Today, the heroine of our story will be the famous British actress, model, designer and producer - Elizabeth Hurley. Most viewers are familiar with her roles in films such as Austin Powers, Blinded by Desires, Fraudsters, and others.
Elizabeth Hurley: photo, biography
The future world-famous actress was born on June 10, 1965 in the town of Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK. Her father was an official, and her mother worked as a school teacher. Elizabeth has an older sister and a younger brother. From childhood, Hurley was engaged in choreography, and after school she entered London Studio Centar, where she successfully studied in theater and dance.
Elizabeth Hurley: filmography, the beginning of a career in cinema
Thanks to training in a London studio, the future celebrity had the opportunity to hone her talent on the stage. And in 1987, Elizabeth made her film debut. It was an original bright musical film "Aria", consisting of 10 movie novels. The young actress brilliantly fulfilled her role as a temperamental Marietta.
Directors, producers and critics appreciated the talent of Elizabeth. Thanks to this, she was invited to a number of projects, albeit for secondary, but noticeable roles. So, she took part in work on such films as “Inspector Morse” (1987), “Rowing in the Wind” (1988), “Christabel” (1988), “Volitional Act” (1989), “Death Cruise” (1990 ), "House of Orchids" (1991) and others.
Hollywood debut
Elizabeth Hurley, whose filmography until then consisted exclusively of paintings of English production, in 1992, she first appeared in a Hollywood film called "Passenger 57". Despite the success of the film, the actress this work did not bring much fame. For this reason, she decided to concentrate on her usual British cinema. However, Elizabeth did not break ties with Hollywood. During this period, the actress starred in such films as Bedlam (1994), Sharpe's Enemy (1994), Detective Harrison’s New Affair (1995), Reservoir Dogs and English (1995), Samson and Delilah (1996), Crying of the Big City (1996) and Dangerous Land (1997).
Success
Hurley became truly famous after participating in the 1997 comedy "Austin Powers: The International Mystery Man." The main character in this picture was brilliantly played by Mike Myers, and Elizabeth got the role of his passionate companion named Vanessa Kensington. The film was a huge success and brought real popularity to Hurley.
In 1998, Elizabeth again appeared on large screens in the film "My Favorite Martian," where she brilliantly played the role of the charming Brace Channing. In the same year, another film was released with the participation of an actress called "Eternal Midnight." In this project, stars like Ben Stiller and Maria Bello became Elizabeth’s partners on the set. The picture itself tells the story of a former Hollywood screenwriter undergoing drug treatment.
Films with Elizabeth Hurley continued to be regularly released and enjoyed continued popularity. However, the picture of 2000 under the name “Blinded by Desires” became especially successful. Elizabeth brilliantly played the role of a dangerous, cunning, but insanely charming devil, and Brendan Fraser became her shooting partner.
In subsequent years, such films featuring Hurley’s participation as “Wrong” (2001), “Fraudsters” (2002) and “Method” (2004) were released. Subsequently, a break was outlined in the film career of the actress. In 2011, she again shone on the screens in the film "Wonder Woman", then the project "Gossips" and the picture of the English production "Wild Herd" (2012) followed. In the current year, 2014, the premiere of another tape with the participation of Elizabeth Hurley called "Midnight Home" is expected.
Personal life
For thirteen years, the actress lived in a civil marriage with the most popular British actor and conqueror of female hearts - Hugh Grant. However, in 2000, the couple broke up. Despite the gap, Elizabeth and Hugh remained good friends and business partners.
In 2002, Hurley gave birth to a son from her boyfriend - businessman Steve Bing. However, this did not lead to the wedding of young parents.
In 2007, Elizabeth married businessman Arun Nayar. Four years later, this marriage broke up. Since 2011, the actress has been dating a famous cricketer named Shane Warne. The couple even announced their engagement.
Interesting Facts
- Elizabeth, in partnership with her ex-boyfriend, Hugh Grant, founded a production company called Simian Films. Their debut work in this capacity was the 1998 film Extreme Measures. The film starred Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gene Hackman.
- At the age of 28, Elizabeth, who had not yet received worldwide recognition as an actress, appeared at the premiere of the film “Four Weddings and One Funeral” in a very frank outfit, which attracted the attention of the audience. After that, Hurley, who until then did not have the slightest experience in the modeling business, received a tempting offer from Estee Lauder.
- Today, Elizabeth Hurley is passionate about design and produces her own clothing line. In addition, Elizabeth is the owner of a company for the manufacture of beach dresses and swimwear.