She was once a model, best known for hosting TV hit Australia’s Next Top Model, but after her husband, Lachlan, was named successor to his father Rupert’s $17.3 billion media empire, Sarah Murdoch, 51, looks poised to become a very powerful woman.
Rupert, 92, recently announced he’s stepping down as chairman of Fox Corp and NewsCorp, after a 70-year career, handing the reins to his eldest son.
After years of being based in LA, Lachlan, 52, and Sarah settled in Sydney in 2021, but the succession announcement has sparked speculation the couple and their three children will relocate back to the US.
It’s also raised questions about how Lachlan’s new role may affect the pair’s marriage. Rupert, of course, has famously been married four times with none of his relationships…