In a stunning reveal, musician Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, has opened up about his unexpected relationship with actress Elizabeth Hurley, 59, which took social media by storm. How did this fascinating duo come to be?

Cyrus shared the intriguing backstory on the podcast The Ty Bentli Show, recounting their first encounter while filming the 2022 movie, *Christmas In Paradise*. "We didn't have many scenes together, but during the few we did, there was undeniable chemistry. We just cracked up, and at that point in my life, I really needed a good laugh," Cyrus explained.

Despite their undeniable connection, life took them on separate paths, and they didn't speak for nearly two years after filming. Then, the unexpected happened. After his public split from ex-wife Tish Cyrus, Elizabeth reached out to Cyrus during one of his toughest times.

Reflecting on that moment, he said, "I was at my lowest point, feeling like I couldn’t sink any further. Just when I thought things couldn't get worse, a friend texted me. I didn’t recognize the number at first, and when I messaged back asking who it was, I found out it was Elizabeth Hurley! Of all people, it was her reaching out when I needed it most."

Their connection flourished from that point on. Cyrus praised Hurley, saying, "She’s impressively brilliant and reminds me a lot of Dolly Parton! A savvy businesswoman with a wonderful sense of humor! If we were just friends for the rest of our lives, I wouldn’t change a thing."

The pair is stronger than ever, with Cyrus convinced they can face any obstacle together. "If you can laugh together, you can overcome anything," he concluded. Who knew laughter was the key to rekindling romance?