Coordinated Perfection: Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Master the Art of Couple Dressing at the CMAs
In a coupling that continues to captivate the cultural zeitgeist, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus arrived at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the 2025 CMA Awards in a masterclass of coordinated glamour. The pair, who have been quietly cultivating their romance for over six months, proved that sometimes the most unexpected pairings create the most compelling chemistry—both on and off the red carpet.
Hurley, the eternal embodiment of British sophistication at 60, commanded attention in her signature style: a ravishing red gown that sparkled with every calculated movement. The dress featured a daring plunging neckline that would make even the most seasoned fashion editor take note, while an artfully gathered waist released into a dramatic front slit—a design choice that balanced elegance with audacity. Metallic platform sandals elevated the ensemble quite literally, while glittering earrings provided the perfect punctuation to an already show-stopping look.
Cyrus, 64, offered the perfect counterpoint in a moody, monochromatic black ensemble that channeled Nashville’s cooler edge. His black suit, cut with fashionably wide-leg pants, paired seamlessly with a luxurious black satin shirt. The pièce de résistance? A classic black cowboy hat and sunglasses that nodded to his country music heritage while maintaining an air of contemporary mystique. Together, they created a visual dialogue of contrast and complement—red meets black, British glamour meets American country cool.
“They’re very different, but it works,” an insider close to Hurley revealed, capturing the essence of their unlikely yet undeniable connection. “They’re so cute together. It’s the kind of connection that surprises people but makes perfect sense when you spend time with them. Liz’s very happy.”
The couple’s public romance timeline reads like a modern fairy tale. They made things Instagram-official this past Easter—because what says resurrection better than new love?—before making their red carpet debut at May’s Orizzonti/Rosso exhibition in Rome, where Hurley stunned in hot pink with cape sleeves while Cyrus maintained his monochromatic aesthetic topped with a fedora. Subsequent appearances at The Inheritance Premiere in August and September’s National Television Awards, where they were joined by Hurley’s son Damian, have only solidified their status as an established couple.
In a recent conversation with The Sunday Times, Hurley offered glimpses into their shared life, describing Cyrus as “fabulous” and revealing their summer idyll at her Herefordshire estate. “He loves it,” she shared warmly. “Obviously, he loves England. The weather is nicer here in the summer than it is in Tennessee.” She noted the surprising similarities between his Tennessee property, located just outside Nashville, and the English countryside—”Probably the equivalent of Surrey,” she mused.
At the CMAs, where the couple is set to present together, their appearance represents more than just red carpet fashion—it’s a declaration that love, style, and unexpected partnerships can create something truly spectacular.
