The pint-sized patriarch, who celebrated his 95th birthday on March 11, 2026, inherited his own father's newspaper in Adelaide, Australia, before expanding his own media conglomerate to include tabloids and the most influential (for better or worse, often the latter) TV news outlet in the world.
Though the real-life behind-the-scenes battle for control of the Aussie magnate's estate was less dramatic (and significantly less funny), the outcome of the family feud between Murdoch's eldest kids—Prudence MacLeod, Lachlan Murdoch, James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch—had major impacts on global politics, and only time will tell just how deep and severe those impacts will ultimately get.
Get to know all of Rupert Murdoch's children and the family that controls not just Fox, but also NewsCorp (which owns the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The Sun, Barron's, the California Post and HarperCollins books, among many others)—and, largely, the direction of the United States and the world, heaven help us all.
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Who are Rupert Murdoch's children?
Rupert Murdoch, Anna Torv and their children Lachlan Murdoch, James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch at their home in New York City circa 1983Photo by Peter Carrette Archive on Getty Images
Rupert Murdoch has six adult children. They are, eldest to youngest, Prudence MacLeod, Lachlan Murdoch, James Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch, Grace Murdoch and Chloe Murdoch.
Rupert Murdoch and wife Wendi Deng and their daughters Chloe Murdoch and Grace Murdoch during the 2007 NBA All Star Game on Feb. 18, 2007Photo by F. Micelotta on Getty Images
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Who will inherit the Murdoch estate?
Rupert Murdoch's eldest children Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch, Elisabeth's spouse Keith Tyson and James Murdoch arriving to probate court to battle over Rupert's estate in September 2024Photo by Bloomberg on Getty Images
The Murdoch kids quietly battled about the succession of Rupert Murdoch for seemingly decades, and in September 2025, NPR reports, it was finally settled: After buying out Prudence, Elisabeth and James' shares, with each receiving roughly $1.1 billion, Lachlan Murdoch will inherit NewsCorp and Fox Corporation when Rupert dies.
The news came after Lachlan and Rupert sued Prudence, James and Elisabeth in probate court to negate any control they may have had over NewsCorp and Fox, especially in terms of any potential deviation from its ultra-right wing, hyper-conservative political leanings.
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Who is James Murdoch?
Rupert and James Murdoch in March 2010Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo on Getty Images
James was raised in New York City and enrolled in Harvard University, but dropped out ... to start his own hip-hop label. Yes, we're serious: He founded Rawkus Records in 1995. It actually boasted a great roster, including Eminem, Common, Talib Kweli and more. James stepped down from the label after his dad's company acquired it in 1998.
He helped create Sky Procycling and has a black belt in karate, according to CNN.
In 2024, James endorsed then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election and previously supported and donated to Joe Biden in 2020.
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Who is James Murdoch's wife?
Kathryn Hufschmid and James Murdoch at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March 2024Photo by Daniele Venturelli on Getty Images
Hufschmid now focuses on philanthropy. She served as an executive director for the Clinton Climate Initiative, a division of the Clinton Foundation, from 2006 to 2011, and had an Oxford University fellowship until 2012.
She also supports political reform, including ranked choice voting and open primary elections.
Hufschmid described herself as a "radical centrist" and said Rupert is largely "misunderstood" by the public, explaining, “It’s also a done deal. He’s made a lot of choices and that reputation is solidified. There’s not really anything I can do about that.”
Where is James Murdoch now?
James has beenopenly critical of Fox News' and other News Corp. properties' coverage of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection attempt; dismissal of climate change and support for Donald Trump.
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Lachlan was raised largely in New York City and graduated from Princeton University.
Lachlan moved to Sydney in 2005 amid clashes with Roger Ailes (who was forced out of Fox for alleged sexual harassment and misconduct and died in 2017), but moved back stateside in 2015. In 2014, he was named co-chair of Fox Corporation, and serves as CEO. During his tenure, Fox shelled out $787.5 million in a settlement to Dominion Voting Systems after the network falsely reported that the 2020 election was stolen, and another similar lawsuit from Smartmatic over the claims is still pending, the New York Times reports.
Bafflingly, Lachlan reportedly believes that Fox News is a "center-right" outlet, which means the Overton window is so far to the right that if the world were flat, it would likely go hurtling over the edge.
How old is Lachlan Murdoch?
As of this writing, Lachlan Murdoch is 54 years old.
In addition to covering magazines like Vogue, Sarah Murdoch has also hosted Australian morning show Today, Australia's Top Model, Pride of Australia and the very short-lived Everybody Dance Now.
Despite Lachlan's work directly negatively impacting LGBTQIA+ communities, in 2023, Sarah and Lachlan reportedly donated $1 million to Qtopia, a queer museum in Sydney.
