Elizabeth Hurley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elizabeth Hurley
Hurley in 2017
Born	Elizabeth Jane Hurley (1965-06-10) 10 June 1965 (age 60) Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Alma mater	London Studio Centre
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	1987–present
Spouse(s)	Arun Nayar ​ ​ (m. 2007; div. 2011)​
Partner(s)	Hugh Grant (1987–2000) Shane Warne (2011–2013) Clayton Ferch (2015-Present)
Children	Damian Hurley
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Elizabeth Jane Hurley (born 10 June 1965) is an English actress and model. She is well-known for her movie roles. These include playing Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). She also played the Devil in Bedazzled (2000).

On TV, Hurley starred in The Royals (2015–2018). She also played Morgan le Fay in Runaways (2019). This show was based on Marvel Comics. She also appeared as Diana Payne in Gossip Girl (2011). Her first big movie role was in Passenger 57 (1992).

In 1994, Hurley became famous for wearing a special black Versace dress. She wore it to a movie premiere in London. Since 1995, Hurley has worked with the beauty company Estée Lauder. She models their products, especially perfumes. Hurley also has her own line of beachwear.

Early life and education

Elizabeth Hurley was born on 10 June 1965. Her birthplace was Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Her mother, Angela Mary, was a teacher. Her father, Roy Leonard Hurley, was a major in the army. Elizabeth has an older sister, Kathleen, and a younger brother, Michael.

When she was a teenager, Elizabeth went to Harriet Costello School. She was interested in punk fashion. She dyed her hair pink and pierced her nose. She wanted to be a dancer and took ballet classes. After school, she studied dance and theatre at the London Studio Centre.

Career highlights

Film roles

Hurley's first movie was Aria in 1987. She later appeared in movies like Passenger 57 and EDtv. She also starred in Bedazzled and Serving Sara. In 1997, she was in the spy comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. She worked with actor Mike Myers in this film.

In 1994, Hurley became a producer for Simian Films. This company was started by Hugh Grant. She helped produce movies like Extreme Measures (1996) and Mickey Blue Eyes (1999). In 2024, Hurley acted in and produced Strictly Confidential. Her son, Damian, wrote and directed this film.

Television appearances

Hurley at the launch of Estee Lauder's new fragrance, Sensuous, in July 2008

In 1988, Hurley had a small role in the TV show Inspector Morse. She also played Rosie Japhet in Rumpole of the Bailey. Later that year, she starred in the TV drama Christabel. In 2006, she hosted the British reality show Project Catwalk.

In 2011, Hurley filmed a TV pilot for Wonder Woman. She played the villain Veronica Cale. The show was not picked up by the network. In July 2011, she joined the show Gossip Girl for its fifth season. She played Diana Payne, a powerful media boss.

In 2013, Hurley was cast in The Royals. This show aired in 2015. She played Queen Helena, the leader of a made-up British Royal Family. In 2019, Hurley played the Marvel Comics villain Morgan le Fay. This was in the last season of the show Runaways. In 2021, she was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

Fashion career

Hurley with fashion designer Valentino Garavani at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival

In 1995, Elizabeth Hurley became a spokesperson for Estée Lauder. She was 29 years old when she got her first modeling job with them. She has been in ads for their perfumes like 'Pleasures' and 'Sensuous'. She also appeared in campaigns for other beauty products. She still works with Estée Lauder today.

Hurley has also modeled for other brands. These include Saloni, Jordache, and Monsoon. She has been on the cover of British Vogue three times. She is signed with TESS Management in London.

In 2005, Hurley launched her own beachwear line called Elizabeth Hurley Beach. It was sold in stores like Harrods in the UK. In 2008, she designed a collection of swimsuits for the Spanish brand Mango.

Charity work

Hurley is very active in charity work. She supports Estée Lauder's campaign for breast cancer awareness. Her grandmother died from breast cancer. The company even made an "Elizabeth Pink" lipstick. Sales from this lipstick help the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

She also supports The Prince's Trust. This charity helps young people. She helped with their Fashion Rocks event in 2003. She also helped launch a cooking program for young people in 2004. Hurley has helped raise money for other charities too. These include End Hunger Network and ARK children's charity. She also supports the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre.

Hurley is a patron of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She also supports the City Veterans Network. This charity helps former members of the Armed Forces find jobs and support.

Personal life

Hurley with her then-husband Arun Nayar at the Ampney Crucis Village Fete in 2008

Elizabeth Hurley met actor Hugh Grant in 1987. They were working on a Spanish movie together. They were a famous couple for many years. In 1994, Hurley gained a lot of media attention. This was when she wore a special black Versace dress to a movie premiere. After 13 years, Hurley and Grant announced they had broken up in 2000.

On 4 April 2002, Hurley had a son named Damian Charles Hurley. Hugh Grant is one of Damian's godfathers. Hurley is also a godmother to other famous children.

In late 2002, Hurley started dating Indian businessman Arun Nayar. They got married in 2007. Hurley lived on a large organic farm in England with her son and husband. In December 2010, Hurley announced that she and Nayar had separated. Their divorce was finalized in June 2011.

Hurley with then-fiancé Shane Warne in 2012

In late 2011, Hurley became engaged to Shane Warne. He was a famous Australian cricketer. In 2012, they bought a large home together in England. In December 2013, they decided to split up. Shane Warne passed away in 2022. Hurley shared a tribute to him.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

• The Cherry Orchard – A Jubilee (Russian & Soviet Arts Festival)
• The Man Most Likely To (Middle East tour)

See also

In Spanish: Elizabeth Hurley para niños