Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Elizabeth Hurley

Discover the career path of Elizabeth Hurley, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Elizabeth Hurley is an English actress and model recognized for her roles in film and television. She gained prominence through her roles as Vanessa Kensington in "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and as the Devil in "Bedazzled." Hurley's television work includes starring in the E! series "The Royals" and portraying Morgan le Fay in Marvel's "Runaways." She also appeared in "Gossip Girl" as Diana Payne. Beyond acting, she is also a model, contributing to her status as a prominent celebrity.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1987: First film appearance

In 1987, Elizabeth Hurley made her first film appearance in Aria.

1988: Appeared in Inspector Morse

In 1988, Elizabeth Hurley appeared in an episode of the detective series Inspector Morse called "Last Seen Wearing".

1992: First big budget film role

In 1992, Elizabeth Hurley had her first role in a big budget film, Passenger 57.

1994: Appearance in Versace dress

In 1994, Elizabeth Hurley accompanied Hugh Grant to the London premiere of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, wearing a plunging black Versace dress held together with gold safety pins, which gained her media attention.

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1994: Director of Simian Films

In 1994, Hugh Grant founded Simian Films and became the director; Hurley was credited as one of the producers.

1995: Estée Lauder Spokesmodel

In 1995, Elizabeth Hurley was introduced as an Estée Lauder spokesmodel.

1995: Association with Estée Lauder

Since 1995, Elizabeth Hurley has been associated with the cosmetics company Estée Lauder, as a representative and model for their products.

1996: Producer for Extreme Measures

In 1996, Elizabeth Hurley was credited as one of the producers for the Simian Films production, Extreme Measures.

1997: Co-starred in Austin Powers

In 1997, Elizabeth Hurley co-starred with Mike Myers in the spy spoof Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

1999: Producer for Mickey Blue Eyes

In 1999, Elizabeth Hurley was credited as one of the producers for the Simian Films production, Mickey Blue Eyes.

2000: Role in Bedazzled

In 2000, Elizabeth Hurley played the Devil in Bedazzled.

2000: Criticized for breaking acting strike

In 2000, Elizabeth Hurley was publicly criticised for breaking a five-month acting strike to film an Estée Lauder advertisement, and was fined by the Screen Actors Guild.

2001: Appearance in The Human Face

In 2001, Elizabeth Hurley appeared in John Cleese's The Human Face.

2001: Replaced as face of Estée Lauder

In 2001, Elizabeth Hurley was replaced as the face of Estée Lauder by Carolyn Murphy.

2003: Fashion Rocks event

In 2003, Elizabeth Hurley supported The Prince's Trust by co-presenting the Fashion Rocks event in its aid.

2004: Launched Get Into Cooking youth initiative

In 2004, Elizabeth Hurley helped launch the Get Into Cooking youth initiative in support of The Prince's Trust.

April 2005: Launched Elizabeth Hurley Beach

In April 2005, Elizabeth Hurley launched Elizabeth Hurley Beach, her beachwear line, at Harrods in the UK.

2005: Modeled for Saloni

In 2005, Elizabeth Hurley modeled for Saloni, Liverpool Department Stores of Mexico, and Lancel.

2006: Hosted Project Catwalk

In 2006, Elizabeth Hurley hosted the inaugural series of the British reality show Project Catwalk on Sky 1.

2006: Advertising campaigns

In 2006, Elizabeth Hurley was part of the seasonal advertising campaigns for Jordache, Shiatzy Chen, Got Milk?, Patrick Cox, MQ Clothiers of Sweden, and Lancel.

2007: Monsoon advertising campaign

In 2007, Elizabeth Hurley was part of the seasonal advertising campaign for Monsoon.

May 2008: Designed swimsuits for Mango

In May 2008, Elizabeth Hurley designed and modeled a capsule collection of 12 swimsuits for the Spanish clothing brand Mango.

2008: Face for Blackglama mink

In 2008, Elizabeth Hurley was unveiled as the seasonal campaign face for Blackglama mink.

2010: Signed contract with Lauder

In 2010, Elizabeth Hurley signed a contract for the 16th year with Estée Lauder.

July 2011: Guest star role in Wonder Woman pilot

In July 2011, Elizabeth Hurley filmed a guest star role as Veronica Cale in the series pilot of NBC's Wonder Woman, but the network did not pick up the series.

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