By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.Com
04:32 04 Apr 2024, updated 06:12 04 Apr 2024
Elizabeth Hurley and her lookalike son Damian Hurley coordinated in plunging ensembles at a special screening of his feature directorial debut Strictly Confidential, which was held at the Robin Williams Center in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.
The glamorous mother-son duo share the same stylist Mike Adler, who dressed the British 58-year-old in a cleavage-boosting golden gown and her 21-year-old ‘twin’ in a black silk blouse and matching trousers.
Joining the pair was Elizabeth’s ex-husband Arun Nayar, whom she divorced in 2011 after just three years of marriage due to alleged ‘unreasonable behavior.’
But that didn’t stop the Hurleys from ringing in the New Year with the 59-year-old Englishman, who’s the CEO of Direction Software LLP.
The Lions Model – who celebrates his 22nd birthday this Thursday – admitted the deaths of his biological father Steve Bing and Hurley’s former fiancé Shane Warne partially inspired his Caribbean-set mystery thriller.
Damian – whose ‘close friend’ also committed suicide in 2019 – told ET on Tuesday: ‘I’d gone through quite a lot of loss, quite a lot of grief.’
The Germany’s Next Topmodel guest judge – who bought her son his first camcorder at age 8 – didn’t just produce Strictly Confidential, she also portrayed the suspicious matriarch Lily Lowell.
Much ado has been made over Hurley directing Elizabeth in her lesbian sex scenes with co-star Pear Chiravara who, at age 28, is is 30 years younger than her.
‘What goes on between me and the actress, which people are making a fuss about, was so integral to the story,’ The Piper actress – who felt ‘very safe in his hands’ – stressed to ET.
‘It was important. There’s nothing gratuitous. I guess it’s just for me. I’ve just been myself, I can’t help it if people view it that way.’
The Zoomer added of his 18-day shoot: ‘We just didn’t have time. Shooting an independent film, every second counts, every minute matters…That [sex] scene was one of seven we shot that day. It was the last thing on my mind. We just had to get the scene, make it beautiful, and get on to the next 12 scenes that day.’
The Lionsgate flick hits limited US theaters this Friday as well as streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV+, but it doesn’t start streaming in the UK until May 13.
Elizabeth certainly got a kick out of posing in front of her own bikini-clad image on the billboard set up at the black carpet event.
Damian has an eye-popping seven godparents including Hurley’s ex-partner Hugh Grant (whom she dated 1987-2000) as well as Elton John, David Beckham, and Denis Leary.
Hurley and the Elizabeth Hurley Beach designer also made sure to pose with Georgia Lock, (who portrayed Mia) flashing her black panties beneath a sheer-embellished halter gown and peep-toe heels.
Elizabeth hung out with veteran model Carol Alt, who defied her 63 years wearing a black Chinese halter dress and black stilettos.
The Real Housewives of New York City alum Kelly Killoren Bensimon attended the screening wearing a leggy fringed frock, which showcased her famously bronzed complexion.
Fans can catch more of Hurley on this Wednesday’s episode of the Bravo boozy talk show Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, which she pre-taped on Tuesday night.
James Parker is a UK-based entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to the West End, he offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.