Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus has reportedly popped the question to British actress Elizabeth Hurley after more than a year of dating, according to Page Six, which published the engagement report on October 16, 2026. The 65-year-old singer is said to have proposed to the 61-year-old actress in recent days, capping a romance that has moved steadily from reunion to full-blown relationship. Crucially, neither Cyrus nor Hurley has publicly confirmed the engagement - the news remains a report rather than an official announcement.
The story had been building all week. Hurley set social media buzzing earlier in the week with an Instagram post from the set of The 'Burbs, in which she flaunted a massive diamond ring on her left hand - prompting a source to tell Page Six, "I hardly think this ring is a prop." Then, on October 15, Cyrus shared an Instagram message that ended with the loaded line "Kinda has a ring to it," a post that Hurley's son Damian was quick to like. Fans needed no further encouragement to connect the dots.
The Engagement Announcement
According to reports in Page Six, Cyrus's proposal marks the next step in a relationship that went public only last year. The outlet cites sources close to the couple, with one insider insisting that Hurley's diamond is no set dressing: "I hardly think this ring is a prop." The report offers no details on wedding plans and stops short of confirming an official engagement - and both camps have stayed silent so far. As with every claim in this story, it is important to stress that the engagement has not been confirmed by either party and remains according to reports alone.
For more Hollywood wedding news, see how Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer's Hawaii wedding.
How They Met
Cyrus and Hurley's reported romance traces back to the set of the 2022 holiday film Christmas in Paradise, which the pair filmed together, according to entertainment reports.
The two reportedly reconnected in early 2025, and Cyrus went public with the relationship that spring, sharing a photo with Hurley on Instagram that sent fans and the press into overdrive. Hurley's son Damian was quick to like Cyrus's Instagram post, according to the same report.
Marriage History and Family Context
If the reported engagement becomes official, it would be the fourth trip down the aisle for Cyrus. The 65-year-old country star has been married three times before, most recently to singer Firerose, from whom he split in 2024, according to reports. He is also the father of pop superstar Miley Cyrus — you can read her full biography here.
The Cyrus family has stayed in the headlines this year: Miley's latest album plunge from No. 1 to No. 157 set an unwanted Billboard 200 record — read the full story here.
Family friend Dolly Parton, who is Miley's godmother, has also been in the news with her emotional CMA video message.
Hurley, 61, has had her own high-profile love life. The British actress was previously married to businessman Arun Nayar and was later engaged to the late cricket legend Shane Warne, according to reports.
Watch the Official Video
While wedding bells may reportedly be ringing for Billy Ray, revisit the song that made him a global star — the official music video for “Achy Breaky Heart,” courtesy of BillyRayCyrusVEVO:
FAQs
Are Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley really engaged?
According to a Page Six report published on October 16, 2026, Cyrus has popped the question after more than a year of dating. However, neither Cyrus nor Hurley has publicly confirmed the engagement, so it remains a report rather than an official announcement.
How did Billy Ray Cyrus propose to Elizabeth Hurley?
The report offers no details on the proposal itself. Speculation had been building all week: Hurley set social media buzzing with a photo from the set of The 'Burbs in which she flaunted a massive diamond ring, and Cyrus later shared an Instagram message ending with the loaded line “Kinda has a ring to it.”
How did Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley meet?
The pair reportedly met on the set of the 2022 holiday film Christmas in Paradise and reconnected in early 2025 before going public with their relationship that spring, according to reports.
Have Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley been married before?
Yes, according to reports. Cyrus has been married three times before, most recently to singer Firerose, while Hurley was previously married to businessman Arun Nayar and was later engaged to the late Shane Warne.
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