Elizabeth Hurley has posted a bikini snap, which has fans praising her for being "age-defying".

The actor took to Instagram to share a slew of snaps amid the Covid-19 lockdown, which saw her wear a stripy bikini and a pair of sunglasses.

"The Great Escape," she simply captioned the post.

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"Not much to say........apart from wow!!!" commented one fan, while another corroborated: "Good lord."

"She must be a Vampire... she becomes more be every day," added another.

"You are so beautiful you have to be in your 20's right," wrote a fourth.

This comes after Hurley mourned the loss of her former partner, Steve Bing, who passed away at the age of 55 in June.

Per Sky News, the 55-year-old who co-wrote the 2003 comedy feature, Kangaroo Jack, and financed The Polar Express, which starred Tom Hanks, passed away after falling from an apartment building.

An LAPD spokesman said it was investigating a death at 10,000 Santa Monica Boulevard at around 1 pm local time on Monday on June 22nd, but did not confirm the individual's identity.

According to the publication, former US President Bill Clinton said that he loved Bing "very much".

"He had a big heart, and he was willing to do anything he could for the people and causes he believed in," Clinton continued. "I will miss him and his enthusiasm more than I can say, and I hope he's finally found peace."

Bing donated money to Clinton, and was purportedly instrumental in helping him return two American reporters from North Korea in 2009.

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Bing's publicist, Michelle Bega, told Sky News she was "overwhelmed trying to process this unbelievable and sad event".

The producer is succeeded by his two children: Damian, whose mother is British actress Liz Hurley, and Kira, born to professional tennis player Lisa Bonder.

Bing initially denied he was Damian's biological father until DNA tests proved otherwise.

18-year-old Damian has since taken to social media to share a poignant image following the passing of his father.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone that has reached out following the devastating news. I’m trying to reply to as many of you as I can, but please know I will always remember your kindness. This is a very strange and confusing time and I’m immensely grateful to be surrounded by my phenomenal family and friends," he wrote on Instagram.

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Liam Neeson has spoken candidly over the years about the heartbreaking promise he shared with his late wife, actress Natasha Richardson, before her sudden death in 2009.

Richardson, best known for her roles in The Parent Trap and Maid in Manhattan, was just 45 years old when she suffered a fatal head injury during a ski trip in Quebec, Canada. She and Neeson, now 73, had been married for 15 years and shared two sons: Micheál, now 30, and Daniel, 28.

During what was meant to be a fun family vacation, Natasha had been taking a beginner’s ski lesson at Mont Tremblant resort when she fell on a slope and hit her head. Initially, it didn’t seem serious, she even called Liam from her hotel room, per PEOPLE.

“She said, ‘Oh, darling. I’ve taken a tumble in the snow,’” Neeson recalled in a 2014 interview with 60 Minutes. “That’s how she described it.”

But within hours, her condition deteriorated rapidly. The seemingly minor fall had caused a catastrophic brain hemorrhage. By the time Neeson arrived at the hospital, Natasha had been declared brain dead and placed on life support.

The actor later revealed in an interview with Loaded Magazine that the couple had made a pact long before the accident, a pact that would ultimately guide one of the most difficult decisions of his life.

“I went in to her and told her I loved her,” he said. “I said, ‘Sweetie, you’re not coming back from this.’”

The couple had agreed that if either of them ended up in a vegetative state, they wouldn’t want to be kept alive artificially. “So when I saw her with all those tubes and machines, my immediate thought was, ‘OK, these tubes have to go. She’s gone,’” he said.

Natasha was transferred to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, where close family and friends were able to say their final goodbyes.

Since her passing, Neeson has spoken openly about his ongoing grief and how he continues to honor her memory. In a 2020 interview with Inquirer.net, he shared that he often visits her grave, located just a short walk from his home.

“I speak to her every day,” he said. “I go down there quite often, so I do talk to her as if she’s here. Not that she answers me.”

He added that he also talks to a few deceased friends from his early days in Ireland. “Is that religious? I don’t know. I was raised Catholic. But I definitely question life and death and what comes after, especially now that I’m in my 70s.”

Though more than a decade has passed, Neeson’s words continue to resonate with anyone who has experienced deep loss, and the enduring love that remains.

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Billy Ray Cyrus may be head over heels for Elizabeth Hurley, but the internet isn’t exactly buying it.

