Billy Ray Cyrus is dishing the details on his new leading lady, drumroll please… Elizabeth Hurley. Yes. That Elizabeth Hurley. British bombshell, Austin Powers star, and queen of “aging like a fine British cheddar.”
Now, in case you’re confused—because this pairing sounds like a Mad Libs fever dream—let’s back up. Billy Ray (63) met Elizabeth (59) while filming Christmas in Paradise in 2022. The plot of that film? Honestly, who knows. The plot of their story? A holiday rom-com turned real-life situationship, and the world is here for it.
“We only had a couple scenes together,” Billy Ray confessed on The Ty Bentli Show, “but every time we were in the same room, we laughed. And back then, laughing was rarer for me than a mullet in Manhattan.” Apparently, their on-screen chemistry was hotter than Aunt Patty’s chili—surprising even to them.
Fast forward a bit, and Billy Ray’s divorce from singer Firerose wrapped up like the last sad burrito at a country music wrap party. Life was handing him more lemons than a Florida orchard. Then, bing!—a mysterious text from an unknown number popped up. It read something like, “Hey, I see life’s got you in a WWE chokehold, but I’m in your corner, pal.”
Billy Ray, likely thinking it was either a scammer or Dolly Parton checking in, replied with a casual, “Who dis?” To which came the shocking response: “Elizabeth Hurley.”
Imagine expecting a spam bot and getting a literal Austin Powers goddess instead. Plot twist of the year.
“She made me laugh,” Billy Ray said. “And honestly, when life’s stomping on your soul with cowboy boots, laughter is better than therapy… and cheaper.”
When asked what made him fall harder than a cowboy on roller skates, Billy Ray compared Liz to Dolly Parton. “She’s brilliant, business-savvy, and when you can laugh with someone like that, you can survive anything—even family reunions.”
As for that viral Instagram photo of him kissing her cheek like a man who just discovered British royalty smells like lavender and hope? He addressed the controversy. “People are asking why I’m always the one kissing her… well, it’s simple. When she puts her cheek out there, my lips just autopilot. I’m helpless. Like a moth to a very posh flame.”
So what’s next for these two lovebirds? Matching tattoos? A duet album called Hurley & The Heartbreak? A Christmas sequel where they adopt a llama? Not quite.
“We’re playing it by ear,” Billy Ray said, strumming the banjo of fate. “No expectations. Just a lot of love, laughter, and occasional cheek kisses. Oh—and her son? I love him, too. Bonus points for the family package.”
Billy Ray Cyrus is blissfully in love with Elizabeth Hurley. And while the world may still be processing this unexpected celebrity crossover, Billy Ray’s just out here living his best rom-com life. Yeehaw, my dudes. Yeehaw.
