Expert Insists Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Are Already ‘Very Much in Love’ (And Here’s How You Can Tell)
The celebrity relationship people can’t stop talking about right now is the one between Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus.
The movie star and “Achy Breaky Heart” singer took fans by surprise when Hurley shared a photo of them kissing each other in her “Happy Easter” post.
Now that they’re Instagram official, fans have tons of questions including how long they’ve been together. Sources have said the relationship is still pretty new. But an expert is convinced the two are already “in love” and is sharing what gives that away.
They are ‘showing signs of trust’ and Hurley ‘feels safe’ when she’s with Cyrus
Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and TV as a consultant and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.”
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Slots, Stanton said: “There’s a genuine smile from Liz — you can see the crow’s feet and laugh lines. She looks genuinely elated. Her eyes are closed, her head is tilted, and her arms are stretched out, which is often a way of creating more space. While that can sometimes be seen as a power gesture, in this context it shows she’s totally at ease. She’s not guarding or hiding herself, so unconsciously she feels perfectly safe and secure around Billy.”
The expert added: “When it comes to Billy, there are a lot of similarities in his body language, which shows they’re matching and mirroring each other – a strong indicator of trust and rapport. His arm is behind her in an open gesture, but he’s not holding onto her, which almost says, ‘I love this woman, but I don’t need to be all over her.’ Some people might have chosen to place their hands around their partner’s waist, so it’s a fun illustration that shows there’s real intensity between them, but in the same token, they are very much two people in their own right.
“In Billy’s facial expression, there appears to be genuine emotion. The level of trust and connection between them is clear, as this isn’t the kind of posture you’d adopt with just anyone. It feels authentic – nothing about it looks contrived or staged. Leaning into her for the kiss seems like a natural, authentic gesture.”
How the expert can tell Hurley and Cyrus and ‘very much in love’ now
And how can Stanton be so sure that Hurley and Cyrus are “in love” now?
He explained: “The key indicator that this is a new relationship is the level of PDA on display. If they had been together for longer, we might not be seeing this same level of intensity from them — but everything about their interaction feels natural. When some celebrity couples are all over each other, it can come across as false or staged.
“But the one thing for me that shows that Billy and Liz are very much in love is the fact they are very similar in their posture. It doesn’t seem staged at all. Certainly in terms of their emotion, it all seems really genuine and authentic. The way they’re naturally reflecting each other’s body language says a lot about the connection and trust between them.”
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