The fabulous life of Wendi Deng Murdoch, who went from a poor childhood in China to investing in Snapchat, dating a 21-year-old model, and partying with Ivanka Trump

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Murdoch lives worlds away from her roots.

Wendi Deng Murdoch grew up in small-town China, the daughter of two engineers who hoped she'd become a doctor.

Today, 49-year-old Murdoch is a powerful businesswoman with a varied career, who's been married twice, once to media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Below, take a look at some of the highlights of Murdoch's personal and professional lives.