09.11.2026 21:31
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, one of the world’s richest tech bosses, has also opened his multibillion-dollar fortune to debate with his confession about his private life. Huang, who admitted to cheating on his wife of 41 years, has been claimed to potentially lose half his fortune in the event of a divorce. The calculated figure of $81 billion, if realized, would be one of the most expensive divorces in history.
After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to cheating on his wife of 41 years, Lori Huang, the cost of a possible divorce began to be discussed. The figure of $81.1 billion, equal to half of his fortune estimated by Forbes at $162.2 billion, became the amount raised in the event of a possible divorce.
HE ADMITTED INFIDELITY IN HIS 41-YEAR MARRIAGE
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, one of the world's largest chip manufacturers, admitted in a message sent to employees that he had not been faithful to his wife and apologized to his family.
The 63-year-old billionaire, who married Lori Huang in 1985, stated in his statement that his behavior hurt his wife and children and took responsibility.
In his message, Huang said, “I was not faithful to my wife. My behavior hurt my wife and children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am truly sorry.”
$81.1 BILLION CALCULATION IN A POSSIBLE DIVORCE
After Huang's confession, attention turned to the billionaire couple's wealth. According to Forbes' estimate dated November 8, 2026, Jensen Huang's personal wealth stands at around $162.2 billion.
Calculations based on the possibility that half of this wealth would be shared in a possible divorce brought up a figure of approximately $81.1 billion. It is assessed that if such a payment were made, it could be one of the highest divorce settlements in history.
However, $81.1 billion is not a finalized divorce settlement. This figure is merely a theoretical calculation based on the assumption that half of the wealth would be shared. There is no information indicating that the couple has decided to divorce or initiated legal proceedings in that direction.
RELATIONSHIP CLAIM PROMPTED AN INVESTIGATION AT NVIDIA
Huang's confession affected not only discussions about his private life but also Nvidia's agenda. In reports in the US press, it was alleged that Huang had a relationship with a Chinese businessperson named Alice Huang and that US intelligence accused this person of collecting information on behalf of China.
Nvidia management launched an independent investigation following allegations regarding whether the CEO was the target of foreign intelligence activities. Company management announced that so far no finding has been found indicating that US national security or Nvidia's trade secrets have been compromised. It was reported that Huang will continue in his role as CEO during the investigation.
NO STATEMENT YET FROM HIS WIFE
Jensen Huang's wife, Lori Huang, has not made any public statement regarding what happened. The couple's marriage, which began in 1985, and the billion-dollar fortune they built together came under close scrutiny by the international press after the confession.