Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova. Photo: The Sun
Russian-born Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired molecular biologist, is the ex-wife of billionaire energy investor and Russian politician Alexander Zhukov. Last year, Murdoch resigned as head of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp media holdings. In 1952, Murdoch inherited a newspaper in his native Australia from his father
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, 93, has married for the fifth time. His corporation ‘News Corp’ has confirmed this. Murdoch and 67-year-old retired molecular biologist of Russian origin Elena Zhukova got married on Saturday in a ceremony at Murdoch’s vineyard estate in Bel Air, California. The couple had announced their engagement in March. Murdoch was previously married to model and actress Jerry Hall. They were married in 2016 and divorced in 2022. Zhukova is the ex-wife of billionaire energy investor and Russian politician Alexander Zhukov. Their daughter Dasha was previously married to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Abramovich was the owner of Premier League soccer club Chelsea. Murdoch has 6 children. He was first married to Australian flight attendant Patricia Booker, whom he divorced in 2013.
Murdoch steps down as leader.
Last year, Murdoch resigned as head of both FoxNews’ parent company and his News Corp. media holdings. His son Lachlan took command of the media empire, which spans continents and helped shape modern American politics. In 1952, Murdoch inherited a newspaper in his native Australia from his father.
Over the decades, he built a news and entertainment enterprise that became dominant in the United States and Britain. Murdoch’s corporation News Corp. owns Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, The Sun, and The Times. Fox News Channel, a 24-hour network founded in 1996, has deeply influenced television. Fox News Channel has become a popular news source among many conservative American viewers and politicians.
