Cyrus and Hurley Spark Romance with Rome Red Carpet Debut
If you thought Rome was just about centuries-old ruins and tourist traps, Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley begged to differ on opening night, turning the red carpet into a live action rom-com set. The duo arrived at the Rome Film Festival gala looking like they’d just stepped out of a time machine—if that machine was powered by country ballads and British wit. According to People, Cyrus rocked a tailored black tux with a sleek bolo tie, proving that cowboy chic can pass muster at an Italian hi-society bash. Because nothing screams “effortless chemistry” quite like two seasoned pros who clearly spent five hours coordinating their scarf folds. Hurley, meanwhile, channeled Old Hollywood in a figure-hugging Versace gown that left paparazzi scrambling for their specs, as noted by Page Six. As if to remind us that age is truly just a number when you’ve mastered the art of the smoldering glance. They strode down the carpet hand in hand, pausing for selfies, cheeky grins, and what looked like a public contract renewal. It’s their first official outing since dating rumors swirled in June—so yes, those suspiciously synchronized gelato runs in Rome did not go unnoticed. TMZ had earlier confirmed sightings of the pair dining al fresco at a tucked-away trattoria, where sources claim they shared a plate of spaghetti and whispered something about “future projects.” You’d almost feel sorry for the poor waiter who had to handle two megawatt smiles and one awkward napkin exchange. If you’re tallying past love stories, Cyrus divorced in 2022 after nearly three decades of marriage (The Hollywood Reporter), while Hurley famously split from her husband in 2007, making this pairing feel like a finely aged wine you didn’t see on the menu. They’ve each survived public breakups, tabloid smackdowns, and that one viral karaoke moment Cyrus probably wants you to forget. And yet, here they are, looking like they just discovered a shortcut to immortality—by holding hands under the flashing bulbs of international fame. Photographers cheered, onlookers swooned, and the Eternal City briefly forgot its own magnificence. Tune in next time when we dissect whether they’ll duet on a country-pop anthem or launch a perfume called “Roman Holiday Romance.” Until then, keep your passports ready—Rome just raised the bar on red carpet romance.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Page Six, TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter
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