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Elizabeth Hurley, 59, reveals ‘life gets better with age’ as she reminisces on 30-year friendship with Sir Elton John

Elizabeth Hurley, 59, reveals ‘life gets better with age’ as she reminisces on 30-year friendship with Sir Elton John

Elizabeth Hurley has admitted that ‘life gets better with age’ as she reminisced on her 30-year friendship with Sir Elton John. 

The English actress, 59, has spent much of her life in the spotlight after bursting onto the scene in 1994 while dating Hugh Grant. 

But as she nears her 60th birthday in June, Elizabeth has made the candid confession that many aspects of life get better the older you become. 

‘It gets better in some ways,’ she told the Daily Star on Tuesday. ‘I just feel that as you become more confident, you really know your friendships.’

Elizabeth went on to reminisce on her longtime friendship with Sir Elton, who is the godfather to her son Damian.

‘So, for example, it’s over 30 years ago when i met Elton [John],’ she said. ‘And now, a 30-year friendship is such a long time! 

Elizabeth Hurley has admitted that 'life gets better with age' as she reminisced on her 30-year friendship with Sir Elton John (Seen on Sunday)

Elizabeth Hurley has admitted that ‘life gets better with age’ as she reminisced on her 30-year friendship with Sir Elton John (Seen on Sunday)

Elizabeth went on to reminisce on her longtime friendship with Sir Elton. The pair are pictured together in Cannes back in 1998

Elizabeth went on to reminisce on her longtime friendship with Sir Elton. The pair are pictured together in Cannes back in 1998

‘It’s so meaningful when you’ve been with people through their ups and their downs, they’ve been with you and it makes your life very rich.’ 

Sir Elton and Liz have long been firm friends, and their close friendship saw Sir Elton deliver a moving speech during her wedding to millionaire businessman Arun Nayar in 2007, in which he referred to her as his ‘daughter’. 

He said he couldn’t be more fond and proud of her, the most ‘lovable and beautiful girl one could meet’.

Liz told Hello! magazine: ‘I cried in the church, during Elton’s speech. I’m afraid my stiff upper lip deserted me.’

She supported her singer pal earlier this year through his recent health struggles as she attended the afterparty for The Devil Wears Prada Musical Charity Gala after he revealed he had lost his eyesight.

And on Sunday, she again supported her pal as she attended she attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscars viewing party in Los Angeles. 

Elizabeth looked sensational in a figure hugging ruched pink gown which boasted an off the shoulder neckline and a daring hip high front split. 

As she nears her 60th birthday in June, Elizabeth has made the candid confession that many aspects of life get better the older you become (Seen in January)

As she nears her 60th birthday in June, Elizabeth has made the candid confession that many aspects of life get better the older you become (Seen in January)

Sir Elton and Liz have long been firm friends, and her son Damian is the Rocketman hitmaker's godson (L-R Sir Elton's husband David Furnish, Elizabeth, Sir Elton, Damian in December)

Sir Elton and Liz have long been firm friends, and her son Damian is the Rocketman hitmaker’s godson (L-R Sir Elton’s husband David Furnish, Elizabeth, Sir Elton, Damian in December)

Their close friendship saw Sir Elton deliver a moving speech during her wedding to millionaire businessman Arun Nayar in 2007, in which he referred to her as his 'daughter' (Seen in 2002)

Their close friendship saw Sir Elton deliver a moving speech during her wedding to millionaire businessman Arun Nayar in 2007, in which he referred to her as his ‘daughter’ (Seen in 2002)

The Gossip Girl star added inches to her frame in a pair of silver glittering heels and toted her belongings in a matching clutch. 

Styling her long brunette tresses in voluminous waves, Elizabeth accessorised with a bold pair of drop earrings. 

She was joined by her son Damian looked dapper in a black velvet blazer which featured a long red and gold floral detailing. 

He teamed the smart jacket with an open collar black shirt, flared trousers and boots. 

The viewing party was hosted by Elton John, David Furnish, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka. 

Grammy winner Chappell Roan, who performed on the night, paid an emotional tribute to Sir Elton and praised the megastar for his importance to the LGBTQ+ community.

On Sunday, she again supported her pal as she attended she attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscars viewing party in Los Angeles (pictured)

On Sunday, she again supported her pal as she attended she attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscars viewing party in Los Angeles (pictured)

Grammy winner Chappell Roan, who performed on the night, paid an emotional tribute to Sir Elton and praised the megastar for his importance to the LGBTQ+ community (pictured)

Grammy winner Chappell Roan, who performed on the night, paid an emotional tribute to Sir Elton and praised the megastar for his importance to the LGBTQ+ community (pictured)

The Pink Pony Club hitmaker, 27, had joined Sir Elton on stage, where they duetted on a number of tracks including Let the Sun Go Down on Me.

And amid their performances, Chappell, who publicly came out as gay last year, reportedly gushed over the singer for his ‘sacrifice’ to the community.

The Mirror reported that the star became overcome with emotion and struggled to get her words out as she told Elton: ‘You have sacrificed so much for the queer community and you made it so I could be the artist I can be.’

To which Elton remarked that he ‘loved her’ an that she was ‘the best’ before thanking her for joining him on stage.

At the star-studded party, Chappell then launched into a rendition of Elton’s hit Your Song, which she dedicated to her parents before once again praising Elton.

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