Elizabeth Hurley has offered a glimpse into her long-distance relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus, detailing how they maintain their connection across continents. In a recent interview with E! News, Hurley, 61, described their relationship as "very happy" and focused on balancing their lives between America and the U.K.
Cyrus, 64, has resided in Tennessee for the past 35 years, a setting Hurley finds compatible with her own preference for a rural lifestyle. "The good thing is that he's very country where he is in Tennessee," Hurley stated. "I'm very country where I am. And that's a really important thing in our relationship that neither of us want to be out and about."
The couple finds joy in "being at home in the country and snuggling up and doing a lot of things with nature," often spending their time at home rather than frequenting public outings. "We very rarely go out," she added. Their shared interests include activities like birdwatching, and they have found common ground in watching classic television, such as "Little House on the Prairie."
The relationship between Hurley and Cyrus, who is the father of singer Miley Cyrus, began in 2025 after years of friendship, and they became Instagram official that same year. Hurley noted that the connection felt "incredibly comfortable and natural and easy from the first second," contrasting it with past relationships that did not feel as suitable.
Cyrus recently celebrated Hurley's 61st birthday with a public display of affection on Instagram, calling her "the love of my life." Hurley, an English model and actress known for her roles in films like "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and "Bedazzled," reciprocated the sentiment.
Cyrus has six children from previous relationships, including Miley, Noah, and Braison with ex-wife Tish Cyrus, whom he divorced in 2022. He also adopted Tish's two children, Brandi and Trace, and shares a son, Christopher Cody, with ex-girlfriend Kristen Luckey. Hurley is the mother of Damian Hurley. Earlier in their relationship, Hurley mentioned that Cyrus would be spending Christmas with her, underscoring their commitment to shared time despite the geographical distance.