Liz Hurley's son Damian appears in Neighbours

Liz Hurley's son Damian appears in Neighbours (Image credit: PA Archive/Press Association Ima)

Elizabeth Hurley's son Damian has followed in his mother's theatrical footsteps, filming scenes as an extra for Neighbours. The 47-year-old actress and model announced to her online followers that the youngster had been given a part in Neighbours. She earlier told her fans that the 10-year-old had been merely due to visit the set of the show, which is filmed in Melbourne where she is staying with fiance, cricketer Shane Warne. Liz wrote on Twitter: "My son totally overexcited as he's visiting the Neighbours set today." Two hours later she added: "My son in heaven - he got to be an extra in Neighbours today." The model and actress made a number of screen appearances, including in the TV series Sharpe and the film Passenger 57, before gaining a higher profile through the revealing Versace dress she wore to accompany then boyfriend Hugh Grant to the premiere of his film Four Weddings And A Funeral. She went on to appear in Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery and Bedazzled, but also devoted herself to swimwear design, organic foods and film production. Hurley recently revived her acting career by appearing in Gossip Girl.

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