Elizabeth Hurley Reflects on Bikini Getaway and Billy Ray Cyrus Romance Reveal

Elizabeth Hurley is back in the headlines and, let's be honest, she knows how to make an entrance. The 59-year-old actress recently shared a set of sun-kissed throwback pics from her Maldives getaway, reminiscing about the calm before her whirlwind romance with country star Billy Ray Cyrus became public.

Hurley looked totally at ease, flaunting a bright red bikini and a backless sundress as she celebrated her son Damian's birthday by the ocean. Beach views, luxury cabanas, and a glowing Hurley—classic vacation goals, really.

But things have gotten a little spicier since. On Easter Sunday, Hurley and Cyrus, 63, went Instagram-official, confirming the rumors with a sweet shot of Billy Ray planting a kiss on his new flame. The internet, predictably, lost its collective mind.

Not long after, Hurley posted more snaps from a Tennessee weekend with Cyrus, and the country legend debuted his new song "Ask (Honor Song)." During an interview, Cyrus got candid, calling their relationship a "gift from God" and saying he's the happiest he’s been in years. He credited Hurley—and her son—for bringing a much-needed light into his life.

So how did this unlikely duo come to be? Turns out, Hurley made the first move, texting Cyrus nearly two years after their brief time together filming "Christmas in Paradise." Despite doing only a few scenes together, Cyrus said their chemistry was undeniable—lots of laughter, just when he needed it most. Sometimes it really is about timing and the right text at the right moment. (And who knew the Flatwoods, Kentucky kid would end up with an international movie star?)

At the time Hurley reached out, Cyrus was weathering a tough divorce from his third wife, Firerose. He described himself as being "flat on his back," only to be lifted by an unexpected message from Hurley. Not all heroes wear capes; some just hit "send."