Jensen Huang’s wife, Lori Huang, could get S$90 billion if they divorce amid affair scandal: Forbes

Lori Huang, the wife of former Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang, could receive about US$70 billion (approximately S$90.06 billion) if the couple divorces following reports of his extramarital affairs, according to Forbes.

The estimate takes into account California's community property laws, under which assets acquired during a marriage are generally divided equally in a divorce, including Huang's stake in Nvidia.

Forbes estimated Huang's net worth at US$143.2 billion approximately (S$184.23 billion) as of Nov. 12, after Nvidia's shares fell following his resignation amid reports of extramarital affairs.

It remains unclear whether the couple will divorce, with Lori yet to publicly address the allegations or indicate whether she intends to remain married to Huang.

Why Lori could receive half his fortune

Under California's community property laws, assets acquired during a marriage are generally divided equally between spouses in a divorce, according to the California Courts' Families Change resource.

Certain assets, including property owned before marriage or received through inheritance, may be excluded from the division.

Huang holds a 3.58 per cent stake in Nvidia, according to the company's 2026 proxy statement.

Lori could therefore receive a substantial share of the couple's wealth if they divorce, although the amount would depend on Nvidia's share price, any prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, and whether certain assets qualify as separate property, according to Forbes.

Married for over 40 years

Jensen and Lori met while studying electrical engineering at Oregon State University in the early 1980s, according to The Independent.

They married in 1985, eight years before Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993.

Lori, who also worked as a microchip designer, later put her career on hold to raise their two children, Spencer and Madison, both of whom now work at Nvidia.

Huang has previously credited his wife for supporting him throughout his career.

"Every moment of Nvidia, she was there," he said during an interview with CNA.

"She's been part of Nvidia every step of the way."