Actress Elizabeth Hurley and country music star Billy Ray Cyrus have rung in their first festive season as a couple, sharing a cosy snap of themselves in matching Christmas-themed onesies.
A Festive First Christmas Together
The pair, who confirmed their romance in April 2024, each posted the intimate holiday photo to their Instagram accounts. In the image, they are seen beaming and embracing while wearing identical red nightwear adorned with a festive white print. Hurley, 60, flashed a huge smile for the camera, while Cyrus, 64, half-hid his face behind his signature long hair and a hoodie.
They captioned the joyful snapshot simply with 'Merry Christmas'. The post was met with an outpouring of support from fans, who flooded the comments with heart and flame emojis. One admirer wrote, 'I just love this,' while another exclaimed, 'That dude has THE BEST gift of anyone on this planet!!'
Overcoming Skepticism with a Strong Bond
Not all reactions were positive, with one detractor crudely questioning Hurley's choice of partner. However, the couple have consistently proven their critics wrong. A source close to the pair told People magazine in October that 'despite the skepticism it was always real from the beginning. And they're going strong.'
Hurley and Cyrus first met in 2022 on the set of the film Christmas in Paradise. Their relationship blossomed after Cyrus's brief marriage to Firerose ended in 2024. An insider noted that while they have 'contrasting personalities,' their connection works perfectly. 'They're very different, but it works. They're so cute together,' the source explained.
Blending Families Across the Atlantic
Hurley has openly expressed her happiness in the relationship, particularly delighted that their children have also bonded. The actress revealed that her model son, Damian, 23, has met Cyrus's pop superstar daughter, Miley Cyrus, 32.
'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. Damian is her only child from her relationship with the late Steve Bing, while Cyrus is a father to six children, most notably from his long marriage to ex-wife Tish Cyrus.
Navigating a transatlantic romance, with Hurley based in the UK and Cyrus residing in Tennessee, the couple make a concerted effort to spend quality time on both sides of the pond. Hurley told People that Cyrus 'loves it' in the UK, even joking that 'The weather is nicer here in the summer than it is in Tennessee.' They split their time between his country mansion and her English country estate, solidifying a relationship that continues to go from strength to strength.
