San Jose: Amidst startling revelations of an extramarital affair, Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang finds himself at the centre of a massive controversy. Huang’s recent admission of an affair with a Chinese woman has ignited widespread speculation about a potential divorce from his wife, Lori Huang. If the couple decides to part ways, media reports suggest it could result in the world’s most expensive divorce settlement, potentially eclipsing that of Bill and Melinda Gates.
According to Forbes, Jensen Huang’s net worth stood at approximately $155.2 billion as of November 9, 2026. The bulk of his wealth is closely tied to Nvidia shares, which have experienced significant volatility in recent weeks. Following a record high on October 6, the company’s stock plummeted by nearly 27%, wiping out about $1.6 trillion from its market capitalisation. Despite this decline, Huang retains a massive 3.58% stake in the tech giant. A May 2026 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates he holds around 870.6 million shares, though a portion is managed through trusts and other corporate entities.
A recent report by the New York Post provided a detailed estimation of the potential divorce settlement. The publication noted that the couple’s living trust and six corporate entities control nearly 670 million Nvidia shares. If Lori Huang is granted half of these joint assets, she would receive roughly 335 million shares. Valued at an estimated $179 per share, this allocation alone would be worth an astonishing $60 billion. Furthermore, an additional 140 million shares held in separate trusts could also be subject to division, depending on specific trust rules and legal documentation.
The couple tied the knot in the mid-1980s, well before Jensen founded Nvidia in 1993. Legal professionals note that under California’s community property laws, wealth acquired during a marriage is typically considered joint property and is divided equally in the event of a separation. However, pre-marital assets, inheritances, personal gifts, and any existing prenuptial agreements could alter this division.
While the infidelity has shocked the corporate world, legal experts familiar with California’s divorce laws clarify that a spouse’s extramarital affair does not automatically increase the financial settlement for the aggrieved party. Consequently, Huang’s admitted infidelity will not directly augment Lori’s legal share of the wealth. As of now, Lori Huang has not issued any public statement regarding the controversy or a potential divorce.