Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has embarked on a new chapter of his life by marrying for the fifth time.
His bride, Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist of Russian descent, joined him in holy matrimony at his picturesque vineyard estate in Bel Air, California.
The ceremony, held on a serene Saturday, marked the culmination of their engagement, announced just three months prior.
According to the BBC, Rupert Murdoch and Zhukova’s love story began in 2023 at a party hosted by one of Murdoch’s former spouses.
Confirming their blossoming romance, The Independent later revealed their engagement in March 2024, reinforcing their journey towards marital bliss.
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According to The Independent, Rupert Murdoch’s most recent marriage was to American model and actress Jerry Hall, which lasted from 2016 to 2022.
His previous marriages include Australian flight attendant Patricia Booker, Scottish-born journalist Anna Mann, and Chinese-born entrepreneur Wendi Deng.
Rupert Murdoch Embarked on a Remarkable Path After Inheriting a Newspaper from His Father
The Associated Press traces Murdoch’s illustrious media journey back to 1952 when he inherited a newspaper from his father in Adelaide, Australia.
From there, he embarked on a remarkable trajectory, acquiring numerous publications in the United Kingdom and the United States.
His achievements include well-known names such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, the Sun and News of the World.
One of his most notable achievements was launching Fox News in 1996 and establishing the Fox broadcast network.
Even ABC, NBC, and CBS, the Big Three networks in the broadcasting landscape, were disrupted because of this move.
However, in September 2023, Murdoch stepped down as the leader of his two conglomerates, Fox Corp. and News Corp.,
Currently, His son, Lachlan, is the chairman of News Corp. and the chief executive officer of Fox Corp.,
This marks a generational shift in leadership for Murdoch’s media empire.
The bride, Elena Zhukova at 67, also brings her rich history to the marriage.
According to research, she is the ex-wife of a billionaire energy investor and Russian politician Alexander Zhukov.