Elizabeth Hurley's latest squeeze Billy Ray Cyrus is trumped by ex Arun Nayar's huge net worth and special bond with Hugh Grant so is he likely to leave her with an Achy Breaky Heart?

Daily Mail​

21-04-2025

and Billy Ray Cyrus stunned fans on Sunday, as they appeared to debut their romance with a steamy Easter snap.
The actress, 59, took to Instagram to share a photo of her cosied up to the Achy Breaky Heart singer, 63, as he leaned in for a kiss.
The PDA-filled post sent tongues wagging and social media immediately blew up with hilarious reactions to the unexpected pairing.
Both Elizabeth and Billy Ray have had their fair share of headline-hitting romances in the past and several famous exes.
Here, MailOnline takes a look at Elizabeth's ex-partners over the past few decades - in Top Trumps style.
Hugh Grant
Liz's most famous relationship was with Hugh Grant, 64, who she dated for 13 years and still counts as one of her 'extremely good friends'.
The former couple met in 1987 on the set of Remando Al Viento and became one of the top celebrity hot couples of their time, dating throughout his meteoric rise to fame.
She remained with Hugh - who had a net worth of $150million - despite him cheating on her and being arrested for 'lewd conduct' in public in 1995, after he was caught getting oral sex in a car from Hollywood prostitute Divine Brown.
They eventually split in 2000, but have stayed close in the 25 years since, with the actor being the godfather to her only child.
Reflecting on their relationship to the Mail's You Magazine in 2016, Liz explained: 'When we met, I was 21 and he was 26, and we stayed together until I was 34.
'In that time a lot happened to us, both in the industry and in our personal lives. You can't annihilate that sort of bond.
'He will be my best friend for life. You can create fabulous new relationships but it will never be quite the same as that one.
'And Damian loves him very much. All my proper boyfriends, fiancés or husbands become my best friends and they all still are.'
While in 2020, she admitted that she and Hugh continue to speak to each other nearly every day and he is still her 'go-to person' when she needs career advice.
The following year, Liz told People Magazine : 'I'm still extremely good friends with Hugh, you know, we went through so much together.
'But I've been thinking, one of the most important things to keep good relations with your exes is to have a lot of respect for their current life.
'We haven't been romantically involved for 20 years, I think, even though we have such a strong friendship, but we're always very aware that there are other people in our lives.
'There's partners, there's children. You can't just, sort of, live in a lovely, rosy, mist of the past. You have to move with the times and be very respectful of the present, which we are.'
Steve Bing
Shortly after their split, Liz went on to date multimillionaire Steve Bing for 18 months and fell pregnant with their son Damian, before their split in early 2002.
During the pregnancy, Steve said he was uncertain that baby was his but insisted: 'If indeed I am the father, I will be an extremely involved and responsible parent.'
The disputed paternity became a major media sensation until June 2002 when it was announced that a DNA test proved Steve was the father.
That year, Steve offered to set up a trust fund for Damian but Liz insisted that his 'financial help' was 'not wanted or welcome'.
His grandfather was the iconic New York City real estate magnate Leo Bing who reportedly left him a $600 million fortune in 1983.
Steve tragically took his own life in June 2020 at the age of 55 by jumping to his death from his 27th floor Los Angeles apartment. His net worth was $300,000 at the time of his death.
Following his sad death, Liz voiced her grief and revealed that she and Steve had 'become close again' during the last year of his life, with their last conversation on Damian's 18th birthday.
In a tribute on Twitter, she wrote: 'I'm saddened beyond belief that Steve is no longer with us. Our time together was very happy & although there were some tough times, the memories of a sweet, kind man are what matter.
'We became close again in the last year & last spoke on our son's 18th. This is devastating news.'
Arun Nayar
Liz began dating multimillionaire Arun Nayar, 60, who is worth $200million, in late 2002 after being introduced by London-based financier Alessandro Tome.
They went on to tie the knot in two lavish ceremonies held in 2007 spanning two continents, with a civil service in an English castle and then a traditional Hindu ceremony in India.
