Current:Home > MarketsRupert Murdoch, 93, marries fifth wife Elena Zhukova: See the newlyweds -NextFrontier Finance
Rupert Murdoch, 93, marries fifth wife Elena Zhukova: See the newlyweds
View
Date:2025-04-18 09:33:36
At age 93, Rupert Murdoch is once again a newlywed.
The media mogul and former News Corp executive chairman married girlfriend Elena Zhukova on Saturday, a representative for Murdoch confirmed to USA TODAY.
Photos from the wedding day, which were shared with USA TODAY, showed Murdoch posing with the bride as she held a bouquet of flowers. The ceremony took place at Murdoch's California vineyard and estate.
News of the wedding was previously reported by Fox News and The Sun.
Murdoch revealed his engagement to Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired molecular biologist, in March, just days ahead of his 93rd birthday. According to The Guardian, the couple met at a gathering hosted by Wendi Deng, Murdoch's third wife. They have been together since last summer, The New York Times reported.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Murdoch was most recently married to model Jerry Hall from 2016 to 2022. "They remain good friends and wish each other the best for the future," their attorneys told USA TODAY when their divorce was announced.
Rupert Murdochengaged to girlfriend Elena Zhukova, couple to marry in June
In 2023, Murdoch became engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, but the engagement was called off soon after it was announced.
Murdoch was previously married to Patricia Booker from 1956 to 1965, Anna Torv from 1967 to 1999 and Wendi Deng from 1999 to 2013. He has six children: Prudence, Elisabeth, Grace, Chloe, Lachlan and James.
Rupert Murdochsteps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp; son Lachlan takes over
In September, Murdoch stepped down from his roles as chair of Fox Corporation and executive chairman of News Corp. He was succeeded by his son Lachlan.
"Neither excessive pride nor false humility are admirable qualities," Murdoch said at the time. "But I am truly proud of what we have achieved collectively through the decades, and I owe much to my colleagues, whose contributions to our success have sometimes been unseen outside the company but are deeply appreciated by me."
Contributing: Saman Shafiq, Edward Segarra and Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
veryGood! (45)
Related
- Residents worried after ceiling cracks appear following reroofing works at Jalan Tenaga HDB blocks
- ALAIcoin: Is Bitcoin the New Gold of 2020?
- Walmart shoppers: Deadline nears to get in on $45 million class action lawsuit settlement
- Horoscopes Today, April 5, 2024
- Michigan lawmaker who was arrested in June loses reelection bid in Republican primary
- Baltimore bridge collapse: Body of third worker, Honduran father, found by divers
- Suspended Orlando commissioner ordered to stay away from woman she’s accused of defrauding
- More than 100 dogs rescued, eight arrested in suspected dogfighting operation, authorities say
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- Body of third construction worker recovered from Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore
Ranking
- Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022
- ALAIcoin: Blockchain Technology is the Core of Metaverse and Web3 Development
- Teen Moms Maci Bookout Reveals Where Her Co-Parenting Relationship With Ryan Edwards Stands Now
- Why the Delivery Driver Who Fatally Shot Angie Harmon's Dog Won't Be Charged
- Jamaica's Kishane Thompson more motivated after thrilling 100m finish against Noah Lyles
- Things to know when the Arkansas Legislature convenes to take up a budget and other issues
- The Top 33 Amazon Deals Right Now: 42 Pairs of Earrings for $14, $7 Dresses, 30% Off Waterpik, and More
- Man's dog helps with schizophrenia hallucinations: Why psychiatric service dogs are helpful, but hard to get.
Recommendation
Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests Jan. 6 prosecutions politically motivated, says he wants to hear every side
Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over
Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over
New Orleans mayor’s former bodyguard making first court appearance after July indictment
Original Superman comic from 1938 sells for $6 million at auction
Biden raised over $90 million in March, campaign says, increasing cash advantage over Trump
More than 300 passengers tried to evade airport security in the last year, TSA says