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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt

Elizabeth Hurley reveals Hugh Grant’s response when he saw her in ‘that dress’ for the first time

Elizabeth Hurley has revealed the one-word reaction Hugh Grant had when she made her reveal wearing the legendary Versace dress that catapulted her to fame.

The 59-year-old, who was not famous at the time, attended a premiere for Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994, alongside her then-boyfriend Grant. The dramatic design of the simple black dress, held together by 24 gold safety pins down its side, attracted attention and made Hurley a household name overnight.

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