Despite an early spark, they lost touch for nearly two years. When Hurley reached out during a difficult time in Cyrus’ life, they reconnected, and their relationship turned romantic.In April 2025, they posted a joint photo on Instagram of Cyrus kissing Hurley on the cheek and wished their followers a happy Easter in the caption.

Billy Ray went public with his relationship with Hurley on Easter Sunday. Their debut as a couple came just months after he finalized his divorce from his second wife, Firerose, in August 2024, according to People.

Billy Ray Cyrus is feeling super happy now that he’s landed Elizabeth Hurley as his new girlfriend and a source exclusively tells In Touch Weekly that he’s desperate to end the bad blood with various members of his family – starting with ex-wife Tish Cyrus-Purcell and eldest daughter Miley Cyrus.