Nvidia co-founder and chief executive Jensen Huang has publicly admitted infidelity, while media reports examining a possible divorce have discussed hypothetical settlements worth tens of billions of dollars.
However, neither Huang nor his wife, Lori, has announced plans to divorce. International Business Times reported on Tuesday that no divorce or settlement had been announced.
Huang addressed employees in an email that Nvidia published on Sunday. He apologised to his wife, their children and colleagues, accepted responsibility and expressed hope that his family could rebuild trust. “I was unfaithful to my wife,” Huang wrote.
Forbes estimated his net worth at approximately $155.2 billion on Monday. Its coverage suggested that a hypothetical divorce could involve at least $75 billion, depending on asset ownership, agreements and Nvidia’s share price. That figure represents speculation rather than an agreed payment or court award.
California Courts’ guidance distinguishes community property from separate property. Judges generally divide community property equally, while each spouse keeps qualifying separate assets.
Gifts and inheritances received individually can remain separate property. Spouses can also agree to a different division. Consequently, halving a published wealth estimate does not establish what either person would receive.
Public reporting has not established whether the Huangs have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
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Separately, Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation on Sunday following reports that Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. Independent directors oversee the inquiry with outside legal assistance.
At that time, the board said it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets had been compromised. It expressed confidence in Huang and his leadership team.
Huang pledged to cooperate with the investigation and asked the public to respect his family’s privacy.
On Tuesday, Nvidia’s independent directors confirmed that they had retained former acting US attorney Joon H. Kim and his firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, to conduct the investigation.