Who are Lachlan Murdoch's children?
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How much money is Lachlan Murdoch worth?
Lachlan Murdoch's net worth is estimated at roughly $2.25 billion, per the Australian Financial Review.
That remains to be seen, but so far, it sure looks that way.
“With Lachlan’s control secured, the Murdoch–Trump relationship looks set to remain transactional but symbiotic: Fox retains its role as the most powerful voice in the pro-Trump media world, in ways that serve both the Murdochs’ bottom line and Trump’s need to retain his base,” Lewis said. “Though, after the Dominion case that got them into so much trouble after the 2020 election, we may be less likely to see the kind of reckless fealty to Trump’s claims in the years ahead, particularly if political winds more generally turn against the administration amid what could be an economic downturn ahead.”
Are Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch still married?
Lachlan is executive chair and CEO of Fox Corporation, chair of News Corp. and executive chairman of Australian broadcast company Nova. His role of successor to his father's throne is secured as of late 2025.
Where does Lachlan Murdoch currently live?
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Who is Prudence Murdoch?
Prudence MacLeod in December 1998Photo by The Sydney Morning Herald on Getty Images
Prudence was born in August 1958 and raised in Adelaide, Australia, until Booker and Rupert split. In 1968, she moved to London with Rupert and then-wife Torv when Rupert purchased News of the World.
Prudence was also somewhat estranged from Rupert for a time, especially after he mentioned in a 1997 interview that he had "three children," leading her to give an interview—published on Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch's wedding day—with the headline, "The Forgotten Daughter." Ouch! (They've since reconciled.)
Rupert Murdoch and Prudence MacLeod hugging in October 2004Photo by The AGE on Getty Images
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Where is Prudence Murdoch now?
Prudence MacLeod at Rupert Murdoch's wedding to Jerry Hall in March 2016Photo by Neil Mockford/Alex Huckle on Getty Images
Prudence is married to Alasdair MacLeod, with whom she shares three children. She and MacLeod live in Australia and co-founded the Macdoch Foundation, which focuses largely on funding efforts to fight climate change.
Who is Elisabeth Murdoch?
Elisabeth MurdochPhoto by Jeff Spicer on Getty Images
Elisabeth started her career as program acquisitions manager of FX Networks in 1994 before resigning from the Murdoch empire entirely in 2000. In 2001, she founded the Shine Limited production company, which helms shows like MasterChef, until the company was acquired by—brace yourself!—News Corporation in 2011.
Who is Elisabeth Murdoch's husband?
Elisabeth has been married three times.
Elisabeth Murdoch daughter of Rupert Murdoch, and Elkin Kwesi Pianim at their wedding in September 1993Photo by Paul Harris on Getty Images
She wed her first husband, Elkin Kwesi Pianim, an investment banker and fellow nepo baby, in 1993, the New York Times reported. They welcomed two children before splitting in 1998, after which The Guardian reports he worked with Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe to decimate quite a bit of that nation's rainforests.
Elisabeth Murdoch and husband Matthew Freud in November 2012Photo by Dave M. Benett on Getty Images
Her second marriage was to another nepo baby, Matthew Freud, a public relations executive and great-grandson of some dude named Sigmund Freud, in 2001. They have two children and split in 2014. Matthew and Rupert reportedly didn't get along very well.
Elisabeth Murdoch and husband Keith Tyson in October 2021Photo by John Phillips on Getty Images
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Where is Elisabeth Murdoch now?
Elisabeth Murdoch lives in London and is the executive chair of Sister Pictures, a TV and movie production house. She reportedly has more left-leaning politics than her father and brothers—and Brian Cox told USA Today that she and Tyson were big fans of Succession.
Who is Grace Murdoch?
Grace Murdoch and Wendi Deng at the 2024 Met GalaPhoto by John Shearer on Getty Images
A former Charlotte Tilbury intern, she's interested in fashion and beauty and attended the 2024 and 2025 Met Galas with her mom.
Where is Grace Murdoch now?
Grace Murdoch and Wendi Deng at the 2025 Met GalaPhoto by Jamie McCarthy on Getty Images
Per her LinkedIn, Grace is an investment banking analyst for Goldman Sachs, because, well, of course she is.
Who is Chloe Murdoch?
Wendi Deng and Chloe Murdoch at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "All Hallows' Eve" benefit in October 2017Photo by WWD on Getty Images
Chloe Murdoch is the daughter of Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng. She was born July 17, 2003. Chloe, like Grace, attended the Brearley School and grew up in the Big Apple.
Where is Chloe Murdoch now?
Wendi Deng and Chloe Murdoch in 2023Photo by Anna Webber on Getty Images
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