Hugh Grant Labels Ex-Partner Elizabeth Hurley as 'High-Maintenance'

Synopsis

Hugh Grant humorously labeled his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley as 'high-maintenance,' reflecting on their past relationship. Their iconic moments, particularly the memorable Versace dress, continue to resonate. Both have maintained a strong friendship since their split in 2000, sharing experiences of fame and public scrutiny.

Key Takeaways

Hugh Grant humorously called Elizabeth Hurley 'high-maintenance.'
The couple gained fame from the iconic Versace dress.
They remain close friends despite their breakup.
Hurley was initially unaware of Versace's significance.
Grant has restricted his wife from watching his film 'Nine Months.'

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (NationPress) Hollywood actor Hugh Grant humorously referred to his former girlfriend and model Elizabeth Hurley, with whom he was in a relationship from 1987 until 2000, as 'high-maintenance'.

The pair gained significant media attention in 1994 when Hurley made a striking appearance at the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral in a bold safety pin dress created by Gianni Versace. This outfit catapulted Hurley into the limelight and became a pivotal moment in her career, according to aceshowbiz.com.

While chatting with his Bridget Jones co-star Renee Zellweger, Grant shared memories of having lunch with Versace alongside Hurley before his fashion shows in Milan.

'However, I certainly had very high-maintenance girlfriends who enjoyed all of this,' he remarked.

Grant had previously discussed Hurley in an interview with Vogue.

Hurley herself has reflected on her experience of wearing the iconic dress in a documentary by Vogue. She mentioned that she was unfamiliar with Versace at the time and considered the dress somewhat 'precarious.'

Nevertheless, she felt confident in it and recognized how audacious the choice was.

Since their breakup in 2000, Grant and Hurley have maintained a close friendship. Hurley has credited their mutual experiences with fame and the public eye for their lasting connection.

She noted that 'being in the trenches with someone creates a significant bond.'

Reflecting on her rise to fame, Hurley expressed astonishment at the level of attention she garnered after donning the Versace dress.

'To my family, I was a success; but I had no clue what it truly meant to be in the public eye,' she stated.

Earlier, Grant mentioned that he has 'forbidden' his wife from viewing his film Nine Months because he believes his performance was subpar.

He told variety.com: 'Let me emphasize, everyone associated with (Nine Months), except for me, was brilliant and talented. I was the one who let it down. My wife wants to see it, but I’ve prohibited her. I’ve applied parental controls on the screen to prevent access.'