Elizabeth Jane Hurley, known professionally as Liz Hurley, was born on June 10, 1965, in Basingstoke, England. Her mother worked as a teacher at Kempshott Junior School, while her father served as a major in the British Army's Educational Corps. As a child, Hurley took ballet lessons and later attended Harriet Costello School, laying the foundation for her future career in the arts.
Hurley gained widespread recognition for her role as Vanessa Kensington in the 1997 comedy film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, starring Mike Myers. The film marked a significant turning point in her acting career and introduced her to international audiences.
In 1995, at the age of 29, Hurley was introduced as a spokesmodel for Estée Lauder—a notable start to her modeling career. Despite having no formal modeling experience at the time, she quickly became a prominent face for the brand. Although she was replaced as the primary face of Estée Lauder in 2001, she continues to work with the company under contract, representing various product lines.
Liz Hurley has appeared on the cover of British Vogue three times, further cementing her status as a fashion icon. In addition to her modeling work, she launched her own beachwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, which debuted at Harrods in London. She continues to actively model and promote her designs each summer.
Hurley was famously in a long-term relationship with actor Hugh Grant. The relationship garnered significant media attention but later ended following an incident involving Grant. In April 2002, she gave birth to her son, Damian Charles Hurley, fathered by American businessman Steve Bing. The paternity was confirmed through legal proceedings.
In 2007, Hurley married Indian textile heir Arun Nayar in a high-profile ceremony. The couple filed for divorce in 2011, citing Nayar’s unreasonable behavior as the cause of the separation.
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
