Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Marries Retired Biologist Elena Zhukova in Fifth Wedding

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, aged 93, recently exchanged vows with retired biologist Elena Zhukova, 67, in a lavish ceremony at his Bel-Air vineyard estate in California. The nuptials mark Murdoch’s fifth marriage, cementing his love story with the former Russian molecular biologist.

The iconic Australian billionaire’s wedding festivities were beautifully captured by the Sun, a publication under Murdoch’s ownership. The 93-year-old, who led the helm of prominent media entities like Fox Corporation and News Corp, presided over the exclusive event that united him with his new wife, Elena Zhukova.

Elena Zhukova, the ex-wife of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is known for her ties to the art world and her daughter, Dasha Zhukova. The couple’s relationship sparked interest after Murdoch’s significant career transition in 2023, where he handed over leadership to his son Lachlan after long-standing service in the media industry.

Murdoch, with a staggering net worth of $9.77 billion according to Bloomberg, announced his engagement to Zhukova in March following a summer romance. The wedding ceremony at the picturesque vineyard estate in Bel-Air showcased the union of two remarkable individuals with bustling careers and intriguing backgrounds.

Among Murdoch’s past relationships, his union with former supermodel Jerry Hall ended in divorce in 2022. In a turn of events, a proposal to Ann Lesley Smith was briefly announced in 2023, only to be called off two weeks later, leading Murdoch to find solace in the companionship of Elena Zhukova.