***Elizabeth Jane Hurley is a successful English actress and model, best known for her appearances as Vanessa Kensington in the comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and the Devil in the 2000 version of Bedazzled.
Elizabeth Hurley also gained acclaim for her television roles, including Queen Helena in the E! original series The Royals and Morgan le Fay in Marvel’s Runaways.
Elizabeth’s Profile
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Elizabeth Jane Hurley |
| Stage Name | Elizabeth Hurley |
| Born | 10-Jun-65 |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Birthplace | Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | English actress and model |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Parents | Angela Mary Hurley and Roy Leonard Hurley |
| Siblings | Kate Hurley and Michael James Hurley |
| Spouse | Arun Nayar (m. 2007–2011) |
| Partners | Hugh Grant (1987–2000), Shane Warne (2011–2013) |
| Children | Damian Hurley |
| Relationship | Single |
| Net Worth | ***$50 million |
Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Hurley was born on June 10, 1965, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, to teacher Angela Mary Hurley and major Roy Leonard Hurley of the Royal Army Educational Corps. She has two siblings, an elder sister, Kate Hurley, and a younger brother, Michael James Hurley.
Hurley went to nearby schools such Kempshott Infant School, Kempshott Junior School, and Harriet Costello School. She completed A-levels in English, Sociology, and Psychology in 1983. Later, she studied dance and drama at the London Studio Centre, hoping to become a professional dancer. She is of English and Irish origin and follows Christianity.
Career
Elizabeth Hurley started her acting career in the 1980s, with the anthology film Aria (1987). She rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s, appearing in films such as Passenger 57, EDtv, Bedazzled, and Serving Sara. Her part in Austin Powers: worldwide Man of Mystery (1997) helped her gain worldwide recognition.
In addition to performing, Hurley co-founded Simian Films with Hugh Grant, which produced films such as Extreme Measures (1996) and Mickey Blue Eyes (1999).
Hurley has been a spokesmodel for Estée Lauder since 1995. She has also started her own beachwear label, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, and produced collections for others such as Mango. In 2024, Maxim magazine named her the “Sexiest Woman in the World”.
“Her most recent efforts include producing and appearing in Strictly Confidential, a 2024 film written and directed by her son Damian Hurley.”
Social Media Handles
Instagram: @elizabethhurley1
Facebook: Elizabeth Hurley
Twitter: @ElizabethHurley
Personal Life
Elizabeth Hurley has been in a few high-profile partnerships. She was married to businessman Arun Nayar from 2007 to 2011, and then engaged to cricketer Shane Warne from 2011 to 2013. Her longest relationship was with actor Hugh Grant (1987-2000), and they are now close friends. Hurley has a son, Damian Hurley, with the late Steve Bing.
Currently single, Hurley remains active in her career and philanthropy, particularly in breast cancer awareness campaigns.
Filmographies
***Movies
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- Bedazzled (2000)
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
- Serving Sara (2002)
- Passenger 57 (1992)
- The Piper (2023)
- Father Christmas Is Back (2021)
- My Favorite Martian (1999)
- Wonder Woman (2009)
- The Weight of Water (2002)
- Samson and Delilah (1996)
- Kill Cruise (1990)
- Then Came You (2020)
- Sharpe’s Enemy (1994)
- Double Whammy (1991)
***Television World
- The Royals (2015–2018)
- Runaways (2019)
- Gossip Girl (2011)
- The Tomorrow People (2014)
- An Elephant’s Journey (2017)
- Viktor (2014)
- Welcome to Georgia (2021)
Net Worth
Elizabeth Hurley net worth is predicted to be $50 million as of 2024. Her fortune stems from her acting and modeling jobs, commercial endorsements (particularly with Estée Lauder), and her beachwear label, Elizabeth Hurley Beach.
