Rupert Murdoch's 'wild' granddaughter Charlotte Freud splits from beau
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The lively granddaughter of billionaire Rupert Murdoch has parted ways with her Hollywood actor beau, just a few months after they began cohabitating in Los Angeles.

Charlotte Freud, 25, a member of the vibrant media family that inspired HBO’s popular series “Succession,” and actor Isaak Presley, 23, reportedly ended their passionate relationship quietly after it began earlier this year.

A source familiar with Charlotte, who separated from Luke Storey in 2023, and Isaak shared: “They broke up last month. The decision was mutual, and they remain on friendly terms.”

“It was definitely the right choice for both, and Charlotte is doing well. In fact, she recently went on a date with a top-tier actor. However, it’s all very secretive at the moment,” added the source.

Despite the split, the pair has maintained such a cordial relationship that Isaak, known for his roles in Netflix’s “Fuller House” and Disney’s “Stuck in the Middle” with Jenna Ortega, attended Charlotte’s 25th birthday celebration at Nobu Malibu over the weekend.

The 'wild child' granddaughter of billionaire Rupert Murdoch has split from her Hollywood actor boyfriend Isaak Presley - just months after moving in together in Los Angeles (the couple pictured in July)

The ‘wild child’ granddaughter of billionaire Rupert Murdoch has split from her Hollywood actor boyfriend Isaak Presley – just months after moving in together in Los Angeles (the couple pictured in July)

The duo have remained on such good terms that Isaak, who starred in Netflix 's Fuller House - a Full House spin-off - and Disney's Stuck in the Middle with Jenna Ortega , attended Charlotte's 25th birthday dinner at Nobu Malibu at the weekend

The duo have remained on such good terms that Isaak, who starred in Netflix ‘s Fuller House – a Full House spin-off – and Disney’s Stuck in the Middle with Jenna Ortega , attended Charlotte’s 25th birthday dinner at Nobu Malibu at the weekend

Charlotte tied the knot with Luke Storey in 2022 before divorcing the next year

Charlotte tied the knot with Luke Storey in 2022 before divorcing the next year 

Charlotte, who grew up in the UK shifting between family homes in London and Suffolk, arrived for the celebration in a show-stopping outfit comprising a black mini skirt and matching halterneck top that showed off her tattoos.

After enjoying a meal at one of LA’s trendiest restaurants, she was treated to mochi ice cream as friends including DJ Johnny Danger – real name John Goldsmith – and actress Claudia Rosier sang her happy birthday.

The outing followed another recent major milestone last month as Charlotte, who has spoken publicly of her addiction to drugs and alcohol, marked her five-year sober anniversary.

The daughter of media executive Elisabeth Murdoch and PR guru Matthew Freud – whose 13-year marriage ended in 2014 – earned her ‘wild child’ label during her teenage years. 

She has said that she used ketamine so frequently during that period that peers also nicknamed her ‘K-angel’, after the drug.

Isaak has also spoken openly about addiction, revealing earlier this year that he was three years sober from pills and six months sober from alcohol and other substances.

The pair started dating in February – Charlotte’s first serious relationship since the collapse of her whirlwind marriage to British rapper Luke Storey, who is 15 years her senior.

They had married at St Mary’s Church in Westwell, Oxfordshire in 2022, with a glittering guest list worthy of a high-octane TV drama.

The exes celebrated her 25th birthday party over the weekend - proving no acrimony

The exes celebrated her 25th birthday party over the weekend – proving no acrimony 

Charlotte (centre) looked stunning as she partied up a storm with her pals and Isaak

Charlotte (centre) looked stunning as she partied up a storm with her pals and Isaak

Media tycoon Rupert flew in amid his divorce from his fourth wife, Texan supermodel Jerry Hall, while famous family friends including film star Woody Harrelson and TV presenter Claudia Winkleman were also in attendance.

However, 14 months later, the pair announced they had split – with Charlotte revealing it was over almost immediately after saying ‘I do’.

‘We had been married for 12 hours when our whole world fell apart,’ she said at the time. ‘He relapsed on the way to our honeymoon. It wasn’t a great sign.’

Charlotte had met Luke, a self-confessed recovering drug and alcohol addict – when she was just 18 and he was 33. He encouraged her to join Narcotics Anonymous, helping to end her addiction to ketamine.

Charlotte is pictured last month in London

Charlotte is pictured last month in London

Charlotte's grandfather Rupert Murdoch is pictured in 2019

Charlotte’s grandfather Rupert Murdoch is pictured in 2019

Following her divorce, Charlotte moved to Los Angeles to focus on writing musicals, where she met Isaak, who goes by the nickname ‘Cowboy’ owing to his passion for horse riding.

Friends once described the couple as ‘a good match’, with the couple rarely seen apart from one another during the course of their relationship. In the spring, they enjoyed a romantic holiday across Europe, visiting Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice and the Greek islands.

News of their breakup comes as Charlotte’s half-brother Jonah, 28, made headlines last week after being spotted having dinner with pop star Lily Allen, 40, following her divorce from Stranger Things star David Harbour, 50.

Jonah, who is the son of Matthew and his first wife, Caroline Hutton – who went on to marry Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, before divorcing in 2007 – dined at the Michelin-starred Dorian in Notting Hill with the singer last Tuesday.

Isaak is pictured in Disney's Stuck in the Middle with Jenna Ortega (the duo pictured middle row)

Isaak is pictured in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle with Jenna Ortega (the duo pictured middle row)

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