Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Jane Hurley was born on June 10, 1965 in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. The daughter of an army officer father and an elementary schoolteacher mother, Hurley grew up in the suburb of Basingstoke, England. Her dream as a youth was to become a dancer, so she went to a boarding school for ballet instruction when she was twelve years old. She soon returned home, however. Around the age of sixteen, Hurley became caught up in the English punk-rock scene and even wore pink hair and a nose ring. Hurley parlayed her training at the London Studio Centre, on scholarship, into theatre work. Hurley made her screen debut at the age of 21 in Bruce Beresford's movie 'Aria in 1987. Several roles in television and the film Remando al viento, 1987 with young actor and future beau, Hugh Grant soon followed. Continuing her streak of success, Hurley drew accolades for her portrayal of the title role of Christabel Bielenberg in the BBC mini-serial 'Christabel' in 1988.

Then, in 1992, Hurley made her Hollywood debut in the Wesley Snipes action drama 'Passenger 57'. Despite this appearance, Hurley was disappointed in the lack of good roles she received after two years of auditioning in Hollywood, so she returned to England.

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