Elizabeth Hurley described her experience meeting Miley Cyrus while dating the singer's father, Billy Ray Cyrus [1].

The interaction highlights the blending of two high-profile celebrity circles and the public nature of the couple's relationship. Because the pairing of Hurley and the country music star drew significant media attention, the dynamics between Hurley and the Cyrus children have become a point of public interest.

Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus went Instagram-official regarding their relationship in April 2026 [2]. The couple later made a public appearance together in London on June 22, 2026, to attend a film screening for Miley Cyrus [3].

Speaking about the introduction, Hurley said that her positive opinion of the singer predated the relationship. "I was going to like Miley even before I started dating Billy Ray," Hurley said [4].

Miley Cyrus also commented on her father's new relationship. "It’s cool to see my dad happy and meeting new people," Cyrus said [5].

Hurley provided further details about the meeting a little over one year after the couple first announced their relationship on social media [1]. The timing of these reflections suggests a period of adjustment as the couple integrated their respective families, and professional lives.

The actress said that her desire to meet the children was a natural progression of her relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus [1]. By sharing these details, Hurley has provided a glimpse into the private interactions of a partnership that has remained under intense scrutiny since its public debut in 2026 [2].

“"I was going to like Miley even before I started dating Billy Ray."”

The public acknowledgement of a positive relationship between Elizabeth Hurley and Miley Cyrus serves to stabilize the narrative surrounding the couple's romance. In the celebrity ecosystem, the approval of children often signals the longevity and seriousness of a partnership, potentially transitioning the relationship from a tabloid curiosity to a more permanent family fixture.