Elizabeth Jane Hurley is an English actress, supermodel, and beachwear designer who gained fame as Hugh Grant's girlfriend.In 1995, Hurley began working with top cosmetics company Estée Lauder as their main spokesmodel. Within her first month with the company, Hurley launched the best-selling perfume, Pleasures. In 2008, Hurley's contract with Estée Lauder was renewed for the 14th year, with a subsequent contract extension. She has appeared several times on the covers of renowned fashion magazine ,Vogue, and hosted the first season of the British reality series Project Catwalk, featuring novice fashion designers. In 2005, Hurley's beachwear line Elizabeth Hurley Beach debuted in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores in the United States, Harrod's in the UK, various other locations worldwide and through her website. In 2006, the line expanded its distribution in Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia. In 2007, Hurley was voted best "British Body Idol" in New Woman magazine, for which 5,000 women reportedly cast votes .
