Actress Elizabeth Hurley has ushered in the New Year by proudly showcasing her enduring romance with country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, sharing intimate festive photographs that confirm their relationship is stronger than ever.
A Festive First for the Couple
On Tuesday, the 60-year-old Austin Powers star posted a series of loved-up images offering a glimpse into her first Christmas celebrations with Cyrus, who is 64. The couple, who went public with their romance in April, were pictured cosied up together next to a lavishly decorated Christmas tree in one heartwarming snap.
Another photograph captured the amorous pair posing with Hurley's 23-year-old son, Damian, from her relationship with the late businessman Steve Bing. Hurley captioned the post simply: 'What a happy Christmas ❤️.'
From Strength to Strength
The couple first met in 2022 on the set of the film Christmas in Paradise but only began dating after Cyrus's marriage to Firerose ended in 2024. Despite initial public skepticism, a source close to the pair confirmed to People magazine in October that their bond was 'always real from the beginning' and that they have now been together for more than six months.
An insider elaborated on their dynamic, noting, 'They're very different, but it works. They're so cute together. It's the kind of connection that surprises people but makes perfect sense when you spend time with them. Liz's very happy.'
Blended Family Joy
Hurley has expressed particular delight that their families have blended seamlessly. She revealed that her son Damian has met Cyrus's pop superstar daughter, Miley Cyrus, 32, and that everyone gets along famously.
'Damian and Miley have met, Billy's kids are great and Billy has spent a lot of time with Damian. Everyone loves everyone, it's lovely,' Hurley gushed in a recent interview. Billy Ray Cyrus is a father to six children, five from his previous marriage to Tish Cyrus.
Navigating a transatlantic relationship—with Hurley based in the UK and Cyrus residing in Tennessee—the couple makes a concerted effort to spend quality time on both sides of the ocean. Hurley noted that Cyrus 'loves it' in the UK, even quipping that 'The weather is nicer here in the summer than it is in Tennessee.'
As the new year begins, these latest intimate snaps serve as a powerful testament to a celebrity romance that continues to flourish against the odds.
