What is Sarah Murdoch’s Net Worth?
Model, actress, and TV host Sarah Murdoch is British-Australian and has a $200 million fortune. In addition to appearing on the covers of numerous foreign editions of Vogue, Elle, GQ, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire, among other magazines, Sarah Murdoch has walked the catwalk for renowned fashion designers like Chanel, Kenzo, Valentino, Givenchy, and Oscar de la Rent. She hosted all four episodes of the brief reality dancing competition program “Everybody Dance Now” and three seasons of the reality competition series “Australia’s Next Top Model.
Early Life and Education
Born Sarah O’Hare in England on May 31, 1972, Sarah Murdoch grew up in Sydney, Australia. Ryan is the name of her brother. Murdoch studied ballet at the McDonald College in North Strathfield. She later graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Master of Business Administration. Additionally, Murdoch holds a degree from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Modeling Career
At the age of 17, Murdoch started modeling. She relocated to Paris, France, after working for Vivien’s Management in Sydney for a period. There, Murdoch rose to prominence as a catwalk model, representing high-profile labels like Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Givenchy, Kenzo, Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld, and Issey Miyake. She later starred in commercials for many high-end companies, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Estée Lauder, and Revlon. Murdoch has appeared on the covers of numerous foreign editions of magazines, including Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Glamour, and GQ. Additionally, she has made appearances in a few Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues.
Television Hosting
Murdoch took over as co-host of “Today,” the well-liked breakfast television news and current affairs show on Nine Network, in late 2006. She covered for Jessica Rowe, who was on maternity leave for four months. Later, in 2009, Murdoch took over as host of the contentious reality competition series “Australia’s Next Top Model,” succeeding Jodhi Meares. Murdoch was a judge on the program as well. She created a stir in 2010 during her second season of the show when she declared the incorrect winner in the live finale. Before departing, Murdoch appeared on “Australia’s Next Top Model” for one more season in 2011.
Acting
Murdoch played a struggling model named Candi in the romantic comedy thriller “Head over Heels,” which was released in 2001. Ivana Miliňvić, Shalom Harlow, Monica Potter, and Freddie Prinze Jr. were among the cast members.
Personal Life
Murdoch wed media magnate Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son, business magnate Lachlan Murdoch, in 1999. They have three kids together: daughter Aerin and sons Kalan and Aidan. The Murdochs reside in Bellevue Hill, a suburb of Sydney. When the couple paid $150 million for a property in Los Angeles in 2019, they became well-known.
Philanthropy
Murdoch is an ambassador for the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne and is heavily involved in charitable activities. She is a member of its board of directors as well. In 1986, Murdoch’s husband’s grandmother established the Institute, Australia’s leading child health research institution. In other parts of Australia, Murdoch served on the board of the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth and was a longtime supporter of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. She established and oversaw the young patron program while serving on the board of Public Theater in New York.
