Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus happy despite distance

Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley has opened up about the success of her long-distance relationship with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, describing a shared love of rural life that bridges the Atlantic divide. In an interview published on July 22, 2026, the 61-year-old British star explained that she and Cyrus, 64, are navigating the geographical challenges of her living in Hertfordshire, England, and his long-term residence in Tennessee.

"We're very happy together," Hurley said. "We're really enjoying trying to get this balance between America and the UK." She emphasized that their mutual preference for a quiet, country lifestyle is a cornerstone of their bond. "The good thing is that he's very country where he is in Tennessee. 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."

Instead, Hurley said their "happy place" is "being at home in the country, and snuggling up, and doing a lot of things with nature." She expressed amusement at the perception others might have, noting, "Nobody would look at either of us and think that's who we were, but we are. And I love it. I love gardening. He loves being...