Rupert Murdoch, the prominent right-wing media mogul, married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, in a vineyard wedding at his Bel-Air, California estate. The 93-year-old Australian billionaire, who owns media outlets like Fox Corporation and News Corp, tied the knot for the fifth time.
Zhukova, 67, is known for being the mother of Russian American art collector Dasha Zhukova and the former wife of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Murdoch, with a net worth of $9.77 billion, announced his resignation as chairman of both companies in November 2023, passing control to his son Lachlan while maintaining an “active role” in News Corp.
The marriage follows Murdoch’s divorce from former supermodel Jerry Hall in 2022 and a short-lived engagement to Ann Lesley Smith in March 2023.
1. Rupert Murdoch, the media tycoon behind Fox Corporation and News Corp, married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, in a vineyard wedding at his Bel-Air estate.
2. Murdoch, aged 93, tied the knot for the fifth time, with Zhukova, aged 67, who is known for being the mother of Russian American art collector Dasha Zhukova and the former wife of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
3. The ceremony was held at Murdoch’s vineyard in California, with photos released by the Sun, a tabloid newspaper owned by Murdoch himself.
4. Murdoch announced his resignation as chairman of both Fox Corporation and News Corp in November 2023, passing control to his son Lachlan while maintaining an “active role” in News Corp as chairman emeritus.
5. The marriage follows Murdoch’s divorce from former supermodel Jerry Hall in 2022 and a brief engagement to Ann Lesley Smith in March 2023.
6. Murdoch and Zhukova began dating in the summer of the previous year and announced their engagement in March.
7. With a net worth of $9.77 billion, Murdoch remains a significant figure in the media industry despite stepping down from his chairman roles.