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The 63-year-old country singer marked Hurley’s 60th birthday on Tuesday with a romantic tribute that quickly stirred up backlash online, per the Daily Star. Posting a cozy photo of the couple, with Hurley sitting on his lap as they both smiled off into the distance, Billy Ray captioned it: “Happy birthday to the love of my life [sic].”

While many fans sent birthday wishes to Hurley, a significant number took issue with the grand declaration. “How you two just started dating [sic] Love of your life? What a joke,” one commenter wrote.

Another chimed in: “How many ‘loves of your life’ have you had in the last 10 years?”

Others didn’t hold back either: “You change the love of your life like your underwear,” and: “I’m sure your kids are thrilled to hear that [sic],” read two more popular responses.

Still, not everyone was cynical. A portion of the internet seemed genuinely happy for the couple, offering kind words and supportive messages, but most were skeptical, with many questioning the sincerity of the “love of my life” label.

Billy recently opened up about his relationship with Hurley during an appearance on The Ty Bentli Show, sharing how they met while filming Christmas in Paradise in 2022 on the island of Nevis. Although they shared limited screen time, Billy described a spark between them: “We just laughed, and it came at a time when I wasn’t laughing much. It was the oddest thing.”

Despite their vastly different backgrounds, Hurley a British film and fashion icon, and Cyrus a self-proclaimed “kid from Flatwoods”, he said their connection felt surprisingly natural. “I figured we were so different, but in some very strange way, we had way more in common than not,” he explained.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley only recently debuted their romance. Credit: MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images.

Though they lost touch after filming, their paths eventually crossed again, and now, according to Billy Ray, it’s love.

This isn’t Billy Ray’s first public declaration of love. He was married to Cindy Smith from 1986 to 1991, then to Tish Cyrus from 1993 until their divorce in 2022, with whom he shares five children, including Miley and Noah Cyrus. In 2023, he married Australian singer Firerose, but the marriage ended less than a year later.

Elizabeth Hurley’s romantic résumé is equally high-profile. She famously dated Hugh Grant for over a decade, and though they split in 2000, they’ve remained close friends. She had a brief relationship with Steve Bing, father of her son Damian, and later married Indian businessman Arun Nayar in 2007. That marriage ended in 2011, the same year she got engaged to Australian cricketer Shane Warne, though that engagement also fell through by 2013. She was even linked to Prince Harry, though this was likely a rumor.

Despite the backlash, neither Billy nor Elizabeth has responded to the online criticism. For now, they appear unbothered; smiling, posting, and leaning into their romance.

But if there's one thing the internet seems to agree on, it’s this: Billy Ray might want to retire the phrase “love of my life”, or at least wait a little longer before declaring it again.

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Following the heartbreaking news of Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing at the age of 39, her ex-boyfriend, X-Men star Shawn Ashmore, has shared an emotional tribute, remembering the years they spent together.

As previously reported, the Harriet the Spy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found dead by her mother early Wednesday morning at One Columbus Place, a luxury high-rise near Central Park in Manhattan, police sources confirmed to The New York Post.

Authorities arrived to find her “unconscious and unresponsive” before EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.

While her cause of death remains unknown, police have stated that it is not being treated as suspicious. The New York City medical examiner is set to determine an official ruling.

Sources have since revealed to The Post that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant, though it is unclear whether it played a role in her passing.

Shawn Ashmore's Emotional Tribute

Following Trachtenberg's death, tributes have poured in from fans and co-stars alike. One of the most emotional tributes comes from the actress' ex-boyfriend Shawn Ashmore.

They met while filming the short-lived television series The Mountain, and made many public appearances together.

Ashmore - who dated Trachtenberg from 2004 to 2006 - took to social media to express his grief.

“Incredibly sad to hear about Michelle’s passing,” he wrote. “She was an incredible person, and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly. She was loving, quirky, and would never pass up a Law & Order: SVU marathon.”

He also shared condolences to her family, adding: “My condolences to her mother Lana and sister Irene! This is an incredible loss!”

Speaking with Blackfilm about how she "met an X-Man", Trachtenberg joked at the time: "Well, I put out an ad in the classifieds. 'Wanted, superhero. I'm a damsel in distress.'"

"No, we just met, which is funny, knowing Shawn, he hates anything publicity," she added. "He's so not into that world. We met at an Oscar party and he was just like Mr. Grumpy unhappy to be out in public and I totally approached him. I was the forward one, I take full credit and actually, we've been together a year."

Ashmore joined a wave of celebrities paying tribute to Trachtenberg.

