Some people feel the singer and his new partner do not suit each other at all. However, others believe the pair make a great match. See photos of the couple together.
Billy Ray Cyrus and his girlfriend Elizabeth Harley showed up together at the “Orizzonti | Rosso” exhibition opening dinner on May 24, 2025, held at Palazzo Barberini in Rome, Italy.
At the event, Cyrus wore an all-black outfit that included a leather jacket, matching trousers, and dark shoes. He finished his look with layered necklaces, rings, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
His lover, actress Elizabeth Hurley, stood out in a floor-length, bright pink gown with a deep neckline and cape sleeves that flowed down from her shoulders. She accessorized with silver earrings, a clutch purse, and wore her hair in soft waves.
Despite their bold fashion choices, it was their appearance as a couple that truly sparked conversation. Whispers quickly turned into reactions online, with people sharing a range of opinions.
One user remarked, “Sorry they don’t look right together.” Not long after, another chimed in with a stronger opinion, “Omg she’s too good for him.”
Amid the criticism, others took a lighter tone. Someone commented simply, “Oh wow,” while another wrote, “This is just the most random couple ever.”
Still, the mood wasn’t entirely divided. Some voices came through with support. One person shared, “I absolutely love them together,” and another praised them as an “Amazing couple.”
Support from fans wasn’t the only thing adding to the buzz. Hurley later posted a photo from the evening on Instagram, showing Cyrus standing just behind her as she smiled brightly at the camera. Alongside the image, the model captioned the post, “Roma 💞💞💞💞.”
Hurley’s recent post from Rome followed an earlier moment shared weeks before. On Easter Sunday in April 2025, she confirmed her relationship with Cyrus through a photo posted to Instagram. The image featured the couple in an outdoor setting — Hurley leaned against a wooden fence, smiling as Cyrus kissed her cheek. She captioned the post, “Happy Easter❤️.”
That post was soon followed by another glimpse into their time together, this time set in the countryside. Roughly a week later, the “Austin Powers” star posted more photos with the singer, including one where the two stood close beneath a large tree. In the image, Cyrus wrapped his arms around Hurley from behind as she leaned into him. She added a simple caption to the moment, “Tennessee weekend ❤️.”
The serene photo in Tennessee was only part of the story Hurley later shared in interviews. She spoke candidly about the relationship, mentioning it came as a surprise but expressed contentment, “Hopefully, we’ll have a great life.”
In a different interview, she described their connection from the start, explaining, “And we get on very well. He’s a very funny man, he makes me laugh a lot. He’s very kind, very nice.”
Hurley wasn’t the only one to speak warmly about how things began. Her boyfriend also shared his thoughts during an interview, looking back on how they met while working on the 2022 film “Christmas in Paradise.” Their paths crossed not long after his split from ex-wife in April of that year. He recalled:
“We did very few scenes together but the couple times we were in the same scene there was a chemistry there.” He added, “We just laughed, and it was at a time I wasn’t laughing a lot.”
The conversation about their unexpected connection didn’t end with memories from the film set. Cyrus mentioned that the most surprising part was how often they laughed together. Although he initially thought they were too different, he came to realize they shared more in common than he had expected.
After the project ended, the stars didn’t stay in touch for two years. During that time, the country music star faced a very difficult period in his life. He described feeling as if life couldn’t get any harder and said it reached a point where he felt completely defeated.
At one of his lowest moments, he received a message from an unfamiliar number. The text expressed concern, saying it seemed like he was going through a rough time and reminded him that someone was in his corner offering support and friendship.
Cyrus said the message reminded him of a note Johnny Cash sent in 1992, when he was facing heavy criticism. Cash had encouraged him to stay strong, saying the good in his life outweighed the bad and that he had his support.
The Grammy Award winner said Hurley’s message brought back memories of that comforting note from Cash during one of his lowest points. After receiving the unexpected text, Cyrus replied asking who it was. The response came back — Elizabeth Hurley.
He shared how surprising it was to hear from her in that moment, describing her as the friend who had always made him laugh and whose timing was incredibly meaningful. Cyrus spoke highly of the “Austin Powers” star, calling her a remarkable person. He noted that even if their relationship had only remained a friendship, he would still have valued it deeply.
The celebrity also praised the model’s intelligence and compared her to Dolly Parton, highlighting her sharp business sense. According to Cyrus, the ability to laugh together is something he believes can help two people get through anything.
Cyrus and Hurley’s relationship, though unexpected, has unfolded through moments both public and personal. From red carpet appearances to quiet posts online, their connection has steadily grown.
Each has spoken openly about the bond they share, marked by laughter, support, and mutual respect. Despite initial doubts from the public, they continue to stand by each other — grounded in friendship and companionship.
