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Elizabeth Hurley Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

Elizabeth Hurley Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Boyfriend: Billy Ray Cyrus

Height: 5' 7"

Age: 60 Years

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Full Name Elizabeth Jane Hurley
Other Name Liz Hurley
Nickname Liz
Profession(s) • Actor
• Model
Physical Stats
Height (approx.) 5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Colour Lavender Grey
Hair Colour Dark Ash Blonde
Career
Debut Film: Aria (1987) as 'Marietta'


TV: Inspector Morse (1988) as 'Julia'
Award 1997: Supporting Actress of the Year Award at the ShoWest Convention
Personal Life
Date of Birth 10 June 1965 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2025) 60 Years
Birthplace Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Zodiac sign Gemini
Signature
Nationality British
Hometown Basingstoke
School • Kempshott Infant School, Basingstoke
• Kempshott Junior School, Basingstoke
• The Costello School, Basingstoke
College/University • Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke
• London Studio Centre
Educational Qualification A-levels in English, Sociology and Psychology (1983)
Religion Christianity
Social Media • Instagram

• Facebook

• Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status Divorced
Affairs/Boyfriends • Hugh Grant (actor) (1987-2000)


• Tom Sizemore (actor) (deceased) (1992) (rumoured)


• Denis Leary (comedian, actor) (2000) (rumoured)


• Theodore J. Forstmann (entrepreneur) (deceased) (2000)


• Steve Bing (businessman, film producer) (deceased) (2000-2001)


• Steve Nash (basketball coach) (2001)


• Arun Nayar (businessman) (2002-2007)


• Shane Warne
(cricketer) (2011-2013)


• Justin Theroux (actor, filmmaker) (2019) (rumoured)


• Billy Ray Cyrus (singer, songwriter, actor) (2025)
Marriage Date 2 March 2007
Marriage Place Sudeley Castle, England
Family
Husband/Spouse Arun Nayar (businessman) (m. 2007; div. 2011)
Children Son- Damian Hurley (actor, model) (with Steve Bing)


Daughter- None
Parents Father- Roy Leonard Hurley (served as a Major in Royal Army Educational Corps)
Mother- Angela Mary Hurley (former teacher at Kempshott Junior School, Basingstoke)
Siblings Brother- Michael (younger)


Sister- Kate (elder)
Money Factor
Assets/Properties Donnington Hall (bought with Shane Warne in 2012) (worth $11 million)
Net Worth (approx.) $50 million (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Elizabeth Hurley

  • Elizabeth Hurley grew up in Basingstoke, England.

    A childhood picture of Elizabeth Hurley

  • During her teenage years, Elizabeth was so inspired by the boldness of the punk culture that she dyed her hair pink and pierced her nose.

    Elizabeth Hurley during her teenage years image

  • In 1987, Elizabeth met actor Hugh Grant while shooting the Spanish film ‘Remando al viento’ (Rowing with the Wind) and soon began dating him. Her relationship with Grant brought her into the public eye throughout the 1990s.

  • In 1988, Elizabeth appeared as ‘Christabel Bielenberg’ in the television series ‘Christabel,’ which aired on BBC Two.

    Elizabeth Hurley as ‘Christabel Bielenberg’ in a still from the television series ‘Christabel’ (1988)

  • In 1991, she played the role of ‘Natalie’ in a four-part television series titled ‘The Orchid House,’ which aired on Channel 4.

    Elizabeth Hurley (centre) as ‘Natalie’ in a still from the television series The Orchid House (1991)

  • She appeared as ‘Sabrina Ritchie’ in an action thriller film titled ‘Passenger 57’ (1992).

    Elizabeth Hurley as ‘Sabrina Ritchie’ in the film ‘Passenger 57’ (1992)

  • In 1992, Elizabeth allegedly had a secret three-year relationship with actor Tom Sizemore, whom she met on the set of ‘Passenger 57’ in Orlando, Florida, while she was still in a relationship with Hugh Grant.

