“Wait….what?” - Melissa Gilbert and more stars react to Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus relationship debut

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus went public with their relationship on Instagram on Easter Sunday. In a joint post that surprised fans and celebrities, such as Melissa Gilbert. The British actress and the American country singer posed affectionately up on a farm’s fence with Cyrus in green bunny ears, planting a kiss on Hurley’s cheek.

A simple caption of “Happy Easter” was enough to set off a storm of speculation and reaction on social media. The unexpected pairing shocked many, including fellow celebrities. Actress Melissa Gilbert wrote in the comments, saying:

"Wait….what?"

Although this was the first time the pair confirmed their romance publicly, some fans, according to US Weekly, were already speculating after Hurley had tagged Cyrus in a previous Instagram post from the Maldives back on April 9.

Among others reacting to the post was Hurley’s son, Damian Hurley, who commented with celebratory emojis. At the same time, fashion stylist and brand consultant Ann Caruso wished the couple and called Cyrus Billy Ray bunny.

Actress Hallie Rose dubbed the couple, saying, "the couple we didn’t know we needed." Trinny Woodall, the founder of Trinny London, also positively chimed in, wishing Hurley a happy Easter and saying she hoped the actress was enjoying her time away.

The legendary make-up artist and blogger Sandy Linter also commented on the post, writing, “Mystery Bunny,” which was again a mention of Cyrus wearing bunny ears.

A look into Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley’s dating history and Melissa Gilbert’s opinion on getting old in Hollywood

Hurley’s history of high-profile romances includes relationships with both Hugh Grant and the late Shane Warne, while she also married Indian businessman Arun Nayar from 2008 to 2010.

On the other hand, Billy Ray Cyrus has had many marital relationships. The country star was married three times, most notably with Tish Cyrus, with whom he shares five children, including pop icon Miley Cyrus. His last marriage to Firerose only lasted for seven months and ended in 2024.

Melissa Gilbert, who most people remember from Little House on the Prairie, recently revealed the reason she has decided to leave Hollywood behind.

Gilbert told Page Six in an interview that the entertainment industry’s obsession with youth made for a tough place to grow old. She condemned the label “anti-aging,” saying it amounts to fearing death.

"I just didn’t feel like that was a safe place for me to age. It’s so anti-aging, which is one of my least favorite expressions in the world... Anti-aging means dead." She said.

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Melissa Gilbert, now living in Manhattan, also explained how she reached 60 and acquired a new sense of self-worth and appreciation. With her age, she said that she is more at peace and self-assured than ever.

"I love the age I am right now. Sixty has been the most incredible year, just to look back on all the things I’ve done and to know that I’ve earned my opinions, I have value, I am wise."

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