Rupert Murdoch: 93-Year-Old Billionaire Marries 5th Wife In Colourful Wedding
- Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, married Elena Zhukova, 67, in a secret ceremony at his Bel Air estate
- The private wedding was attended by notable figures such as Robert Kraft and Robert Thompson
- The couple announced their engagement in March, less than nine months after they started dating
Rupert Murdoch, aged 93, exchanged vows with biologist Elena Zhukova in California, US.
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According to Daily Mail, the private event occurred at Murdoch's Moraga Estate on Saturday, June 2.
The billionaire and founder of News Corp had declared his engagement to Zhukova in March, following a romance that began less than a year prior.
Rupert Murdoch's private wedding
Newly released photographs depict the newlyweds in a garden setting, with Zhukova, 67, clutching a bouquet of white blooms.
Photos captured from the outskirts of the property reveal staff members carrying floral arrangements towards the estate amidst a noticeable boost in security measures for the occasion.
This marks Murdoch’s fifth marriage, his previous union with Jerry Hall having spanned from 2016 until 2022.
Zhukova, mother to Dasha Zhukova, a well-known Russian socialite and ex-wife of Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea FC, has a storied background.
She was previously married to Alexander Zhukov, a wealthy energy investor. She is a molecular biologist who focuses on diabetes research.
Zhukova moved to the United States from Russia with her daughter in 1991. She has since retired from her position at UCLA’s medical research unit.
It is reported that Murdoch’s third wife, Wendi Deng, facilitated his acquaintance with Zhukova, and the two have maintained a close friendship in New York.
Elderly tycoon marries younger gorgeous wife
YEN.com.gh reported photos from a couple in age gap marriage during their wedding emerged online, eliciting mixed reactions.
Ben Waigwa married his lover Carol Mwangi in a colourful traditional wedding in Kiharu, Murang'a constituency.
The lovebird's wedding was attended by family and close friends only.
Carol shared photos from her wedding on social media, declaring she was officially a Mrs.
MC Jimmie Kajim, who was the event's emcee also shared photos from the wedding.
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