Elizabeth Hurley recently made headlines for hard launching a relationship with American country music star, Billy Ray Cyrus. The match surprised everyone given, well, how did they even meet? However, a glance at Liz Hurley‘s relationship history proves she loves to keep us guessing.
The 59-year-old actress and model has had a number of high-profile relationships. Many will recall her scandal-plagued relationship with Hugh Grant, or her too-brief love affair with Australian cricketer Shane Warne. Adding Cyrus to the mix, you’ve got a truly indefinable dating history. From international businessmen to Hollywood A-listers, here’s a look back at Liz Hurley’ has dated’s relationships. But first, a bit about her current romance…
Who Is Elizabeth Hurley’s Partner?
As of 2025, Liz Hurley is dating Billy Ray Cyrus. It’s not known when the two began their relationship, but on April 21, Liz posted a photo of the two sharing a smooch while doing a spot of farm work. Although the photo was merely captioned “Happy Easter”, it was clear this was a hard launch of their relationship. It’s possible the two are not a new item, either. Hurley’s son, Damian, posted a heart and a celebration emoji in the comments of the Instagram post, suggesting he’s well aware, and supportive, of the couple.
Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, is a country singer is best known for his 1992 hit ‘Achy Breaky Heart’, and also for being the father of Miley Cyrus.
Elizabeth Hurley Relationships
Hugh Grant, 1987 – 2000
Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant were together for 13 years, between 1987 and 2000. Once a supreme Hollywood It Couple, they were a red carpet staple with iconic style to boot.
Liz and Hugh met on the set of Remando Al Viento in 1987, when she was around 22 and he 27. Their romance survived a swathe of publicity and Hugh Grant’s high profile scandal with Divine Brown in 1995.
Even after their split, Hurley and Grant remained close friends. The Notting Hill actor is even the godfather of Hurley’s son, Damian.
Denis Leary, 2000
Rumours of a romance between Liz Hurley and Denis Leary were denied by the stars, who acted opposite each other in Double Whammy (2001) and Dawg (2002). While a relationship wasn’t confirmed, Leary would later become one of six godfathers to Hurley’s son, Damian, along with another of her exes, Hugh Grant.
Steve Bing, 2000 – 2001
It’s not known exactly where Elizabeth Hurley met American film producer Steve Bing. Their brief dalliance between 2000 and 2001 resulted in the birth of Liz’s first and only son, Damian. At the time, Bing tried to deny being the father, until a paternity test proved he was. Steve Bing died in
Arun Nayar, 2003 – 2011
After being introduced by a mutual friend in 2002, Hurley and Arun Nayar made their first public appearance together at a Dior fashion show. They became engaged in 2006 and were married in 2007, holding two weddings: a private ceremony in Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, and a lavish affair at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.
Hurley and Nayar separated in 2010, finalising a divorce in 2011. They too remain friends. Arun is a tech entrepreneur and has been married three times, including to Hurley.
Shane Warne, 2010 – 2013
Yes, briefly Elizabeth Hurley was Australia’s most famous cricket WAG. Liz and Warnie reportedly met at the Royal Ascot racecourse in July 2010. They quickly became engaged in 2011, and the pair split their time living in the UK and Australia. Despite the relationship ending in 2013, the pair remained friends. In an interview with The Mirror, Warne said of their split that the relationship had run its course. However, the years they were together were “the happiest of [his] life”.
Shane Warne passed away in 2022 after suffering a heart attack. Hurley shared a tribute to her ex, writing, “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever”. Damian Hurley added that Warne was “one of the best men I’ve ever known”, and that he’d been “a father figure for most of my formative years”.
Billy Ray Cyrus, 2025
Liz Hurley laid low for a few years, in terms of public relationships. Then in 2025, she came back with a bang, hard-launching a romance with ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ singer, Billy Ray Cyrus.
Who Is Liz Hurley’s Son?
Elizabeth Hurley has one son: Damian Charles Hurley. Damian was born on April 4, 2002. Initially, Damian’s father Steve Bing denied he was the father. However, a paternity test proved otherwise but Bing was estranged from his children (he also had another child with another woman whose paternity he denied).
A testament to his mother’s friends and relationships, Damian has six godfathers, including Hugh Grant, Elton John, David Furnish and Denis Leary.
Damian is now a model and actor, just like mum.
