Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus officially announced their relationship in a cozy and surprisingly simple Happy Easter Instagram post that took fans by surprise and instantly went viral. On April 20, 2025, the British actress and the American country music icon shared a joint photo of themselves leaning against a wooden fence in a field, smiling and cuddling, with Cyrus playfully wearing green bunny ears and planting a kiss on Hurley’s cheek. The single caption on both of their feeds: “Happy Easter ❤️.”
Before this moment, Hurley and Cyrus had never publicly confirmed a romantic link, even though they had crossed paths years earlier while co-starring in the 2022 holiday film Christmas in Paradise. Their Easter post, however, left little room for ambiguity and effectively marked the beginning of their public romance.
The post set off a flurry of reactions online. Hurley’s 23-year-old son, Damian Hurley, chimed in on the comments with celebratory and heart emojis, while Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert perfectly summed up many fans’ surprise by commenting, “Wait… what?” on the shared photo.
For both stars, the announcement came after major changes in their personal lives. Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, finalized a divorce from Australian singer Firerose in 2024 after a brief marriage, ending a much longer early partnership with Tish Cyrus. Elizabeth Hurley, 59, had previously been in long-term relationships including her engagement to cricket legend Shane Warne and an earlier, decades-long partnership with actor Hugh Grant.
The simplicity of the Easter post, no elaborate announcement, just a sweet photo and a holiday greeting, underscored how both Hurley and Cyrus seem to be approaching this new chapter: organically, without fanfare, and clearly happy to share it with the world.
Since going public, the couple has continued to post affectionate moments together, signaling that their Easter reveal was more than a one-off surprise and that they’re enjoying this fresh start in the spotlight.
