Wedding bells are ringing again for Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul. Murdoch is gearing up for fifth trip down the aisle, this time with his girlfriend Elena Zhukova. The 92-year-old tycoon, who recently stepped down as Chairman of Fox News and News Corp, has announced his upcoming marriage to the 67-year-old Russian molecular biologist.
The wedding is set to take place in July at Murdoch's picturesque California wine estate. The couple first crossed paths at a family gathering organised by one of Murdoch's former wives, adding a touch of serendipity to their love story.The news of Murdoch's impending nuptials has already sparked curiosity, with invitations reportedly already sent out.
This will mark Murdoch's sixth engagement and fifth marriage. Over the years, he has been married four times before and has six children from those unions.
Who is Elena Zhukova Smith – fiancé of Rupert Murdoch?
His fiancé, Elena Zhukova, brings her own rich history to the table. Originally from Russia, she is a retired molecular diabetes specialist who relocated to the US during the waning years of the Soviet Union.Elena Zhukova was previously married to British billionaire Alexander Zhukov, with whom she shares a daughter, Dasha Zhukova, a prominent Russian-American art collector. Her daughter was previously married to Roman Abramovich, a well-known Russian businessman.The upcoming wedding has been a topic of interest since Murdoch's relationship with Zhukova became public last year, following the end of his engagement to radio host Ann Lesley Smith. The ceremony is slated to be held at Murdoch's California vineyard and estate, Moraga, in June.
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