Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing dual storms of corporate scrutiny and personal controversy, with his massive fortune taking a direct hit on the stock market.
Huang recently acknowledged an extramarital affair after reports linked him to a business executive allegedly targeted by foreign intelligence, prompting Nvidia to launch an independent investigation.
The scandal immediately impacted Nvidia shares, wiping billions off Huang’s valuation. According to Forbes, his net worth plummeted by $7.4 billion to $154.7 billion within minutes of trading, causing him to slip to 10th place on global billionaire rankings behind Warren Buffett and Larry Ellison.
Holding over a 3.5% stake in Nvidia, Huang’s fortune is heavily tied to the tech giant’s market performance.
While no divorce has been filed, the controversy has sparked widespread speculation regarding a hypothetical split from Lori Huang, his wife of nearly four decades. Living in community-property state California, an equal division of his estimated fortune could theoretically approach $81.1 billion, eclipsing past historic settlements.
Though Nvidia’s board maintains that national security and company secrets remain uncompromised, the ongoing volatility tests investor confidence during a critical period for the global AI leader.
