Few celebrity love stories have captivated fans’ interest and fascination. For instance, Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley’s fairytale romance. This legendary power couple from the late 1990s is still imprinted in our minds as a picture of style, charm, and enduring love.
While their romantic relationships have been rocky, their friendship has remained steadfast. They met in 1987 while making Remando Al Viento. Then they dated for more than ten years before splitting up in 2000. The two often appeared on red carpets, and media outlets and fans eagerly followed their antics. But they ended their relationship after thirteen years of dating.
Although their relationship as lovers may not have worked out, the former couple have been able to stay close.
Even though the actor and the model were unable to maintain their relationship as a couple, they talked about how they managed to do so as friends.
On multiple occasions, both have discussed their perspectives on how their relationship changed after their split.
How Long Did Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley Remain Lovers?
The romance between Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley began in 1987. They first connected while working on the Spanish film, Rowing with the Wind aka Remando al viento. Both were aspiring actors at that time, but neither had reached the pinnacle of fame.
As their relationship progressed, the two established themselves as one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. Both gained a lot of fan acclaim, but The Gentlemen actor in particular established himself as a dependable character in love comedies like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Nine Months.
Grant, however, made headlines in the summer of 1995 when he was discovered with a prostitute. As per reports, the English actor admitted his guilt in the incident. In the days that followed, he appeared on talk shows to make his admission of guilt.
In any case, it appeared that the incident damaged Grant and Hurley’s relationship. After 13 years together, they dated for another five years before splitting up in 2000.
Hugh Grant’s Comment On His Bond With Elizabeth Hurley
After their split, both Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley moved on to date different people.
Hurley gave birth to her one and only child, a son (Damian Charles Hurley) in 2002 while she was still married to businessman, Steve Bing.
Bing and Hurley were never married, but The Royals star later tied the knot with Arun Nayar (textile heir) in 2007. Prior to divorcing in 2011, they had only been married for four years.
Meanwhile, Hurley and Grant have maintained a strong friendship over the years. The actress-model reportedly even asked the Wonka actor to serve as Damien’s godfather.
And, Grant, who was close to Damien (now 21), accepted the honor.
The Love Actually star was honest about his ongoing friendship with his ex-girlfriend in 2018. According to the Daily Mail, he and Hurley were still like “brother and sister“.
The actor stated:
“I think it’s partly because we went from zero to somewhere together, and we went through terrible years in the beginning when neither of us had any work, living in a tiny flat. It was quite bonding.”
For the unversed, currently married to Anna Elisabet Eberstein, the Notting Hill actor is a father of five children.
However, he is well-known for keeping his children out of the spotlight.
Source- Daily Mail
