[3][4] In a court settlement of his child support obligations, Bing agreed to pay £1.8 million in annual installments of £100,000 for Hurley, although his mother declined to accept the payments.
[8][9][10] Hurley later lived part time in Australia because of his mother's relationship with Australian cricket player Shane Warne.
Hurley told Vogue, "It feels strange being referred to as a model" before explaining, "When I was 17, I got a call saying that [fashion photographer] Steven Meisel wanted me in New York the next day to front a new campaign.
I'd never modelled before, but in a moment of madness I agreed, flew out, did the shoot and made it back to school in time for my first class on Monday.
"[16] In July 2020, Hurley signed with IMG, whose clients include Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen, Cara Delevingne, and Gigi and Bella Hadid.