Jerry Hall Files for Divorce From Rupert Murdoch
Ms. Hall, a model and actress, and Mr. Murdoch wed in March 2016
Jerry Hall filed for divorce from Rupert Murdoch on Friday, citing “irreconcilable differences” and seeking spousal support.
Ms. Hall, a model and actress, and Mr. Murdoch wed in March 2016. Mr. Murdoch, 91 years old, is executive chairman of News Corp, NWSA 1.09%▲ which owns The Wall Street Journal, and is also chairman of Fox Corp. FOX 3.00%▲ The filing was made in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Ms. Hall turns 66 on July 2.
A trust had been created to hold the Murdoch family’s substantial voting stakes in News Corp and Fox Corp. Mr. Murdoch controls the trust, while four children from his first two marriages—sons Lachlan and James and daughters Elisabeth and Prudence—also have votes. Two younger daughters from his third marriage, to Wendi Deng—Grace and Chloe—are beneficiaries of the trust but don’t have votes.
People familiar with the ownership structure of the trust said that the pending divorce won’t affect control of the trust.
In addition, one of the people said there is a prenuptial agreement in place. The terms of that agreement couldn’t be immediately learned.
The marriage to Ms. Hall is Mr. Murdoch’s fourth.
The New York Times in June reported that the couple was seeking a divorce.