Dolly Parton often minds her business, but for Billy Ray Cyrus, there is an exception. As he begins a whirlwind romance with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, Dolly cannot help but worry that her old friend may be heading for heartbreak. Their unexpected relationship has drawn plenty of attention since the duo reconnected.
Cyrus and Hurley first met while filming Christmas in Paradise in 2022, and recently, their love became public and more serious. During Easter, the couple shared lovely photos on social media, joining the celebration and quietly announcing their romantic affair.
Dolly Parton’s concern for Billy Ray Cyrus
Dolly Parton has long shared an enviable bond with Billy Ray Cyrus. Both have been friends for decades, from their country music tours in the early ’90s to her special role as godmother to his daughter Miley. But now, she is concerned about her friend’s marital relationship and emotional health. According to insiders, Dolly sees this new romance as a potential trouble because of Elizabeth Hurley’s glamorous past and high-profile relationships. The Jolene star worries Hurley is unsuitable for Cyrus, who has also had three failed marriages, the most recent being a brief union with Australian singer Firerose.
Hurley had a longtime relationship with Hugh Grant, a marriage to entrepreneur Arun Nayar, and has a son with the late financier Steve Bing. With these, Dolly thinks Hurley may move on quickly when the spark with Billy Ray Cyrus also fades. “Liz tends to get infatuated and bored pretty quickly. She can be ruthless, and Dolly’s worried.” A source shared.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley’s relationship
Those close to Dolly Parton say she fears Billy Ray is idealizing Hurley, swept up in her elegance and charisma. He recently praised Hurley’s intelligence and likened her to Dolly herself, showing how smitten he is and why Dolly has a reason to worry.
Dolly feels that Billy Ray may be stepping into something that looks exciting but could turn painful. Friends say the 9 to 5 star is trying to tread carefully, not wanting to interfere, but she cannot ignore the feeling that this romance may come at a cost.