Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus lead the best-dressed stars in first public appearance after 5 months at the Olivier Awards


The 2026 Olivier Awards took place at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday and was hosted by comedian and The Traitors star Nick Mohammed


Abby Allen
Abby AllenTV writer
Updated: April 12, 2026
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Elizabeth Hurley and shared an Easter post stepped out for their first public appearance in five months at the Olivier Awards on Sunday.

The couple, whose last public outing was at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville in November, were spotted holding hands as they made their way along the red carpet and into London's Royal Albert Hall, joined by Elizabeth's son, Damian, 24.

Damian Hurley, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus attend The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard at the Royal Albert Hall on April 12, 2026 in London, England© Getty Images
Damian Hurley, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus attend The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard at the Royal Albert Hall on April 12, 2026 in London, England

Mother and son coordinated in white ensembles. Elizabeth wore a stunning dress cinched at the waist with a plunging neckline, while Damian donned a silk trouser suit with a cross necklace.

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Meanwhile, Billy opted for an all-black look, complete with a scarf, layered necklaces and his signature black sunglasses.

WATCH: Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus greet Best Quality Designer Handbag at the Oliviers 2026

Split rumours

Rumours began to circulate that the couple may have parted ways after Elizabeth hadn't shared any images of Billy on her Instagram grid since December 2025.

However, the actress put those whispers to rest when she shared an Easter post showing the pair happily enjoying a sun-filled day feeding a lamb on her country estate. "Happy Easter" the caption read, with the couple donning huge grins to the camera. 

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Other famous stars at the Olivier Awards

The loved-up couple weren't the only celebrities to step out on the red carpet. The Oliviers, one of the biggest nights in theatre, celebrates talent from across the industry, with this year marking a special 50th anniversary ceremony featuring performances from some of the biggest shows.

Hosted by comedian and The Traitors star Nick Mohammed, this year's nominees include Evita, Into the Woods, Paddington: The Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, Shucked, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Wicked.

Keep scrolling to see all the best-dressed stars, including Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rosamund Pike, Emilia Fox, Adjoa Andoh and Rachel Zegler.

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Rosamund Pike© Getty Images

Rosamund Pike

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Cate Blanchett© Getty Images

Cate Blanchett

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Monica Barbaro© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Monica Barbaro

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Adjoa Andoh© Getty Images

Adjoa Andoh

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Rachel Zegler© Getty Images

Rachel Zegler

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Emilia Fox© Getty Images

Emilia Fox

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Olivia Williams© Getty Images

Olivia Williams

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Minnie Driver© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Minnie Driver

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Jo Whiley© Getty Images

Jo Whiley

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David Harewood© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I

David Harewood

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Oti Mabuse© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Oti Mabuse

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Vanessa Williams© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I

Vanessa Williams

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Ambika Mod© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I

Ambika Mod

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Paapa Essiedu© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Paapa Essiedu

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Boy George © FilmMagic

Boy George

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Beverley Knight © Dave Benett/Getty Images

Beverley Knight

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Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Helen Mirren© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I

Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Helen Mirren

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton

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Giovanna Fletcher and Tom Fletcher© Getty Images

Giovanna Fletcher and Tom Fletcher

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Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden© Getty Images

Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden

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Cate Blanchett and Jason Watkins© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Cate Blanchett and Jason Watkins

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Alex Hassell and Emma King© Dave Benett/Getty Images

Alex Hassell and Emma King

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Matt Willis and Emma Willis © Dave Benett/Getty Images

Matt Willis and Emma Willis

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Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements© Getty Images

Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements

The Olivier Awards are available to watch on BBC Two and iPlayer on Sunday 12 April from 7pm in the UK.

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