Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian to celebrate Cup Week at Flemington as Shane Warne's ex prepares to visit Australia for first time in 11 years READ MORE: Elizabeth Hurley's son Damian pays tribute to Shane Warne By A. James For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:46 EDT, 16 October 2024 | Updated: 23:52 EDT, 16 October 2024 e-mail 28 shares View comments UK actress Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian will lead the A-listers at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival. The glamorous pair will be trackside at Flemington over two days as guests of the Victoria Racing Club.
This is the first time Elizabeth, 59, has returned to Australia in 11 years, after being last sighted Down Under with her then-fiancé Shane Warne at the 2013 Australian Open tennis. The Austin Powers actress and her 22-year-old model son are set to enjoy Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day from the famous Birdcage Enclosure. The pair will also be announcing the best suited and best dressed for the Fashions on the Field in the Park competition.
'Damian and I are thrilled to be coming to Australia to celebrate the Melbourne Cup Carnival with the Victoria Racing Club,' Elizabeth said in a statement. 'Watched by millions across the globe, we are looking forward to being at Flemington to experience the event first-hand and hopefully find a winner along the way,' she continued. 'We are also very much looking forward to all the fashion and entertainment that makes this carnival truly unique.
' UK actress Elizabeth Hurley .