Hugh Grant's "Catty" Comments About Elizabeth Hurley's Fiancé  9/24/06

Hugh Grant has a playful friendship with ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley, with the ex-lovers making catty comments about their respective partners.

The British actor is dating English socialite Jemima Khan and Hurley is about to marry Indian businessman Arun Nayar - but the pair remain firm friends despite their past relationship, which ended in May 2000.

The Notting Hill star is happy they can talk about their new loves and even make jokes about them.

Grant says, "The funny thing is that our friendship is as strong as it ever was. Our break-up didn't affect that.

"We speak to each other almost every day. The companionship side hasn't changed.

"We make good-natured catty remarks about our new partners as the occasion arises. It feels rather familial now."