Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley is a model, actress and businesswoman, most known for her association with Estée Lauder and her role as Vanessa Kensington in the Austin Powers franchise.

Hurley first came to public attention following her appearance at the premiere of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" alongside her then boyfriend Hugh Grant in 1994. Hurley has since made a lasting impact on Hollywood, appearing in films such as "EDtv", "Bedazzled", "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me", "Method" and "Dangerous Ground". In 1997, she received her first and only acting award, the ShoWest Supporting Actress of the Year, for her performance in the spy spoof "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery". Hurley is also credited as one of the producers for "Extreme Measures", "Mickey Blue Eyes", and executive producer for "Method".

Hurley has appeared briefly in TV shows such as, "Inspector Morse", "Christabel", "The Human Face", "Gossip Girl" and "The Royals". In 2019, it was announced that she would be joining the Marvel Universe in season three of Hulu's "Marvel's Runaways".

In 2005, Hurley debuted her beachwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores in the United States, the UK and other locations worldwide.

She is actively involved in Estée Lauder's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign as a Global Ambassador, a role that inspired the company to create an "Elizabeth Pink" lipstick whose sales benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.