English actress and fashion icon Elizabeth Hurley has officially engaged country music star Billy Ray Cyrus after one year of dating. Sources confirmed the milestone engagement on October 16, 2026, following days of public speculation after Hurley posted photos on social media showcasing a prominent diamond ring during a recent outing.
The couple first sparked romance rumors in late 2025 after meeting through mutual industry friends and connecting over creative projects. Over the past year, the two have maintained a relatively low-profile relationship while supporting each other at various high-profile public events and intimate industry gatherings across Europe and the United States.
Hurley, 61, has enjoyed a multi-decade career as one of Britain's most recognizable screen personalities and fashion models. She first achieved global prominence in the 1990s as a face of beauty giant Estée Lauder, a brand partnership that lasted decades and cemented her status as an international style icon. Her acting breakthrough came in blockbuster comedies such as Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and Bedazzled (2000).
In addition to her film work, Hurley made a memorable television turn as Queen Helena in E!'s hit scripted drama series The Royals from 2015 to 2018. Beyond her entertainment career, she has been a tireless advocate for global health causes, serving as a global ambassador for Estée Lauder's Breast Cancer Campaign for over thirty years and helping raise hundreds of millions of dollars for research and awareness initiatives.
Her new fiancé, Billy Ray Cyrus, 65, is a Grammy Award-winning country music veteran best known for his chart-topping hit Achy Breaky Heart and his performance in the record-breaking global crossover smash Old Town Road alongside Lil Nas X. Representatives for both stars expressed excitement for the upcoming chapter as the couple begins planning their wedding celebrations.
