All About Elizabeth Hurley’s Lookalike Son, Damian, Whose Recent Collaboration With Mom Sparked Controversy
|Meet the son of Elizabeth Hurley who followed in his mother’s footsteps and recently made his directorial debut, only to be met with controversy. Read on to learn more about his personal life, including how his father demanded a paternity test, and his career.
Elizabeth Hurley and Damian Hurley during the World Premiere of “Paddington 2” at Odeon Leicester Square on November 5, 2017, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Damian Hurley and his mother, Elizabeth Hurley, have a strong resemblance that people say they look identical, especially when comparing his photos to those of his mom before becoming famous. At a young age, he’s already directed a film where his mom plays the main character. This project, however, has stirred up some controversy.
His first feature film, “Strictly Confidential,” not only marked his directorial debut but also fulfilled a longstanding promise from his mother, Elizabeth.
At just eight years old, while crafting a short film, Elizabeth assured her son she would star in his first major project. True to her word, she “dropped everything” to join him in the Caribbean for the shooting of “Strictly Confidential,” a sensual thriller.
Working with his mother on set, Damian found the power dynamic between director and actor to be “complicated at the best of times,” yet he described their collaboration as a joyful and productive experience.
This project was significant for Damian, who acknowledged the rarity and challenge of writing and directing a feature film at a young age. However, the inclusion of a particular scene in “Strictly Confidential” sparked widespread controversy and debate among viewers and critics alike.
Damian and Elizabeth Hurley candidly photographed, dated December 2022 | Source: Instagran/damianhurley1
Reactions ranged from discomfort to outright criticism of the mother-son duo’s working relationship. Comments flooded online forums, with one viewer noting, “It may be acting, but it’s still awkward. And odd.” Others described the relationship as “very strange and worrying,” with another adding, “This is so uncomfortable. My toes are curling.”