Harriet the Spy co-star Rosie O’Donnell called the news “heartbreaking,” adding: "I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped."

While Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick wrote: “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg, sending prayers.”

Fellow Buffy alum David Boreanaz added, “So very sad … horrible news. RIP and prayers to her and her family.”

Her Final Instagram Posts and Fan Tributes

Just a week before her death, on February 18, Trachtenberg posted a throwback photo of herself wearing a green dress, captioning it, “I wanted to look like naughty, #Tinkerbell.” Since the news of her passing broke, the post has been flooded with heartfelt tributes from fans.

“Rest in peace. Thank you for raising us all with your endless iconic roles,” one follower wrote. Another added, “You crafted so many characters that many of us were connected to. Thank you for sharing your life and talent with us. You’ll be missed.”

One fan shared a poignant memory, recalling meeting her at an airport 18 years ago. “You sat and talked with me for about 45 minutes when you didn’t have to while we were waiting on our flight to Chicago. I kept that picture all the way up until last year when my computer crashed and it was lost. Thanks for the conversation and the memory, Michelle.”

Prior to this final post, Trachtenberg had shared a series of throwback photos on February 17, 15, and 14, as well as a Valentine’s Day post dedicated to her partner, talent agent Jay Cohen.

On February 12, she posted a more recent selfie with the caption: “Eye of the Tiger.”

Defending Herself Against Health Speculation

In the past year, fans had expressed concern over Trachtenberg’s appearance, pointing out her apparent weight loss and a yellowish tint in her eyes. However, she was quick to shut down speculation.

“Explain to me how I look sick,” she wrote in response to a follower’s comment last January. She also reminded fans of her age, saying: “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14? I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

She later doubled down in a separate post, writing: “I have never had plastic surgery. I am happy and healthy. Check yourself, haters.”

A Talent Loved By A Whole Generation

Born in New York City on October 11, 1985, Trachtenberg began acting at just three years old. She gained early recognition in Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete before breaking out in 1996’s Harriet the Spy. She later starred as Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and played the scheming Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl.

Her film credits included EuroTrip, Ice Princess, and 17 Again.

As Hollywood mourns the loss of a beloved actress who helped shape the childhoods of a generation, questions remain about what led to her sudden passing.

While investigations continue, fans continue to flood her social media with tributes, remembering her kindness, talent, and the roles that made her an icon of the ’90s and 2000s.

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Elizabeth Hurley has opened up about filming sex scenes in her latest movie - revealing that it was made easy thanks to her her 21-year-old son being behind the camera.

Hurley, 58, had to take part in intimate scenes for her movie Strictly Confidential, which is written and directed by her son, Damien Hurley. Watch the full trailer for the film below:

The synopsis for the movie reads: "A haunted young woman finds herself drawn into a world of seduction, duplicity and betrayal as she desperately tries to uncover the mystery surrounding her best friend's suicide."

The trailer for the film features risque scenes between Hurley and actress Pear Chiravara.

Hurley candidly confessed during a joint interview with Access Hollywood that while these scenes might have been unfamiliar territory for her, she felt secure and supported with her son at the helm. "Having him there meant that I felt safe and looked after," she stated, adding: "It’s kind of liberating to work with your family."

Damian, who has also directed his mother in numerous bikini shoots, addressed the apparent controversy surrounding their professional dynamic.

"People find this really controversial," he acknowledged, emphasizing that show business has been ingrained in their lives. "It’s just not a thing, it’s part of business."

Echoing her son's sentiments, Hurley emphasized the comfort and ease she feels in Damian's presence on set. "I’m relaxed in front of him," she admitted. "He looks after me…it’s relaxing knowing someone is behind the camera who looks out for you."

Safe to say that some people have been left shocked by the collaboration, as one person wrote: "I have a bunch of questions about this, yet I don't want to know the answer to any of them. Here's one such question: Why is Elizabeth Hurley's _son_ directing his mother's sex scenes? This is extremely creepy and disturbing."

Reflecting on their collaboration, Damian expressed gratitude towards his mother on Instagram in December 2022. "I want to worship @ElizabethHurley1 who... promised me she’d be in my first feature," he wrote.

"True to her word, the minute this film was greenlit, Mama dropped everything and raced out to the beautiful Caribbean to help. Working together was a dream," Damian concluded.

Damian is Hurley's only child with her late husband Steve Bing, who tragically died by suicide in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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