Why Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Is Giving a Shoutout to Billy Ray Cyrus

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Billy Ray Cyrus isn’t just feeling the love from his leading lady Elizabeth Hurley.

It’s true that on the occasion of Father’s Day, the son of the actress, Damian Hurley, expressed his affection for the singer known as “Achy Breaky Heart”. Damian, who Elizabeth had with the late businessman Steve Bing, was seen smiling alongside Billy Ray in a photo shared on Instagram on June 15th.

Besides a nostalgic photo with his father, photos featuring Elton John, David Furnish, Denis Leary, Hugh Grant, and others, Damian expressed, “Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to my lovely dad and some of my favorite gentlemen in my world.

In a turn of events, Damian’s note to Billy Ray – father of Miley Cyrus (age 32), Braison Cyrus (31), Noah Cyrus (25), as well as Brandi Cyrus (38), Trace Cyrus (36), and Christopher Cody Cyrus (33) – was penned following their joint appearance with Elizabeth on the red carpet at the “Orizzonti | Rosso” Exhibition Opening Dinner in May.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth’s relationship has earned the endorsement of Damian, as Miley Cyrus has shared that her father has found love again since his divorce from Tish in 2022.

In the interview with The New York Times on May 31st, Miley stated that since her mom has found deep affection for her stepfather, whom she deeply respects, and since her dad is also content in his life, she can now appreciate them both separately, rather than as a combined parental unit.

She stated, “Initially, it’s challenging as the child within you responds swiftly before the rational part of you has a chance to think, ‘That’s your father, but he is simply another individual who deserves to be content and joyful.’

Beyond Father’s Day, Billy Ray’s love was also commemorated. On her 60th birthday, Elizabeth chose to express her affection publicly by stripping down to her bare essentials and extending a heartfelt tribute to her partner.

I’m celebrating my birthday today! This year has been quite an adventure – marking my 30th year with Estée Lauder Companies, my 30th year as the Global Ambassador for their Breast Cancer Campaign, the 20th anniversary of Elizabeth Hurley Beach, and I’m smitten!

Keep reading to look back at Elizabeth’s road to love with Billy Ray…

In 1988, I crossed paths with an aspiring star while working on the Spanish film “Rowing With the Wind.” This up-and-coming actor embodied the legendary Romantic figure, Lord Byron, on screen. Of course, that was none other than Hugh Grant.

In the interview, Hurley playfully remarked, “Hugh looked great in those beige trousers.” However, I believe I would have found him appealing regardless. From the very beginning, there was an immediate connection. He had a knack for making me chuckle.

For many years, this well-known pair appeared to skyrocket to international fame at the same time. Grant achieved this through his outstanding debut role in the 1994 movie “Four Weddings and a Funeral“, while Hurley, already a prominent model, gained recognition for the timeless Versace gown she wore to the film’s London premiere, which remains iconic to this day.

It wasn’t a surprise when Grant was arrested in June 1995 for lewd conduct with a prostitute, and his promotion tour for the heartwarming romantic comedy “Nine Months” turned into a journey of apologies instead.

However, Hurley remained by his side throughout the movie’s premiere, providing strong support. As stated on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, “She has been incredibly supportive and we aim to resolve our issues.” Consequently, they managed to stay together until 2000.

Hurley expressed on Larry King Live in 2000 that she found joy in every aspect of her life following the scandal, and it seemed as if things just fell into place – a testament to her strong relationships with friends and family. In essence, she concluded that everything worked out well for her in the end.

In the year 2018, during an interview on Daily Pop by TopMob, Hurley referred to Grant as his lifelong best friend, implying they were extremely close.

She shared in an interview with the Daily Mail’s You Magazine in 2017 that it’s hard not to maintain a friendly relationship with someone who is kind-hearted. She explained that she manages to stay friends with most of her exes because none of them have ever done anything harmful towards each other.

By December 2024, Hurely acknowledged that their relationship wasn’t as strong as it once was, yet this wasn’t due to a falling out between them.

During the Bazaar At Work summit in December 2024, I pointed out that he’s a married man with five children. Despite not seeing him often, he remains deeply significant to me. In fact, I hold the godmother role for one of his kids.

