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Elizabeth Hurley Biography

Birth Name:Elizabeth jane Hurley

Birth Place:Basingstoke, England

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Has served as a patron of the children's charity Hop Skip and Jump, which provides support to children who have special needs
  • Has supported the Elton John AIDS Foundation, striving to eliminate discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS
  • Trained at the London Studio Centre
  • Started out as a ballet dancer
  • Quote: "I like to eat delicious food and laugh a lot․ I can put up with most things in life, as long as someone is making me laugh․"
  • Founded the production company Simian Films
  • Dyed her hair pink as a teenager

Awards

  • 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy: nominated
  • 1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Sexiest Love Scene: nominated
  • 2001MTV Movie Award-Best Dressed: nominated
  • 2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Actress: nominated