Media titan Rupert Murdoch, 93, tied the knot for the fifth time on Saturday, exchanging vows with Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired molecular biologist from Russia. The ceremony, a lavish affair held at Murdoch’s California vineyard estate, was attended by close family and friends, including prominent figures like New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and News Corp CEO Robert Thomson.
Murdoch’s new wife, Zhukova, looked stunning in a white off-the-shoulder gown, while the groom sported a classic black suit with a pop of color in the form of a yellow tie. Photos courtesy of The Sun, one of Murdoch’s publications, captured the joyous occasion.
This whirlwind romance comes just three months after the public announcement of their engagement. It also marks Murdoch’s latest chapter in love following his 2022 divorce from actress and model Jerry Hall.
The media mogul’s marital history is quite extensive, including previous marriages to Wendi Deng, Anna Torv, and Patricia Booker. Notably, his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith, a dental hygienist turned conservative radio host, was called off last year. Zhukova, for her part, was previously married to Alexander Zhukov, a wealthy Russian energy investor and politician.
Despite stepping down from his leadership roles at Fox News’s parent company and News Corp in November, Murdoch’s influence on the media landscape remains undeniable. His decision to hand the reins to his son Lachlan signifies a generational shift within one of the world’s most powerful media empires, which controls influential outlets like Fox News, The Times of London, and The Wall Street Journal.
As Murdoch and Zhukova embark on this new chapter together, the world watches with curiosity, wondering what the future holds for the media magnate and his latest marriage.
