Elizabeth Hurley Wants to Marry Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Before the End of the Year’ (Exclusive)

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus have been talking seriously about getting hitched for a while – and now, a source tells the National Enquirer, they’re one step away from running off to Vegas and eloping during the holiday season.

“They’re crazy about each other,” the source says. “Billy Ray says he’s found his soulmate in Liz and she seems to feel the same way because she’s the one pushing for the wedding to happen as soon as possible.”

The source adds that the Austin Powers star, 60, wants to tie the knot “before the end of the year” and she’s even considering “having it over the Christmas holiday.”

“A big glamorous wedding at Billy Ray’s estate in Nashville seems like the obvious choice, or it did until Liz mentioned she wouldn’t be opposed to eloping,” the source continues. “Billy Ray’s now saying they may just run off to Las Vegas and do it without even warning anyone.”

“Their friends wouldn’t be surprised if they actually did it, either,” the source explains. “Liz has a wild streak and loves the idea of shocking everyone with a surprise wedding. She’s telling people she’s never been happier, and Billy Ray feels the same. They both believe that when something feels this right, there’s no point in waiting.”

The “Achy Breaky Heart” hitmaker, 64, and Hurley hard launched their surprise romance earlier this year, and as the National Enquirer previously reported, the Bedazzled actress is “determined to be a positive influence” on Cyrus.

“Her priority is keeping him on the right track when it comes to his physical and mental health,” the source said at the time, “and thanks to her decades of healthy living, she has an entire set of tools at her disposal to do exactly that.”