These Photos Prove Elizabeth Hurley Is Aging In Reverse

One glance at Elizabeth Hurley's Instagram and you might guess she's 28. No older than 35, for sure. Okay, 40? But if you've been following her since her Hugh Grant and Austin Powers days, you know she just turned 56 (yes, really!).

The model-turned-actress looks as radiant as ever, with a thriving acting career to match. She most recently starred in the movie Then Came You, and you can catch her in Welcome to Georgia next. Elizabeth has been a beauty and fitness icon for decades. She continues to blow all her fans away with her totally fit physique, killer abs, and lit-from-within glow.

Whether she's lounging in a bikini or taking amazing look-alike photos with her teen son, Damian, Elizabeth keeps proving that age really is just a number. And her laid-back approach to natural beauty, healthy eating, and found fitness doesn't hurt, either. The more birthdays she has, the more flawless she looks–not a bad problem to have!

The Royals star looks like she's aging in reverse, and the proof is in the pictures. There is a lot of evidence in Elizabeth's photo archives to prove she's found the fountain of youth. And if you're curious how you can also attempt to stop the age clock from ticking, you're in luck. Elizabeth also shared some of her best fitness, nutrition, and beauty tips with Women's Health. So grab a pen and get ready to take notes!

Elizabeth launched her career as a model after winning a Face of the Year competition for a local newspaper and receiving a 1-year modeling contract with a London-based firm as a reward.

In 1987, she landed her first acting role. This was the same year she started dating actor Hugh Grant after meeting him while working on the Spanish film Remando al viento (Rowing With the Wind).

Elizabeth made several acting cameos in the early '90s, including a role on the television series The Good Guys (seen here at the premiere).

This safety pin-adorned Gianni Versace dress that Elizabeth wore to Hugh's premiere for Four Weddings and a Funeral is her most iconic look to date—and for good reason.

This history-making red carpet look was actually completely unplanned. Liz had nothing to wear for the event and Versace came through with one instantly iconic option at the last second, Hugh recently revealed in an interview.

In 1995, Elizabeth became the spokesperson for cosmetics company Estée Lauder. She held this role until 2001.

For her first Met Gala, Elizabeth showed up on the arm of Hugh wearing a pink Versace dress. The theme that year was "Haute Couture."

Another event the actress attended in 1995: The 67th Annual Academy Awards wearing (who else?) Versace. This look is pure '90s gold.

Elizabeth made a big splash in the U.S. with her role as Vanessa Kensington (alongside Mike Meyers) in the Austin Powers series in the mid-'90s.

The model-turned-actress with Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani at the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City.

Elizabeth played Sandra in Permanent Midnight in the late '90s, which provided an opportunity for Hugh to support her on the red carpet. How amazing is her futuristic dress btw?

Elizabeth posing with the Chief Executive Officer of Estée Lauder at the time, Leonard Lauder, at an event for the company at Christie's.

At another one of Hugh's premieres, this time for Notting Hill. Now this is what you call a statement dress, people.

Posing with fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger at the Met Gala in 1999 for the "Rock Style" theme.

Elizabeth and Hugh broke up in 2000 after 13 years together. But the duo remain friends and often speak positively about the other to the public.

Elton John, a longtime friend of Elizabeth's, was named them2000 MusiCares Person of the Year by the GRAMMY Awards. So, naturally, she showed up to support him. Here she is posing with the singer and his spouse, David Furnish.

Elizabeth accompanied fashion designer Valentino to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in 2000, at which he was received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The actress starred in Serving Sara alongside Matthew Perry, which unfortunately flopped in the box office. She reportedly decided to refocus on modeling after this movie.

Elizabeth gave birth to her son Damian in 2002. The father is businessman Steve Bing (right) and Elizabeth asked Hugh Grant to be the godfather. Who doesn't love a cordial celeb split?!

In late 2002, Elizabeth started dating Indian textile heir Arun Nayar. Here they are at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Annual Spring Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 2003 with him.

Elizabeth starred and executive produced the thriller movie Method in 2004—but this photo is proof that work isn't aging her one bit.

In 2005, she also hosted Project Catwalk for one season, a reality television show in which designers compete for the chance to display their work at London Fashion Week.

Elizabeth's grandma died after a battle with breast cancer, so she's been an avid supporter and advocate for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for decades. "Evelyn Lauder gave me my first mammogram for my 40th birthday, and she made me promise that I would do it every year, so I have," she told Page Six.

Arm in arm with actress Sienna Miller at the 2006 Met Gala. The theme this year was "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."

Elizabeth and Arun got married in a private civil ceremony in England in 2007.

Elizabeth at another Met Gala, this time dressed in Elie Saab for the "Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" theme.

In the late '00s, Elizabeth launched a boutique in an Oxfordshire shopping outlet that was designed to look like a beach hut. The proceeds of certain pink bikinis and sarongs went to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Elizabeth and her husband of eight years, Arun Nayar, separated in late 2010. By June 2011, their divorce was final, with Elizabeth citing his "unreasonable behavior" as the cause.

In 2011, Elizabeth started dating former Australian cricketer Shane Warne shortly after her divorce.

The pair got engaged soon after, but ultimately called it quits at the end of 2013.

In 2015, Elizabeth started her stint as Queen Helena on the E! soap opera The Royals. The series was on the air for four seasons, but was sadly cancelled in 2018.

Elizabeth says she stays fit in her 50s by watching what she eats—but not too closely. "I eat plenty of food...I don't do all that green juice, I don't do any of that...powders, I don't really take vitamins," she revealed on The View (via E! Online).

Here's Elizabeth and her 15-year-old son (at the time) on a red carpet together. Elizabeth enlists Damian's help to help capture her impressive bikini photos for Instagram. Talk about a good son.

Elizabeth credits her years working with Estée Lauder for her youthful complexion: "I've had an arsenal of free beauty products in my hands to use from any of the Estée Lauder companies. I have no excuse on skincare and makeup, so I've taken advantage of that," she told Red Online in 2017.

Another thing Elizabeth has been open about is how she's kept up with Hollywood beauty standards over the years. "Plastic surgery? I'd be too scared. Fillers? Forget about it! But I have had Botox in my forehead," Elizabeth told Grazia Daily in 2018.

In Recent years, Elizabeth aspires to be a role model for working women over 50. "'It's really important for 50-something women to see other 50-year-old women. I don't feel there's a cut-off any more when you're no longer relevant and can't work," she told Grazia Daily.

Just a few weeks before she turned 54, Elizabeth stepped onto the red carpet in sparkly fashion to support long-time friend, Elton John, at the premiere of the film Rocketman.

Among her many hobbies and talents, Elizabeth is also a gardener. "All through summer we eat fruit and vegetables from my own garden," she told Women's Health. "I used to have a small organic farm, and all the meat my son ate was from the farm. Obviously that’s not possible for most people, but supporting local farmers wherever you live is a good thing."

Elizabeth's diet is filled with organic produce and protein. Her go-tos include Greek yogurt, vegetable soup and grilled chicken with a side of veggies, per Women's Health.

Elizabeth says she learned valuable health advice during a stay at VIVAMAYR health spa in Austria: "VIVAMAYR taught me to relax," she told Women's Health. "I learned to sit still, put my phone down, and enjoy my food." Great advice for everyone, honestly.

So what's Elizabeth's secret to making 56 look like 26? "Making more time for exercise, eating nutritious foods, and taking the time to do relaxing activities," she told Women's Health. Sometimes, it really is that simple.