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Damian Hurley directs mother Liz Hurley in racy lesbian sex scenes for debut film
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MOST children would find watching a sex scene with their parents a cringe-worthy experience that leaves them longing to hide behind sofa cushions. But Damian Hurley has gone one better – and directed his world-famous mum Elizabeth engaging in racy lesbian sex scenes for his debut film Strictly Confidential. The flick, which is out in cinemas this month, sees the 58-year-old snogging and being pawed at by her 20-something lover, played by Pear Chirava. Far from finding the saucy scenes uncomfortable to direct, 21-year-old Damian told The Times: “I hate to say that it felt totally normal. I don’t know what that says about us.”
‘Relationship Cautiousness’ Subheading:
Life has rarely been normal for Damian, who followed in his mother’s footsteps and bagged his first modelling job at the age of 15. During one of those early gigs, he worked with “old family friend” Naomi Campbell. When he made his first short film, he persuaded his godfather Hugh Grant to star – in a bald skull cap. And growing up around A-list pals like the Beckhams and his other godfather, Sir Elton John, was just the way it was. Mum filled the role of 800 parents at the same time. We are so close. Sometimes like siblings, Damian Hurley says.
‘Family Tragedies’ Subheading:
Damian attributes their closeness to the difficulties they have faced together including with his father Steve Bing – who initially denied being his dad and was absent for much of his son’s life. “Mum filled the role of 800 parents at the same time. We are so close. Sometimes like siblings,” Damian said. Damian was also haunted by the loss of Liz’s former fiancé, the late cricketer Shane Warne, who died from a sudden heart attack at the age of 52 while visiting Thailand in 2022. “He was a father figure to me for most of my formative years and was truly one the best men I’ve ever known,” Damian said.
‘Extremely Alike’ Subheading:
Having both worked in fashion, the mother and son have a lot in common and Damian recently admitted they borrow each other’s clothing. He said: “I steal leather [her] trousers all the time when we’re the same size. Jackets are always great. Any big, oversized blazers she steals in a heartbeat.” The 21-year-old says they are “extraordinarily alike” in general and “apart from having the same face, we are really, really in tune.” Their bond was further strengthened while working together on Damian’s directorial debut Strictly Confidential.