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A surprising new romance has emerged in the celebrity world, with actress Elizabeth Hurley and musician Billy Ray Cyrus unveiling their relationship on Easter Sunday, April 20, via social media. Fans were taken aback by the announcement, but signs of their connection had been subtly presented nearly two weeks prior when Hurley shared a beach video from the Maldives on April 9.
Subtle Hints
Initially, Hurley’s post appeared typical of her social media content. The video featured her in a swimsuit from her own line, frolicking in the ocean and enjoying the breathtaking sunset—describing it as “the most glorious sunset in the glorious Maldives,” along with a red heart emoji in her caption.
After the couple went public, the audio and tags in that post gained fresh significance. Not only did Hurley tag Cyrus, but she also included his 1993 hit “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore,” whose lyrics narrate a woman moving on from a relationship, imbuing the post with an intriguing layer of meaning in retrospect. Once the announcement was made, fans revisited the post, noting how certain elements now made sense, reflecting on the clues previously overlooked.
Shared History
The couple made their relationship Instagram-official on April 20 with a heartwarming joint post, where they shared a moment leaning against a fence. Hurley donned a flannel shirt and cowboy hat, smiling towards Cyrus, who sported bunny ears as he leaned in for a kiss. “Happy Easter,” she captioned the image, which prompted astonished responses from followers, including actress Melissa Gilbert, who encapsulated the surprise with, “Wait….what?” Comments like “What in the Hannah Montana is going on?” unmistakably captured the collective shock.
The revelation of their relationship may have surprised many, but Hurley and Cyrus have a background as friends. They previously starred together in the 2022 film Christmas in Paradise, where Hurley played one of three daughters on a journey to the Caribbean to reunite with their father, while Cyrus portrayed a musician friend.
Hurley has expressed her admiration for Cyrus long before their romantic connection, noting that she was already familiar with his work through the Disney show Hannah Montana, which she watched with her son, Damian Hurley. In fact, she mentioned that the chance to collaborate with him was one of the highlights of working on Christmas in Paradise, telling MovieWeb that she knew “his work really well.”
Recently, a source spoke to People, revealing that the former co-stars enjoyed filming together and have been exploring their romantic relationship for a little while now.
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