Elizabeth Hurley has told a UK court that she endured what she described as a brutal invasion of her privacy as she gave evidence in a High Court case examining allegations of unlawful information gathering by media organisations.

The actor said the alleged actions caused deep personal distress and intruded into some of the most private aspects of her life, as proceedings continue to scrutinise practices used to obtain personal information without consent.

Giving evidence, Hurley described how she believed her communications and private life had been systematically targeted over an extended period.

She told the court that the alleged conduct went far beyond legitimate public interest journalism and instead created a constant sense of vulnerability and mistrust.

The case forms part of a wider group of claims brought by public figures who allege their phones were intercepted and their personal data accessed unlawfully.

The defendants have strongly denied wrongdoing and are contesting the claims, arguing that their reporting was lawful and in the public interest.

The court is expected to hear further testimony and examine documentary evidence before reaching conclusions on liability.

Legal representatives for the media organisations have challenged aspects of the allegations, maintaining that privacy protections and journalistic standards were observed.

Hurley’s appearance underscores the continuing legal reckoning over historic media practices in the UK and the balance between press freedom and personal privacy.

The High Court proceedings are expected to continue in the coming weeks, with the outcome likely to have broader implications for privacy law and media accountability in Britain.