Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley Take Their Unexpected Romance to the Next Level

Country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus and British actress and model Elizabeth Hurley are engaged to be married after more than a year of dating, sources confirmed to Page Six. The surprising high-profile romance between the American music veteran and the English screen star first surfaced publicly in early 2025 and has now developed into plans to tie the knot.

Rumors regarding the couple’s relationship status intensified recently when Hurley, 61, was photographed wearing a substantial diamond ring. Addressing claims about the jewelry, an insider pushed back on any assumption that the piece was merely part of her current work wardrobe, telling Page Six, “She’s filming ‘The ‘Burbs’; I hardly think this ring is a prop.”

Social Media Clues and Cryptic Messages

Cyrus, 65, further stoked marriage speculation on Thursday via an Instagram post that incorporated a ring emoji. Hurley’s son, Damian Hurley, responded to the update using a celebratory emoji. Reflecting on his personal life, Cyrus shared in the caption, “This is the most fertile solid ground I have stood on in a long time.”

In addition to that post, Cyrus used playful phrasing while promoting his new musical single, “Party’s in the Back,” alongside Deltona. Pointing to an upcoming NASCAR appearance in Phoenix, the musician hinted to his audience that the event “kinda has a ring :ring: to it.” A representative for Cyrus could not be reached for comment.

From ‘Christmas in Paradise’ to a Shared Rural Lifestyle

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley initially crossed paths while filming the 2022 seasonal holiday project Christmas in Paradise. The duo later reconnected in February 2025 and confirmed their romantic status to the public on Easter Sunday of that year. Given their diverse backgrounds—Cyrus known widely for his country catalog and portraying Robby Ray Stewart on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, and Hurley celebrated for roles in films such as Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Bedazzled—the pairing surprised many pop culture followers.

Despite public perception, Hurley has noted that the two share strong common ground. During an appearance on the SheerLuxe podcast earlier this month, the model acknowledged how the partnership might look from the outside, explaining, “There are a lot more similarities than you’d think.” She added playfully that they have “identical hair” and are “actually like twins” apart from Cyrus’ signature facial hair.

A primary anchor for their partnership has been an affinity for quiet country life away from industry hubs. Hurley shared in a May interview with Page Six that Cyrus’ private farm in Tennessee shared significant characteristics with her own estate located in Gloucestershire, England. Expanding on their day-to-day dynamic in a June interview with People, Hurley detailed an unpretentious lifestyle featuring power-tool gardening, watching birds of prey, and gathering around bonfires while Cyrus plays his acoustic guitar under a tree.

Romantic Histories and Past Marriages

For Cyrus, the forthcoming wedding will represent his fourth marriage. He wed Cindy Smith in 1986, a union that ended in divorce in 1991. Cyrus went on to marry Tish Cyrus in 1993, with whom he shares five children—including global pop superstar Miley Cyrus—before their divorce concluded in 2023. Later in 2023, Cyrus married Australian singer Firerose; the couple parted ways in 2024 amid accusations of abuse from Firerose, which Cyrus formally denied. In total, Cyrus is a father of six.

Hurley’s romantic past has likewise unfolded under public scrutiny. Following an established 13-year relationship with actor Hugh Grant that ran from 1987 to 2000, she welcomed her son, Damian, with the late film producer Steve Bing. In 2007, Hurley married Indian businessman Arun Nayar, leading to a divorce in 2011. Hurley was subsequently engaged to Australian cricket icon Shane Warne before their 2013 split; Warne died in 2022.