The actress and the textile heir eventually divorced in 2011, but have remained good friends ever since, often appearing at public events together.
During a previous interview with the Daily Mail's YOU magazine in 2018, Liz said: 'My husband and I had the most amicable divorce in the world and my lawyer said it was the cheapest case she'd ever handled because neither of us wanted anything.'
While she explained that while Arun is not Damian's biological father, she always considered him to be his dad as they got married when Damian was five.
She insisted: 'Arun is Damian's daddy and a very good one too, they see each other a lot.
'Damian and Arun go on trips together. Arun goes to his school rugby matches and he comes to see us at Christmas and so on.'
Shane Warne
Liz began a romance with Australian cricket star Shane Warne in 2010, with the pair going on to get engaged the following year, before eventually splitting in 2013.
Like many of her previous exes, Liz and Shane stayed good friends despite their split, and he branded their relationship as the 'happiest time of his life', confessing he was upset that things between them didn't work out.
In 2018, he said: 'Who knows what the future holds. There's a difference between in love with someone and loving someone. I'll always love Elizabeth but I don't think we'll ever get back together.
'When we were together we both had a great time. Unfortunately it didn't work out. It wasn't something that she or I did wrong, it just fizzled out.
'We're still great friends, we still stay in touch, we're good for each other and our kids get along great.'
He added: 'I was more in love with Elizabeth than I'd realised I could be. I miss the love we had. My years with Elizabeth were the happiest of my life.'
The cricketer tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 52 on March 4, 2022, while staying at a luxury villa on the Thailand holiday island of Koh Samui. His net worth was around $50million when he died.
Last year, Elizabeth reflected on the emotional toll of losing Shane for both her and Damian - who shared a strong bond with the late cricket legend.
Speaking to The Telegraph in April, she admitted: 'We have suffered loss. It was appalling losing Shane; it was a terrible thing. And it's a sadness, you know, that stays with you a long time.
'I know as we get older we're going to experience more and more loss, but Damian as a young man has experienced probably more than most and I think it does affect you. I think it affects his writing and it does affect him as an artist.'
She has maintained a strong relationship with her former fiancée's children, Brooke, Jackson and Summer, while Damian also has a strong bond with Shane's kids.
Elizabeth is thought to have been single since her relationship with Shane fizzled out in 2013 and has confirmed no romances since.
In February 2020 she admitted she would be interested in a relationship, but did not think she would ever want to get married again.
She told Tatler: 'I'd definitely be open to the idea of being loved, loving someone, having someone fantastic in my life and sharing it.
'I don't know if marriage comes into that to be honest, because I'm not going to have more children, and I don't need anyone to pay my bills or give me a roof over my head. But I would like someone for companionship, fun.'
Billy Ray Cyrus
Elizabeth and Billy Ray Cyrus shocked fans by revealing their new romance in a social media post.
The Bedazzled bombshell appeared to confirm the unexpected relationship on Easter Sunday by going Instagram official with a steamy social media post;
In the picture, Hurley couldn't keep the smile off her face as she leant in for a kiss with the Achy Breaky Heart crooner, who gave her a peck on the cheek.
The couple even appeared to have coordinated their outfits as Hurley looked stylish in a plaid shirt, cowboy hat, and faded jeans as she leaned against a rustic fence while Billy Ray, dressed in full Western gear and a pair of floppy bunny ears.
While the duo didn't include a caption spelling things out with Hurley only writing 'Happy Easter', the photo spoke for itself and marked their first public display as a couple.
Elizabeth's son Damian appeared to give their union his seal of approval as he dropped a heart and clapping emoji in the comments section.
While it is not clear when the couple started dating, they have known each other for a number of years, having both starred in 2022's Christmas in Paradise.