Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Marries Fifth Wife in California Vineyard Ceremony

Rupert Murdoch, a media magnate, got married for the fifth time. He married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist from Russia. The wedding took place at his vineyard estate in California. They got engaged in March and tied the knot in a ceremony. Elena wore a white dress and held Lily of the Valley flowers. Rupert Murdoch has been married multiple times before. He was previously married to women like Wendi Deng, Anna Maria Torv, and Patricia Booker. He has children from his previous marriages. His latest marriage is unlikely to affect his business as his companies are controlled by a family trust. Elena Zhukova was married to Alexander Zhukov, a billionaire energy investor and Russian politician. Their daughter, Dasha, was married to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Rupert Murdoch announced his retirement from Fox Corp and News Corp in September 2023. He plans to stay involved but in a different role as his son, Lachlan, takes over. Rupert Murdoch, aged 93, married Elena Zhukova, aged 67, in a ceremony at his vineyard estate in California. The couple announced their engagement in March. Rupert Murdoch has a history of building a global media empire. He inherited a newspaper in Australia and expanded his business to the US and UK. His son, Lachlan, has taken over his media holdings. Fox News, a network founded by Murdoch, has had a significant impact on American politics.