Jensen Huang loses $6.47 billion amid affair scandal, slips out of top 10 richest

Jensen Huang's net worth fell to $148 billion as Nvidia shares faced selling pressure. The slide came amid personal controversy and a probe into possible foreign intelligence links.His wealth fell $6.47bn in a day, $15bn down over the yearNew Delhi,Nov 10, 2026 09:39 ISTNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has slipped two places to the 12th position in the global billionaire rankings, with his net worth falling to $148 billion as the chipmaker's shares came under pressure amid the controversy surrounding his personal life and an ongoing investigation into possible foreign intelligence links.According to the latest billionaire wealth tracker snapshot shared on Tuesday, November 10, Huang's fortune declined by $6.47 billion, or 4.2%, in the latest daily change. His wealth is also down $15 billion, or 9.2%, over the past year.The latest ranking marks a further setback for the Nvidia chief, who was earlier placed 10th. He had lost $7.4 billion during the first half-hour of trading on November 9, when his net worth fell to $154.7 billion.The decline in Huang's fortune comes as Nvidia shares face selling pressure following his admission of being unfaithful to his wife, Lori Huang, and the company's decision to launch an independent investigation into reports that he may have been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. WHY HAS JENSEN HUANG'S WEALTH FALLEN?Much of Huang's fortune is linked to his stake in Nvidia, making his net worth highly sensitive to movements in the company's share price.Huang owns more than 3.5% of Nvidia, making him its largest individual shareholder. The value of this holding has risen sharply during the artificial intelligence boom, as Nvidia emerged as a key supplier of chips used to develop and run AI systems. However, the recent controversy has added to pressure on the stock. Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation into reports that Huang may have been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.The investigation followed reports about his relationship with Alice Huang, a business executive whom US intelligence agencies reportedly suspected of gathering information for China. Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife in a message to Nvidia employees and apologised to his family and colleagues.Nvidia's board has said it has no reason to believe that national security or the company's confidential information has been compromised. Huang has agreed to cooperate with the investigation and continues to lead the company.The allegations involving Alice Huang remain unproven. China has also rejected the espionage claims, describing them as baseless.FROM NO. 10 TO NO. 12: HOW MUCH HAS HE LOST?The latest wealth tracker snapshot places Huang at No. 12, with a net worth of $148 billion. It shows a daily decline of $6.47 billion and a year-on-year fall of $15 billion.Forbes data showed earlier that Huang's net worth fell by $7.4 billion to $154.7 billion during the first half-hour of trading on November 9. At that point, he had slipped from eighth to 10th in the billionaire rankings, falling below Berkshire Hathaway chief Warren Buffett and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.The decline followed a difficult period for Nvidia shares. Bloomberg's Billionaires Index had placed Huang's fortune at $150.9 billion on November 6, after a $15.1 billion decline during a broader technology sell-off.These figures reflect different wealth-tracker snapshots and should not be treated as one continuous daily calculation. The latest image, however, shows that Huang has since slipped another two places to 12th.THE $80 BILLION DIVORCE SETTLEMENT QUESTIONThe controversy surrounding Huang has also drawn attention to the possible financial implications of a divorce from his wife, Lori Huang, although there is no indication that the couple has filed for divorce or is considering separation.Huang and Lori married in 1985 after meeting while studying at Oregon State University. He co-founded Nvidia in 1993, eight years after their marriage.A hypothetical scenario in which Lori could receive half of the couple's marital assets under California's community property laws.California generally treats assets acquired during a marriage as jointly owned property, which is typically divided equally in a divorce. However, assets owned before marriage, certain gifts and inheritances, and property covered by valid marital agreements may be treated differently.An equal division of Huang's estimated $162.2 billion fortune could leave Lori with around $81.1 billion.Such a calculation comes with important qualifications. There is no public confirmation of whether the couple signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, and Huang's entire estimated net worth cannot automatically be treated as marital property.There has also been no public announcement of a separation or divorce filing. The $81.1 billion figure is therefore a hypothetical estimate, not an established financial liability.HOW DOES HIS WEALTH COMPARE WITH JEFF BEZOS' DIVORCE SETTLEMENT?The hypothetical $81.1 billion amount would be substantially larger than the settlement received by MacKenzie Scott following her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.Scott received shares worth approximately $35 billion in the 2019 divorce settlement.If a settlement of around $81 billion were ever to materialise, it would be more than twice that amount. However, there is currently no indication that such a settlement is being pursued.WHY NVIDIA'S SHARE PRICE MATTERS TO HUANG'S FORTUNEHuang's wealth is closely tied to Nvidia's market value. Unlike a fortune held largely in cash or diversified assets, a significant part of his net worth comes from his shareholding in the chipmaker.This means that even a single trading session can change his estimated wealth by billions of dollars. A recovery in Nvidia shares could lift his fortune, while further declines could push it lower.For now, Huang faces two separate challenges: an investigation that has put Nvidia's leadership under scrutiny and a personal controversy that has drawn attention to his marriage and the possible financial implications of a divorce.- Ends