New Marriage for Media Magnate Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch Plans to Marry Elena Zhukova
Rupert Murdoch, the renowned 93-year-old media mogul, has announced his engagement to Elena Zhukova, a retired scientist of Russian origin. The couple, who met last year, is now preparing for their upcoming nuptials. Elena’s ex-husband, Alexander Zhukov, is a billionaire energy investor and Russian politician. Notably, their daughter Dasha was previously married to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the former owner of the Premier League football club Chelsea.
Aficionado of News and Entertainment Empire
Rupert Murdoch boasts an impressive portfolio within the realm of news and entertainment. In 1952, Murdoch inherited a newspaper in his native Australia from his father. Over the years, he strategically built a media empire that became a dominant presence in both the United States and Britain, including renowned entities such as The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal.
End of an Era at Fox News
Last year, Rupert Murdoch took a step back from his position as the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp. media holdings, allowing his son Lachlan Murdoch to assume the mantle. News Corp. is a far-reaching media empire that has played a significant role in shaping modern American politics. Fox News, a 24-hour news network founded in 1996, has become a trusted source for conservative U.S. audiences and politicians.
Public Struggles and Noteworthy Events
Fox News has experienced both remarkable successes and highly publicized challenges. In 2022, it settled a defamation lawsuit related to its coverage of false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election results, paying a staggering $787 million to resolve the matter. Several months earlier, Fox News ousted Tucker Carlson, the network’s popular prime-time host, whose compelling political theories and fiery commentaries positioned him as a prominent figure in GOP politics.
Influence and Legacy
Beyond Fox News, Rupert Murdoch initiated the Fox broadcast network, the first to successfully challenge the television behemoths ABC, CBS, and NBC. Additionally, he exerted control over the popular conservative outlet, the New York Post. The Murdoch family’s impact stretches beyond the media landscape and inspired the HBO drama series “Succession.” Forbes estimates the family’s wealth to be approximately $19 billion.
A Spirited Love Life
Rupert Murdoch’s personal life has exhibited a fair share of intrigue. Following the end of his six-year marriage to model and actor Jerry Hall in 2022, Murdoch’s latest marriage, he is now engaged to Elena Zhukova. Murdoch has been previously married four times, leaving him with six children from his various relationships. Each of his four children from his previous marriages, Prudence, Lachlan, James, and Elisabeth, holds an equal stake in the family trust and has an equal say in the destiny of the trust’s voting stock upon his passing.
Showcasing his captivating love life, Murdoch’s matrimonial journey began with Patricia Booker, an Australian, with whom he had one child, Prudence, and subsequently with Scottish-born journalist Anna Torv, who gave birth to Lachlan, James, and Elisabeth. After divorcing Torv, Murdoch married Wendi Deng, a Chinese-born individual, leading to the birth of their two daughters, Grace and Chloe. Moreover, he was briefly engaged to Ann Lesley Smith in the spring of previous year.
