Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus and actress Elizabeth Hurley have announced their engagement, marking a new chapter for the couple who met in April 2025.
The pair also revealed their plans to expand their family through adoption, a decision that reflects their shared commitment to building a home together. Cyrus, 64, is a father to six children: Brandi, Trace, Christopher Cody, Miley, Braison, and Noah. He adopted Brandi and Trace after marrying Tish Cyrus in 1993. Hurley, 58, is the mother of Damian, from her relationship with businessman Steve Bing.
The announcement of their engagement and adoption plans highlights the depth of their bond and a shared vision for their future. This move aligns with a broader trend of celebrities embracing parenthood through adoption, following in the footsteps of figures like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Madonna, and Sandra Bullock.
Insights into adoption practices indicate a growing acceptance of older prospective parents, with agencies increasingly open to individuals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, recognizing the value of life experience and emotional maturity. Cyrus's previous experience with adoption, having adopted two of his children, and Hurley's expressed admiration for the act of adoption, underscore their shared perspective on its transformative power.
The couple's intention to adopt is rooted in a mutual understanding of family building through love and dedication. Their shared appreciation for adoption's impact unites them as they prepare to welcome a new child into their lives.