Rupert Murdoch marries for 5th time at California vineyard

Rupert Murdoch, 93, weds Elena Zhukova, marking his fifth marriage. The media mogul's love life continues to captivate audiences.

Rupert Murdoch, the 93-year-old media mogul, tied the knot for the fifth time with Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired molecular biologist from Russia. The couple exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony at Murdoch's vineyard estate in Bel Air, California. The news of their marriage was confirmed by Murdoch's corporation, News Corp, with photos of the newlyweds released to the public.

This union comes after Murdoch's previous marriage to model and actress Jerry Hall, which ended in divorce in 2022. Zhukova, on the other hand, was previously married to billionaire energy investor and Russian politician Alexander Zhukov. Their daughter, Dasha, was once married to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club.

Murdoch's influence in the media world is undeniable, having built a global empire that includes newspapers like The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal. He also founded Fox News Channel in 1996, which has had a significant impact on American television and politics, particularly among conservative audiences and politicians.

Last year, Murdoch stepped down from his leadership roles in both Fox News' parent company and News Corp, passing the torch to his son, Lachlan. This marked a new chapter in Murdoch's storied career, which began when he inherited a newspaper in Australia from his father in 1952. Throughout the years, Murdoch has shaped the media landscape in the US and UK, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.