  • She played the roles of ‘Candida Ashton’ and ‘Vicky Prentiss’ in ITV’s ‘The Good Guys’ and ABC’s ‘The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles’ respectively in 1992.

    Elizabeth Hurley (second from the right) as ‘Vicky Prentiss’ in a still from the series ‘The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles’ (1992)

  • In 1994, Hurley gained major attention as she joined Grant at the London premiere of the film ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ which became a global hit; she wore a black Versace dress to the premiere.

    Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant at the 1994 premiere of ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ wearing the black Versace dress that held together by gold safety pins that became a red carpet legend

  • Grant was caught with a sex worker in 1995. Despite that, Hurley supported him and also attended the premiere of the film ‘Nine Months.’ The duo, however, broke up after 13 years together in 2000.

    Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant at the premiere of the film ‘Nine Months’ in Century City, Los Angeles, California, on 11 July 1995

  • Hurley joined EstĂŠe Lauder as a spokesmodel in 1995. She went on to feature in campaigns for the brand’s fragrances, such as ‘Beautiful,’ ‘Dazzling,’ ‘Pleasures,’ and ‘Tuscany Per Donna,’ as well as other cosmetic products.

    Elizabeth Hurley featured for Estée Lauder’s ‘Beautiful’ fragrance

  • Elizabeth has worked as a producer for films like ‘Extreme Measures’ (1996) and ‘Mickey Blue Eyes’ (1999).

    A poster of the film ‘Extreme Measures’ (1996)

  • Her work as ‘Vanessa Kensington’ in ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997) and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ (1999) was appreciated by the audience.

    Elizabeth Hurley (as Vanessa Kensington) and Mike Myers (as Austin Powers) in a still from the film ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997)

  • In 2000, Hurley was linked to Denis Leary, an actor and comedian, while they were filming ‘Double Whammy.’ However, they both denied any romance and clarified that they were just close friends.

    Elizabeth Hurley and Denis Leary at an event for ‘Double Whammy’

  • Hurley was also rumoured to be dating entrepreneur Theodore J. Forstmann in 2000, but neither of them ever confirmed or spoke publicly about it.

  • Elizabeth and film producer Steve Bing dated from 2000 to 2001. After they broke up, she gave birth to their son, Damian Hurley. At first, Steve denied being the father, but a DNA test proved he was.

  • After her split from Steve Bing in 2001, Elizabeth briefly dated basketball coach Steve Nash.

  • In 2001, Elizabeth was replaced by Carolyn Murphy as the face of EstĂŠe Lauder. However, she continued her collaboration with the brand on a non-exclusive basis by extending her contract for the 16th year in 2010.

  • Hurley began dating Indian businessman Arun Nayar in late 2002. They got married in 2007 with two lavish wedding ceremonies, one in England and one in India.

    A picture of Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar from their Indian wedding ceremony

  • Elizabeth and Arun later began living on a 400-acre organic farm in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, UK. In December 2010, Elizabeth announced their separation on Twitter, saying they had been apart for a few months.

  • Hurley believes in contributing to society and has supported various causes over the years. She helped raise funds for the End Hunger Network, Ark children’s charity, and the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre.

  • On 15 October 2003, Hurley co-hosted the Fashion Rocks event to support The Prince’s Trust and, a year later, helped launch their youth initiative, Get Into Cooking.

  • Hurley has served as a patron for several causes, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the City Veterans Network, which supports former Armed Forces members with rehabilitation and job opportunities.

  • In 2004, Elizabeth appeared as ‘Rebecca’ in the film ‘Method’ and also worked as an executive producer for it.

    Elizabeth Hurley as ‘Rebecca’ in the film ‘Method’ (2004)

  • In 2005, Elizabeth founded Elizabeth Hurley Beach, a luxury swimwear brand based in London, where she not only runs the brand but also designs the pieces herself. The brand was launched at Harrods in the UK.

