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Elizabeth Hurley has officially addressed the public’s surprised reaction to her unexpected romance with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus—and she’s not the least bit fazed. In fact, the actress finds their connection perfectly natural.
In an interview with Page Six, the Bedazzled star admitted, “I think people found Billy and I being together a little surprising.” But from her perspective, the match is anything but shocking. “It’s not surprising to me because we’re actually quite similar and get on extremely well,” she explained.
Hurley elaborated on the surprising similarities they share: a shared love for country music, movies, and most adorably—cowboy boots. “We laugh a lot,” she added, painting a picture of a warm, easygoing connection that feels far from Hollywood drama.
In a separate European interview, the actress revealed that she and Cyrus are planning to spend more time together in England, where she’ll soon be traveling. “We are very happy,” she said, noting that they both love the country lifestyle and prioritize their children. “We both love country music, we both love the country, and we both love our kids.”
The public’s curiosity about this unexpected pairing comes shortly after the couple made their romance Instagram official on Easter Sunday. Their love story reportedly began on the set of their 2022 film Christmas in Paradise, but it wasn’t until Hurley reached out with a text—after Cyrus’ split from Firerose—that things turned romantic.
Billy Ray himself also opened up recently about the relationship, telling The Ty Bentil Show that Hurley reminded him of Dolly Parton, one of his closest friends and long-time inspirations. High praise, indeed.
From co-stars to cowboy-boot-wearing soulmates, it looks like Hurley and Cyrus are embracing their love story—surprises and all—with open hearts.