In a move no one saw coming but that they can now absolutely not unsee, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus have seemingly confirmed they’re dating by sharing a ridiculously cozy Instagram post on Easter Sunday. Yes, that Elizabeth Hurley. And that Billy Ray Cyrus. Welcome to 2025, where the universe is random and Instagram is where love declarations go to die or flourish, depending on the filter.
The photo in question? A cheeky little snap of Cyrus planting a kiss on Hurley’s cheek while she flashes the kind of coy smirk only women who date former mullet-wearing country stars can get away with. Hurley, 58, sported a cowboy hat (on brand, ma’am) while Cyrus, 62, wore bunny ears like it was the most natural thing in the world. Their caption? A minimalist “Happy Easter
“ because subtlety is dead and soft-launch season is over.
Instagram Reacts: Shock, Delight, and a Little Bit of ‘Wait, What?’
If the comment section is any indication, the internet experienced a collective double-take. Actress Melissa Gilbert perfectly captured the mood with a blunt, “Wait… what?” Hurley’s son Damian Hurley, never one to shy away from a moment, offered his approval with a flurry of celebratory emojis because if your mom’s dating Billy Ray Cyrus, you might as well lean into the chaos.
Reactions ranged from celebratory to confused, with fans, trolls, and onlookers alike collectively screaming into their phones. One particularly savage user wrote, “This feels like AI-generated news.” Honestly, same.
From Setmates to Soulmates? Their Film Sparked the Flame
Lest you think this is a complete fever dream, there is some context. The two met while filming the 2022 holiday movie Christmas in Paradise, in which they co-starred alongside Kelsey Grammer. The movie, set in the Caribbean (naturally), follows three sisters on a tropical quest to find their estranged father. It wasn’t exactly Casablanca, but apparently, it had enough chemistry to light a fire that’s still burning in 2025.
Since that film wrapped, rumors of a Hurley-Cyrus connection have been whispered in hushed and mostly disbelieving tones. Hurley recently fueled the gossip flames by posting an Instagram reel set to Billy Ray’s 1993 song “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore.” A cry for attention? A musical breadcrumb? Either way, consider us fed.
The Ghosts of Exes Past: A Brief Recap
Let’s not pretend this is either of their first rodeo.
Billy Ray Cyrus is hot off a whirlwind marriage-turned-divorce from Australian singer Firerose, finalized just last year in 2024. Before that, he shared 29 long years (and five children) with Tish Cyrus, including pop icon Miley Cyrus. If family dinners weren’t awkward before, they definitely will be now.
As for Hurley? She’s had her fair share of high-profile romances, including a four-year marriage to Indian businessman Arun Nayar, and an engagement to late Australian cricketer Shane Warne. Let us not forget her decades-long relationship with actor Hugh Grant, who remains in her life like an ex you keep around for emotional stability and red-carpet dates.
What Does This All Mean?
LLet’sbe real. This pairing is chaotic, unexpected, and oddly satisfying. Billy Ray Cyrus is the king of unpredictable moves (see: “Achy Breaky Heart” and every haircut since) and Hurley is the queen of staying ageless while dating wildly. It’s giving “why not,” and maybe that’s precisely the kind of energy we need in 2025.
No official word from their reps has surfaced yet. But unless this is the most elaborate April Fool’s joke three weeks late, it looks like Liz and Billy Ray are officially a thing. God help us all.
Couples Therapy or Couple Goals?
It’s hard to say whether this is a brief entanglement or a full-blown love story, but one thing is clear. This was the hard launch to end all hard launches. And with cowboy hats, bunny ears, and a dash of holiday spirit, they’ve managed to break the internet without even trying.
Stay tuned. The sequel to Christmas in Paradise might be their wedding video. Or a TikTok breakup. At this point, truly anything is possible.
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