chapter. On The Ty Bentli Show, he gushed, "It’s been a long time since I’ve been this happy." He credits Hurley and her son for bringing joy into his life, with no pressure to define where the road leads next. Their romance, which sparked just weeks ago, feels like a natural extension of a friendship forged on set.

Beyond the romance, Cyrus took a moment to reflect on family. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Mother’s Day, he praised his ex-wife Tish Cyrus as a "strong mother" and addressed rumors of a family feud with daughter Miley Cyrus. Admitting to his own imperfections, he called for prayers for healing—not just for his family, but for Gold Star Families who’ve faced irreplaceable loss. It’s a reminder that even amidst newfound love, Cyrus remains grounded in what matters most.