Elizabeth Hurley

Birth Date:
June 10, 1965

Height:
5 ft 9 in

Measurements:
36-23-34

Occupation:
Actress, Model

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Elizabeth Hurley was born in Hampshire, England. Her father, who was of Irish Catholic descent, was an army major, while her mother was a schoolteacher. She has an older sister, Katie, and a younger brother, Michael. Hurley took ballet classes as a child and at the age of twelve, received a scholarship at a boarding school, although she was subsequently expelled for poor grades. she then moved to Harriet Costello School. Hurley later attended the London Studio Centre and Basingstoke College of Technology.

Hurley won a "Face of the Year" competition at a local newspaper, and gained a year's modeling contract with a prestigious London firm as the first prize. Afterwards, She began an acting career, appearing in several BBC made-for-television films, after making her acting debut in 1988's independent film, Aria. Hurley's first role in a Hollywood film was in 1992's thriller Passenger 57, in which she played one of a group of villains who take over a plane. Hurley also came to public attention following her wearing of a form-fitting black Versace at the premiere of 1994's Four Weddings and a Funeral, a film that starred her then-companion Hugh Grant.

Beginning in 1995 Hurley began working exclusively for Estée Lauder as the company's sole model, launching the perfume Pleasure in her first month with the company. She has also appeared on the covers of several publications, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire. After several appearances in low-budget films, she was cast as the love interest of the title character in 1997's successful comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Hurley went on to star in several high-profile films, including EdTV, Bedazzled and 2002's Serving Sara, which was her last major American film to date. Hurley has also produced two films starring Hugh Grant, Extreme Measures (1996) and Mickey Blue Eyes (1999), under their jointly owned Simian production company. Additionally, she executive produced the 2004 film, Method.

In 2001, Hurley's position at Estée Lauder was downsized, with the arrival of model Carolyn Murphy. In 2003, model Liya Kebede also joined the company, creating a trio of 'faces' at the brand. In late 2005, after ten years as the face of Pleasures, Hurley was replaced by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. In 2006, Hurley was announced as the face of Estée Lauder's ReNutriv Skin Care Line, with a contract extension for another three years. In addition, she has a lipstick named after her, Elizabeth Pink, the profits of which go to the Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Foundation.

In April 2005 her beachwear line Elizabeth Hurley Beach debuted in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores in the United States, Harrod's in the UK, various other locations worldwide and through her web site. In 2006, the line expanded its distribution among Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Hurley also fronted the spring 2006 campaign for shoe designer Patrick Cox, and was unveiled as the face of French accessory house Lancel.

The Daily Mail 2004 Rich List put her fortune at an estimated £17 million.

Starting in September 2006, she will be appearing in ads for Jordache.