    Elizabeth Hurley wearing her brand

  • In May 2008, she collaborated with the Spanish fashion brand Mango to design and model a limited-edition collection of 12 swimsuits.

    Elizabeth Hurley posing with models during the launch of her swimwear collection for Mango at the Urban Hotel in Madrid, Spain

  • Elizabeth began dating Australian cricketer Shane Warne in 2010, while still legally married to Arun Nayar.

  • Hurley has appeared in many other films, including ‘Made in Romania’ (2010), ‘Phoenix Wilder and the Great Elephant Adventure’ (2017), ‘Then Came You’ (2020), ‘Father Christmas is Back’ (2021), and ‘Christmas in the Caribbean’ (2022).

    Elizabeth Hurley as ‘Clare’ in a still from the film ‘Then Came You’ (2020)

  • On 2 April 2011, Elizabeth filed for divorce from Arun Nayar, claiming that his behaviour had become too difficult to deal with. The divorce was finalised on 15 June 2011.

  • Elizabeth and Shane Warne got engaged in late 2011, just three months after her divorce from Nayar was finalised. However, their relationship was often in the spotlight and involved cheating rumours. They ended their relationship in 2013.

    Elizabeth Hurley, along with Shane Warne, while showing her engagement ring

  • Hurley played the role of ‘Diana Payne’ in the series ‘Gossip Girl’ (2011-2012), which aired on The CW.
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  • She has worked in many other television series, such as E!’s ‘The Royals’ (2015-2018) and Hulu’s ‘Runaways’ (2019).

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    Elizabeth Hurley as ‘Queen Helena’ in the series ‘The Royals’ (2015-2018)

  • In June 2016, Elizabeth Hurley publicly supported Brexit and encouraged people to vote for the UK to leave the European Union in the EU referendum.

    Elizabeth Hurley’s Facebook post in support of Brexit

  • In 2019, Elizabeth and actor Justin Theroux were rumoured to be dating after appearing together at various events in Morocco. Elizabeth, however, denied the rumours, saying they just worked on a project together.

  • Elizabeth has also appeared as a guest judge on shows like BBC Three’s ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 2’ (2021) and ProSieben’s ‘Germany’s Next Topmodel’ (2024).

    Elizabeth Hurley (second from the left) as a guest judge on the show ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 2’ (2021)

  • In 2022, she played the role of ‘Katherine’ in the short film ‘The Boy on the Beach.’

    A poster of the short film ‘The Boy on the Beach’ (2022)

  • Elizabeth’s work as ‘Lily’ in the film ‘Strictly Confidential’ (2024) was highly appreciated. She also worked as a producer for the film.
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  • She has also worked in theatrical productions like ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and ‘The Man Most Likely To.’

  • In April 2025, Hurley and singer Billy Ray Cyrus were said to be dating after she posted a picture of him kissing her on the cheek during Easter celebrations at a farm.

    Elizabeth Hurley’s Instagram post with Billy Ray Cyrus kissing her on the cheek

  • Hurley actively supports breast cancer awareness, a cause close to her heart after losing her grandmother to the disease. As part of EstĂŠe Lauder’s campaign, a special “Elizabeth Pink” lipstick was launched to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

    From Left: Elizabeth Hurley, Dr. Lisa A. Newman, Sadia H. Zapp, and Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry at an event for EstĂŠe Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign

  • Elizabeth is an avid traveller and often shares her travel experiences on social media.

    A picture of Elizabeth Hurley from her trip to Egypt

  • She consumes alcohol occasionally.

    Elizabeth Hurley while having a cocktail

  • Elizabeth used to smoke initially, but she later quit it. While talking about it in an interview, she said,

    I stopped smoking 10 years ago. But I can’t give up the Nicorette.”

    Elizabeth Hurley while smoking a cigarette

  • Hurley often calls herself a “country girl” and enjoys spending time with her chickens.

    Elizabeth Hurley’s Instagram post about playing with her chickens

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