Elle Fanning’s Girlfriend, Gus Wenner Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Brother, Career

Gus Wenner (Edward Augustus Wenner) is an American media executive who currently serves as CEO of Rolling Stone magazine.

He is the son of Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner, and has steadily built his career within the company—helping steer the legacy brand through its digital transformation and changes in ownership.

Profile

• Full name: Edward Augustus Wenner
• Nickname: Gus Wenner
• Date of birth: August 10, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: American
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Magazine executive, media producer
• Parents: Father: Jann Wenner; Mother: Jane Schindelheim
• Siblings: Brother: Theo Wenner
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Elle Fanning (since 2023)
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Gus Wenner was born Edward Augustus Wenner in August 1990. He is the son of Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone, and Jane Schindelheim.

He grew up between New York City and Idaho, in homes steeped in music and culture. From early years, his environment exposed him to music—records, artists, live performances—which influenced his tastes and later decisions.

Wenner attended Brown University, graduating in 2012.

Personal Life

Gus Wenner publicly confirmed to be in a relationship with actress Elle Fanning starting around late 2023. They made their red-carpet debut together at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2024.

Career

After graduation in 2012, Wenner began working for Wenner Media (his family’s media company). He oversaw digital operations for Rolling Stone. Within a year, he was head of digital for the magazine.

In 2014, he became head of digital for all of Wenner Media’s digital properties, including Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, Men’s Journal.

The company sold Us Weekly and Men’s Journal in 2017 to American Media Inc., while Rolling Stone was sold to Penske Media Corporation. Wenner remained in leadership roles during this period, becoming President and Chief Operating Officer.

In early 2021 he became chief executive officer of Rolling Stone. Under his leadership, the publication has emphasized the transition toward digital, events, multimedia revenue streams, and maintaining its legacy in music and culture journalism.

He is also executive producer on several documentary and media projects including SuperVillain: The Making of Takashi 6ix9ine, Little Richard: I Am Everything, USA v Chapo etc.

Net Worth

Gus Wenner’s now has an estimated net worth of at least $2 million, accumulated working as a magazine executive and media producer.

Social Media

• Instagram: @guswenner

Filmography

• Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari (2025, Executive Producer)
• Little Richard: I Am Everything (2022, Executive Producer)
• SuperVillain: The Making of Takashi 6ix9ine (2021, Executive Producer)
• USA v Chapo (2019, Executive Producer)
• Jackass Reunion: 15 Years Later (2015, Executive Producer)