In the month of April 2002, Damian Hurley was born to Elizabeth Hurley, following the conclusion of her romantic involvement with Steve Bing, a prominent businessman and film producer.

Bing wouldn’t initially admit to being Damian’s father, but a DNA test proved it that June.

In his previous statement, as reported by the Daily Mail, Hurley expressed that he has consistently communicated a desire for no financial aid from him at all. He further clarified that money is neither desired nor accepted. (BBC reports that Bing had stated, following confirmation of paternity, he would provide generous support to his son.)

In June 2020, when Bing tragically took his own life at the age of 55, Hurley expressed her profound sorrow on Instagram.

She went on to say, “Our parting is truly sad. The time we shared was filled with joy and I’m sharing these photos because even though we faced hardships, it’s the beautiful, heartwarming memories of a gentle, compassionate man that count. Over the past year, our bond had grown strong once more. Our last conversation was on our son’s 18th birthday.

Hurley briefly teamed up with NBA point guard Steve Nash in 2001.

At that point, Sports Illustrated was informed by Nash’s representative that they simply clicked. They spent time together and developed a genuine connection due to some mutual compatibility. The bond is real.

Hurley wed businessman Arun Nayar in 2007 after four years of dating.

Back in December 2010, she made it public on X (previously known as Twitter) that her and her husband Arun had separated a while back. This separation was already known to our immediate family and close circle of friends.

A year later, their divorce became official, yet as usual, they continued to be friends. Nayar even accompanied Hurley to several public functions after their separation, with Damian also present.

“Hugh and Arun are very important in our lives,” Hurley told You in 2017.

Furthermore, as an ardent admirer, I proudly express my deep affection for his beloved mother, whom we fondly refer to as Mutti due to her German heritage. Whenever possible, I reside with her in India, and when she’s not abroad, she lives just around the corner from me, allowing us to spend almost every day together. Every year, I make a trip to Mumbai, the city where Arun was raised and his brother still calls home. This is not only because it houses my beachwear company, but also so I can personally oversee the production of the caftans crafted there.

In 2011, Hurley became engaged to the renowned Australian cricketer, Shane Warne, following a rapid romantic journey. However, their relationship didn’t last long as they parted ways two years afterwards.

2014 saw a deeply sorrowful period for both of us, as Hurley explained to Hello!. Love isn’t something that can be easily switched on or off, and while we may have moved on, the truth is I continue to hold him dear—we remain intertwined in each other’s past.

Three years on, the actor from Austin Powers shared that he and Shane continue to be close friends. They exchanged messages just yesterday night. Since Damian is fond of Shane’s children, they will maintain a bond with one another in some form or another moving forward.

And Warne only had kind words about his ex-fiancée during a 2018 appearance on the U.K.’s Lorraine.

He mentioned that our time spent together was incredibly enjoyable, but unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as planned. Neither of us made mistakes; it simply wasn’t meant to last. Surprisingly, we’ve remained close friends and continue to stay connected. In truth, those moments were the best in my life so far.

Sadly, Warne died in March 2022 of heart disease. He was 52.

I can’t help but feel like my cherished Lionheart has been taken away for good, just as if the sun had disappeared behind a cloud permanently. Farewell, my dearest friend. #HeartbrokenFanForever

In an interview with Red magazine during the spring of 2019, Hurley expressed that finding a wonderful person to fall in love with would indeed be fantastic.

Five years after that point, she began her romantic journey with Billy Ray Cyrus, as they announced it on Easter Sunday through a shared Instagram post.

In the magical world of the 2022 film “Christmas in Paradise,” I had the incredible fortune to cross paths with an enigmatic figure who ignited a hidden flame within me. As Cyrus himself confided, there was undeniably a palpable connection before we were compelled to part ways for a two-year sojourn.

After his marriage to Australian singer Firerose ended in 2024, the actress from ‘Bedazzled’ reached out to him via text message, as revealed on The Ty Bentli Show on April 24, 2025. Although he wasn’t sure where their relationship was going, he expressed that it had been a long time since he felt this happy.

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2025-06-17 15:47