Elizabeth Hurley reveals Hugh Grant's moods ruined their romance (2024)

By Kate Thomas for MailOnline

Published: 18:02, 11 March 2015 | Updated: 07:47, 12 March 2015

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They had a high-profile romance from 1987 until 2000.

And despite Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant remaining firm friends since their split, the Gossip Girl actress has joked that his grumpy nature and difficult personality made him unbearable to be around.

The 49-year-old star was grilled about her ex while playing Plead the Fifth on Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday evening, and had the audience in stitches with her honest responses.

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Candid chat: Elizabeth Hurley was asked about what really happened between her and Hugh Grant during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday

Elizabeth opted to answer all three of host Andy Cohen's queries, starting with the killer question about why their relationship really ended.

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'He remains my best friend to this day, but he used to really annoy me', she laughed. 'I love him, but he's very annoying.'

When Andy chimed in to reveal that viewers had found Hugh to be cranky during his appearance on the show last month, Liz agreed.

Golden couple: Hugh and Liz dated from1987 until 2000, splitting amicably after 13 years together

No holds barred: The actress found the cheeky questions hilarious and was happy to answer them honestly

Knowing smile: Elizabeth generously gave the Bridget Jones' Diary star a 10/10 for his skills in the bedroom

Glamorous as ever: The 49-year-old opted for leather trousers and a black silk top for her TV appearance

'My friends used to call him Grumpelstiltskin!', she giggled.

'I found it very charming', the presenter replied, to which Liz quipped, 'I did too, but not 24/7!'

Hugh, who was famously caught with Hollywood prostitute Divine Brown eight years into his romance with Liz, gave his own version of events when asked about his ex on the chat show last month.

Too grumpy: The mother-of-one, who welcomed her son Damian in 2002, said Hugh's dour moods were difficult to deal with 24/7

Pet name: Elizabeth joked her friends used to call the lovable actor 'Grumpelstiltskin'

Differing opinions: While Liz praised Hugh's bedroom skills, the Notting Hill star confessed last month that 'the sex bit probably fizzled out' by the end of their time together

In the spotlight: Their romance was highly-publicised at the time and helped launch Elizabeth's acting career

'The sex bit probably fizzled out', the rom com veteran confessed.

However, Liz clearly thought otherwise since she was full of praises for her ex when asked to rate his skills between the sheets.

Without batting an eyelid, the glamorous star said: 'Oh really, a 10! I was with him for 13 years!'

The pair have remained close since their break-up and Hurley even asked Grant to be the godfather of her son Damian in 2002.

Doing the rounds: On Wednesday, Liz visited the SiriusXM Studios in New York City for an interview

A Royally good time: The star also opened up about the royal family during her Watch What Happens Live chat, revealing she would choose Prince Charles over Prince William

Say cheese: Elizabeth was happy to pose outside the studios as she continued her promotional duties

Sign please: Fans had been patiently waiting for the chance to get an autograph from the actress