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Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley have surprised fans with their blossoming romance, which has now been confirmed after sparking rumors with an Easter post. PEOPLE has verified that the two are indeed in a relationship, with sources revealing that their connection dates back to their time together on the set of Christmas in Paradise, filmed in 2022 on the picturesque Caribbean island of Nevis.
The country music legend and the British actress first met while working on the holiday film, and their bond has since evolved beyond just a professional collaboration. A source close to Cyrus shared with PEOPLE that Hurley visited him over Easter and that the two have been seeing each other romantically for some time. The source added, “Liz is great… and how lucky is he? Liz is lovely. She’s very warm, positive, and the best to be around.” The insider also noted that their time on set was memorable, with the relaxed and beautiful atmosphere helping to strengthen their connection.
Romance rumors began circulating when Hurley shared a bikini photo on Instagram on April 9, set against the backdrop of the Maldives, while playing Billy Ray’s song “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore” and tagging him. However, it was their Easter Sunday post that made their relationship more official. In the now-viral photo, Cyrus, wearing bunny ears, kissed Hurley affectionately on the cheek as they leaned against a picket fence. Hurley captioned the post, “Happy Easter ❤️.” The photo quickly garnered attention, with Hurley’s son, Damian, commenting a simple red heart emoji.
Both stars have recently entered new phases in their personal lives. Cyrus filed for divorce from singer Firerose in May 2024 after a brief seven-month marriage, and before that, he was married to Tish Cyrus for nearly three decades. Hurley, meanwhile, was married to businessman Arun Nayar from 2007 to 2011.
Despite coming from different worlds, Cyrus and Hurley have clearly found something genuine and refreshing in each other. Whether it’s enjoying island sunsets or sharing Easter kisses, their relationship is full of sweet moments. While their representatives have yet to comment officially, their smiles and social media snapshots speak volumes: love is truly in bloom for this unexpected couple.