Relationship History
Look Back at Elizabeth Hurley’s Dating History Amid Billy Ray Cyrus Romance
Elizabeth Hurley has been in the public eye since the late 1980s, and her love life has made headlines over the years. From a long-term relationship with a famous actor to a brief romance with the father of her only child, Hurley has a recognizable dating history.
On Easter Sunday, the actress shocked her fans when she hard-launched a new romance with an unexpected celebrity, Billy Ray Cyrus. Considering the two come from two very different walks of life, the origin of their relationship became an immediate hot topic. However, the two didn’t give any insight into their love story aside from the PDA-filled photo they posted to confirm that they are dating.
So, who else has Hurley been linked to in the past? Scroll down for a deep dive into her former relationships, which included one marriage and one 13-year love story with a man whom she remains friends with to this day.
Hugh Grant
Hurley’s most publicized relationship was with Hugh Grant, whom she dated for 13 years before they broke up in 2000. When Grant was arrested with a sex worker in 1995, Hurley stood by him and continued their relationship for five more years.
Despite eventually ending things, the two remained friends. In fact, Grant is even godfather to Hurley’s son (more on that below).
Steve Bing
Hurley’s relationship with Steve Bing in the early 2000s was brief. However, during their time together, they welcomed the actress’ only son, Damian Hurley, in April 2022. Bing asked for a paternity test after Damian’s birth, and it proved her was the father. The businessman died by suicide in 2020.
Steve Nash
Hurley had a brief romance with basketball player Steve Nash in 2001 following her split from Bing.
Arun Nayar
The actress’ only marriage was to Arun Nayar, whom she started dating in 2002 and wed in 2007. In 2010, she announced that they were separated, with their divorce finalized in 2011.
Shane Warne
Amid her divorce, Hurley started dating Shane Warne in 2010. They got engaged, but eventually called it quits in 2013. Still, she maintained an amicable relationship with him and was devastated when he died in 2022.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Hurley and Cyrus shocked the world when they hard-launched their romance on Easter 2025. They posted a joint Instagram photo of Cyrus kissing Hurley on the cheek with the caption, “Happy Easter.”
