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Elizabeth Hurley turned 61 years old on Wednesday.And to celebrate the Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery actress posed in a tiny yellow string bikini while holding up a tie dyed towel.The Estee Lauder spokesperson said that she was very happy with her life these days in a cheerful caption.'Happy Birthday to me!' began the beauty, who dates country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.'I used to fear that as every year passed, my life might get less exciting and I'd get more and more world weary… but I'm pleased to tell you that if you hang on in and keep your chin up, nothing could be further from the truth.;She added that she is thrilled with her life these days. 'I am LOVING my life today 🩷 I'm truly blessed and grateful to be surrounded by the most extraordinary friends and family, all of whom make my life a whole lot better and whom I love with all of my heart 🩷,' she added as she failed to name drop her boyfriend Cyrus. Elizabeth Hurley turned 61 years old on Wednesday. And to celebrate the Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery actress posed in a bikini She has worn the bottoms before while going topless in a field of wildflowersThen she thanked those who follow her. 'I'd also like to say a HUGE thank you to the best fans & followers in the world for your loyalty and kindness 🩷,' wrote the cover girl.'This year has been a helluva ride already and I can't wait to see what's next 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻.'Her boyfriend Cyrus left a cute comment to her Instagram post: 'Love love love ❤️❤️ so proud of you ❤️❤️ can’t wait for the next chapter ❤️❤️❤️.'Hurley is an English model and actress who has appeared in films like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Bedazzled. She's also known for her roles in Samson and Delilah (1996) and Method (2004). Hurley has also made brief appearances in TV shows like Gossip Girl and The Royals. Her boyfriend Cyrus left a cute comment to her Instagram post: 'Love love love ❤️❤️ so proud of you ❤️❤️ can’t wait for the next chapter ❤️❤️❤️.' Seen in NovemberBeyond acting, Hurley has produced movies like Extreme Measures and Mickey Blue Eyes. She started dating Billy Ray Cyrus in 2025 after being friends for many years. They went Instagram official in 2025.Also on Wednesday, Cyrus landed on the cover of People magazine.He said that after divorcing musician Firerose in 2024 he was forced to face long‑standing patterns he'd been stuck in.He admitted: 'Sometimes change is scary, and I'll keep doing the wrong thing for a long time because I'm scared of change.'But when I finally do get the courage up to commit in my mind and say, "I'm going to do this," then that's the way it is. No looking back. I think that's maybe sometimes good for everyone — to just let go.' Hurley with Cyrus and her son Damian Hurley during the NTA's 2025 in September in LondonThe emotional crash left him feeling stripped down and exposed. He said: 'When you're completely on the bottom, that is the only way to go - up.'That rock‑bottom moment forced him to reassess everything, especially his relationship with his children. Cyrus is dad to Miley, Braison and Noah, adopted Tish's older children Brandi and Trace, and also has a son, Christopher. He says repairing those bonds has been one of the most meaningful parts of his comeback.Now, he says he's finally finding peace again. Cyrus quipped that he's 'never going to be parent of the year,' but that doesn't stop him being proud of his brood.He said: 'Life is a series of adjustments, and I think my family always knew that. We've all been through a lot, and we've seen a lot. Whatever happened is in the rearview mirror.'The past is over and done. The future is what we have, and we got to look forward.'Cyrus is gearing up for a major comeback with The Hill, his first full studio album in more than 10 years, arriving June 16. The record takes its name from a rise on his Nashville property where his late mother, Ruthie, is buried - a quiet spot he's returned to again and again during the hardest chapters of his life.
